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ELSA
Edtech · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2015
AI assisted language learning platform that teaches people how to speak English MoreLess
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.
Keywords: AI, pronunciation, fluency, EdTech, mobile app, subscription, non-native speakers, personalized feedback, English learning, accent reduction.
Company overview
ELSA company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 233
- Open positions
- 8
- Dealroom signal
- 67.1
Valuation & funding
ELSA 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 | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2019 | $7M | $28M | SOSV | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Mar 2018 | $3.2M | $13M | SOSV · Monk's Hill Ventures · MOX | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Jan 2017 | — | — | StartX · SOSV · Chinaccelerator | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Nov 2016 | Google Developers Launchpad Accelerator | — | ||
| CONVERTIBLE✓Equity / VC | Aug 2016 | MOX · SOSV | — | ||
| SUPPORT PROGRAM✓Other financing | Dec 2015 | Google for Startups Accelerator | — | ||
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2015 | 500 Global | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 222 |
| 2025 | 240 |
| 2024 | 263 |
| 2023 | 197 |
| 2022 | 174 |
| 2021 | 140 |
| 2020 | 95 |
Growth signals
ELSA website traffic
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.
Hiring
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Investors
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Global footprint
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