# TalkiPlay

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Melbourne, Australia
- Website: www.talkiplay.com
- Total disclosed funding: $0.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Apr 26, 2019)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

TalkiPlay is an Australian company that develops innovative communication support tools aimed at helping children enhance their speech and language skills through engaging, play-based learning experiences.TalkiPlay, founded in 2017 by Annie McAuley, is based in Melbourne, Australia. The company focuses on creating tools to assist children in improving their speech, particularly those with speech delays or awaiting autism diagnoses. In October 2023, TalkiPlay raised AUD 391,815 in venture funding from LaunchVic, with support from Scale Investors. To date, the company has completed 2 funding deals, with a total amount raised of AUD 391,815, valuing the company at AUD 14.916 mn.TalkiPlay specializes in providing innovative communication support tools designed to aid children in developing their speech and language skills. The flagship product, the TalkiPlay Starter Kit, utilizes ‘smart’ stickers for interactive play-based learning, recommended by speech pathologists. TalkiPlay’s products primarily target parents, educators, and speech therapists in Australia, focusing on those supporting children facing speech challenges.TalkiPlay generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of its communication support products, including the TalkiPlay Starter Kit. The kit includes a device, charging accessories, smart stickers, and access to a companion app. Customers can also enroll in an online Therapy Course, establishing an ongoing transactional relationship that supports product innovation and customer satisfaction.With the recent funding of AUD 391,815 in October 2023, TalkiPlay plans to develop new product offerings aimed at expanding their market presence. The company is targeting growth in other geographical regions within Australia, though specific locations and timelines have not been disclosed. The funding will be utilized to enhance product development and marketing efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Apr 26, 2019, $0.5M — Artesian, Scale Investors, VentureCrowd, Pantheon Pty Ltd

## Investors

- Artesian (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/artesian) — Seed
- Scale Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/scale-investors) — Seed
- VentureCrowd — Seed
- Pantheon Pty Ltd — Seed