Busuu

acquired by Chegg

4 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.

ConsumerEdTechin /busuu-com @busuu

Founders & leadership

Bernhard NiesnerCo-founder

Adrian HiltiCo-founder

Investors · 4

Hansmann Family OfficeViennavia Hansi Hansmann · inferred

Jazzya InvestmentsAlcobendasvia Martin Varsavsky · inferred

Nelstone Venturesvia Rich Nelson · inferred

PROfounders CapitalLondon · $560K – $3.4M

In the news

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