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Busuu

acquired by Chegg Inc.

414 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors

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Busuu is an online language learning platform that combines self-paced lessons, video content from native speakers, and community practice to help users achieve language fluency. The platform serves individual learners and enterprises, offering CEFR-aligned certificates and AI-powered feedback.

ConsumerEdTech

Founders & leadership

BNBernhard Niesner
Bernhard NiesnerCo-founderBernhard Niesner co-founded Busuu, an online language learning platform that was acquired by Chegg in 2022. He has since become an impact investor through his family office Tarifa Holding and serves as a venture partner at Norrsken VC, focusing on edtech and climate technology investments.
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Adrian HiltiCo-founder

Investors · 4

Jazzya Investmentslisted by Jazzya InvestmentsAlcobendasvia Martin Varsavsky · inferred
Nelstone Ventureslisted by Nelstone Venturesvia Rich Nelson · inferred
PROfounders Capitallisted by PROfounders CapitalLondon · $500K – $3M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Busuu went on to found or lead other companies.

Gustav RydstedtVP of EngineeringFounded VerblingKevin ShanahanAnalytics ManagerFounded Paired

Related companies · 4

PreplyPreply is a language learning platform that serves corporate employees through its B2B offering Preply Business, enabling companies to provide language education to their workforce.
Rosetta StoneRosetta Stone develops immersive language learning software and courses that teach users through contextual images and sounds rather than translation. The company serves individuals, businesses, educational institutions, and Indigenous communities seeking language skills or language preservation.
LingodaLingoda is an online language learning platform offering live classes led by certified teachers, available 24/7 in small group or private formats. It teaches languages including German, English, French and Spanish to students worldwide.
BabbelBabbel is an online language-learning platform that offers courses for people seeking to learn and improve proficiency in various languages. The company serves individual learners and has established itself as a pioneer in digital language education.

Companies working in the same space as Busuu.

In the news

Student media giant Chegg acquires language learning startup Busuu for $436M | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Nov 2021Language Learning Platform Busuu Raises €3.5M Series A Round, Moves to London To Scale Up | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Oct 2012Busuu raises Angel round from FON-founder Martin Varsavsky | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Apr 2011Language Learning Community Busuu Secures First Round | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Mar 2010

Frequently asked questions

What does Busuu do?
Busuu is an online language learning platform that combines self-paced lessons, video content from native speakers, and community practice to help users achieve language fluency. The platform serves individual learners and enterprises, offering CEFR-aligned certificates and AI-powered feedback.
Who founded Busuu?
Busuu was founded by Bernhard Niesner, Adrian Hilti.
Who are Busuu's investors?
Busuu's investors include Hansmann Family Office, Jazzya Investments, Nelstone Ventures, PROfounders Capital.
Who acquired Busuu?
Busuu was acquired by Chegg Inc..