# SpeakBUDDY

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/speakbuddy

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: www.speakbuddy.jp
- Total disclosed funding: $3.5M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 27, 2023)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Founded in 2013 and based in Tokyo, Japan, SpeakBUDDY Ltd. develops online English learning solutions which allows users to practice English with the AI (artificial intelligence) system. In December 2025, SpeakBUDDY Ltd. raised an undisclosed amount in venture funding from new investor new investor D-POPS Group.

SpeakBUDDY Ltd. offers AI-driven English learning services, focusing on speaking proficiency and coaching. The platform uses AI technologies such as speech recognition and natural language processing, enabling students to practice English conversations with interactive AI characters. Additionally, the company provides personalized English coaching sessions with expert coaches, offering intensive speaking training for rapid improvement. SpeakBUDDY Ltd. also addresses common English learning challenges through a Q&A media platform, where users can receive advice from professionals. For businesses, they offer AI English conversation and coaching services to support global human resource development. The company intends to use the December 2025 funds to expand technology-driven educational opportunities and accelerate business growth by leveraging synergies within the venture ecosystem.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 27, 2023, $0.7M — Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Shizuoka Bank
- Series B, Aug 20, 2020, $2.8M — Global Brain, Toho Lease

## Investors

- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series B
- Toho Lease (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/toho-lease) — Series B
- Mitsubishi UFJ Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsubishi-ufj-capital) — Series B
- Shizuoka Bank — Series B