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ELSA
AI assisted language learning platform that teaches people how to speak English
About ELSA
ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) is an innovative mobile application designed to improve English pronunciation and fluency through advanced artificial intelligence technology. The app serves individuals looking to enhance their English speaking skills, including non-native speakers, students, and professionals. Operating in the global EdTech market, ELSA leverages AI to provide real-time, personalized feedback on pronunciation, intonation, word stress, and fluency. The business model is primarily subscription-based, offering both free and premium plans with additional features and content. Revenue is generated through these subscriptions as well as in-app purchases. ELSA's unique selling proposition lies in its ability to adapt to various accents and provide targeted feedback, making it a valuable tool for anyone aiming to speak English more naturally and confidently.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos, United States
- Employees
- 233
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 67.1/100
- Sub-industry
- Education Providers
- Sector
- Edtech, Speech Recognition, Core AI, Corporate Learning, Lifelong and Consumer Learning, Language Learning, Generative AI, genAI Applications
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Recognition Technology, Mobile app
- Client focus
- b2b, b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES C✓Equity / VC | Sep 2023 | $23M | $92M | Monk's Hill Ventures · Global Ventures · UniPresident · UOB Venture | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Feb 2021 | $15M | $60M | Endeavor Catalyst · SOSV · Vietnam Investments Groups · Globant Ventures | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for ELSA is 1M monthly website visits, down 9.1% over the last three months. ELSA's team declined 2.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
500 Global
Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator
StartX
Chinaccelerator
Monk's Hill Ventures
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
- MOMOX
SOSV
Endeavor Catalyst
Vietnam Investments Groups
Globant Ventures
David Evans
Series B and later6 investors entered at this stage
Global Ventures- UNUniPresident
UOB Venture
Development Bank of Japan
Gradient Ventures
Aozora Bank
Other known investors9 additional known investors
Google for Startups Accelerator
AVV (Ascend Vietnam Ventures)
Graph Ventures
Jan Deepen
Orbit Startups
Orbit Ventures
SIG Venture Capital
Stefan Jeschonnek
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team presence
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