Speak
Latest round
- Series C
Last raised
- Nov 2024
Total raised
- $166M
Investors
- 8
About Speak
Founded by Andrew Hsu, Brandon Moore, Etienne Bertani, Libby Englard, and Sai Shanmugham, Speak specializes in language education technology. The company operates out of San Francisco, US, and recently pivoted to incorporate AI-driven techniques into its offerings.Speak is primarily a language learning application that leverages advanced artificial intelligence technology to provide users with an interactive language learning experience. The core offering, known as Speak Tutor, functions as a personalized conversational partner, guiding users through various topics and facilitating real-time spoken practice. By designing a bespoke curriculum tailored to each user's preferences and learning styles, Speak Tutor aims to enhance fluency through consistent verbal interaction, immediate feedback, and motivation to practice more frequently. The app's target audience includes language learners across various demographics, from casual learners to professionals seeking to improve their language skills.50. The company generates revenue through a subscription model, allowing users to access the app and its features via a free trial followed by various paid plans. These plans offer tiered pricing that reflects the depth of features and services provided, such as unlimited access to the Speak Tutor for enhanced learning experiences. The company aims to introduce new features and products designed to enhance user experience. Additionally, Speak plans to expand into new geographic markets, focusing on deeper penetration in Europe and parts of Asia by the end of 2025, as it seeks to broaden its user base and enhance global accessibility.
Who invested in Speak
8 investors across 6 rounds
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Who invested in Speak?
Speak has 8 investors on record across 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Speak raised?
Speak has raised 6 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Speak last raise money?
Speak's most recent round on record is a Series C, in Nov 2024.
What does Speak do?
Founded by Andrew Hsu, Brandon Moore, Etienne Bertani, Libby Englard, and Sai Shanmugham, Speak specializes in language education technology.
Where is Speak headquartered?
Speak is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Speak?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at Speak's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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