Busuu
acquired by Chegg4 known investors
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.
Founders & leadership
BN
Bernhard NiesnerCo-founder
AH
Adrian HiltiCo-founder
Investors · 4
Competitors · 4
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Rosetta Stone29662 shared keywordsRosetta Stone is a language learning platform offering immersive lessons, conversation practice, flashcards, and tutoring through its Sapphire product. It serves individual learners as well as enterprises, public and non-profit organizations, and educational institutions.
Lingoda16833 shared keywordsLingoda 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.
Babbel16055 shared keywordsBabbel is a subscription-based language learning app offering courses in 14 languages across beginner to advanced levels, using interactive lessons, speech recognition, AI conversation practice, and podcasts. Its content is created by language experts and educators to help users build practical conversation skills.
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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.