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Gengo
Global provider of large scale, people powered translation services
About Gengo
Gengo operates in the translation and localization industry, providing API-driven translation services that cater to businesses with high-volume content needs. The company's core product is its API, which allows clients to queue, process, and pass content to human translators efficiently. Gengo serves a diverse range of clients, including app developers, e-commerce platforms, and global enterprises, who require accurate and timely translations to reach multilingual audiences. The company operates in the global market, leveraging the increasing demand for localized content in over 40 languages. Gengo's business model is based on a pay-per-translation system, where clients are charged based on the volume and complexity of the content translated. This model ensures a steady revenue stream while providing flexibility for clients to scale their translation needs. Gengo's acquisition by Lionbridge has further strengthened its market position, allowing it to expand its service offerings and reach. The company makes money by charging clients for each translation job, with prices varying based on language pairs and content complexity.
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- Founded
- 2008
- Headquarters
- Tokyo, Japan
- Sector
- Edtech
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From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed8 investors entered at this stage
Dave McClure
500 Global
Alex Zubillaga
Joshua Schachter- CJChristoph Janz
Kapor Capital
Wences Casares
Point Nine
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Atomico
Intel Capital
SGInnovate
STC Ventures
IRIS
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
Recruit Strategic Partners
Mitsubishi UFJ Capital
DBJ Capital
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