ELSA Speak
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Sep 12, 2023
Total Funding Raised
$48.2M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
ELSA Speak is an education technology company that provides an AI-powered language learning platform designed to improve English pronunciation and communication skills.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, Vertical SaaS, HR
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| AI Speak | 85% | |
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| EnglishCentral | 82% |
ELSA Speak Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Sep 12, 2023 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 30, 2021 | ||||
| Series A | Feb 26, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Mar 8, 2018 | ||||
| Accelerator | Mar 10, 2016 |
ELSA Speak Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Development Bank of Japan | Series C |
| Gradient Ventures | Series C, Series B, Series A |
| StartX | Seed |
| Globant Ventures | Series C, Series B |
| United Overseas Bank | Series C |
| Monk's Hill Ventures | Series C, Series B, Series A, Seed |
| Global Ventures | Series C |
Market signals
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- May 22, 2026
Added YKK AP, a manufacturing/building materials company, as a customer.
- Mar 30, 2026
ELSA Schools is a new flagship platform for educational institutions.
ELSA Speak Filings
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Is ELSA Speak a public or private company?
ELSA Speak is a private company.
What is the current stock price of ELSA Speak?
ELSA Speak is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks ELSA Speak's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is ELSA Speak worth (valuation)?
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Can I buy ELSA Speak stock?
ELSA Speak shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was ELSA Speak's last funding round?
ELSA Speak's most recent funding round was Series C on September 12, 2023.
Who are the main investors in ELSA Speak?
Key investors in ELSA Speak include Gradient Ventures, United Overseas Bank, Monk's Hill Ventures, UOB Venture Management, Vietnam Investments Group.
Will ELSA Speak IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for ELSA Speak.
How can I track ELSA Speak secondary market activity?
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