Duolingo

Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language.

General Information
Company Name
Duolingo
Founded Year
2011
Location (Offices)
Pittsburgh, United States +5
Founders / Decision Makers
Number of Employees
1978
Industries
EdTech, Education, Mobile
Funding Stage
Series H
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Duolingo - Company Profile

Duolingo is a leading platform offering an engaging and accessible way to learn a new language. The company's mission is to enhance global education and ensure its widespread availability. Boasting the title of the most downloaded education app in App Store history and the top-grossing education app globally in 2019, Duolingo has successfully carved its niche. By employing bite-sized, gamified lessons, the company maintains a learner-centric approach, striving to transform language learning from arduous to enjoyable. Notably, it has garnered recognition from various accolades such as BuiltIn's Best Places to Work (2023), Fast Company Best Workplaces for Innovators (2022), and Fast Company 10 Most Innovative Education Company (2022). With its latest investment of $35.00M in a Series H round led by General Atlantic, Durable Capital Partners, and Arctic Ventures in November 2020, the United States-based company continues to demonstrate its appeal to venture capital and its capacity for growth.

Taxonomy: language learning, education technology, edtech, language education, data insights, game-based learning, startup, investment, venture capital, learning science, user engagement, innovation

Funding Rounds & Investors of Duolingo (8)

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Funding Stage Amount No. Investors Investors Date
Series H $35.00M 3 Arctic Ventures 18 Nov 2020
Series G $10.00M 1 14 Apr 2020
Series F $30.00M 1 04 Dec 2019
Series E $25.00M 1 25 Jul 2017
Series D $45.00M 8 Timothy Ferriss, Employee Stock Option Fund 10 Jun 2015

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