Elsa was founded by Dinh Hong Vu Van, Vu Van, Xavier Anguera in 2015.

Who are Elsa's investors?

Elsa's investors include Globant Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Monk's Hill Ventures.

How much funding has Elsa raised?

Elsa has disclosed $3.1M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.

Where is Elsa headquartered?

Elsa is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Elsa

San Francisco, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

ELSA Speak is an AI-powered English speaking app that gives learners real-time, personalized feedback on pronunciation and fluency through role-plays and coaching for workplace, interview, and everyday conversations. It offers plans for individuals, businesses training teams, and K-12 schools.

AI & Machine Learning Consumer EdTech

Founders & leadership

Elsa was founded in 2015 by Dinh Hong Vu Van, Vu Van, and Xavier Anguera.

Dinh Hong Vu VanCo-founder

Vu VanCEO & Co-founder

Xavier AngueraCo-founder

Investors · 3

Globant Ventures$500K – $1M

Gradient VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $10M

Monk's Hill Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSingapore · $700K – $30Mvia Peng T. Ong · board

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$3.1M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2016–2023

Undisclosed amountSeries CSep 2023
Source ↗

▶$3.1MraisedMar 2018 · 11 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Dinh Hong Vu VanExecutive Officer, Director
Peng T OngDirector

Offering amount: $3.3M
Amount sold: $3.1M
First sale: Mar 2018
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$20KraisedMar 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Dinh Hong Vu VanExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1M
Amount sold: $20K
Minimum investment: $10K
Proceeds to insiders: $70K
First sale: Feb 2016
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

FDA’s Elsa AI Tool Raises Accuracy and Oversight Concerns | Applied Clinical Trials Onlineappliedclinicaltrialsonline.com · Aug 2026

Elsa Raises $23M Series C Fundingfinsmes.com · Sep 2023

Elsa Secures $7M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Feb 2019

Elsa Raises $3.2m Pre-A Funding Round - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Mar 2018

Frequently asked questions

What does Elsa do?: ELSA Speak is an AI-powered English speaking app that gives learners real-time, personalized feedback on pronunciation and fluency through role-plays and coaching for workplace, interview, and everyday conversations. It offers plans for individuals, businesses training teams, and K-12 schools.
Who founded Elsa?: Elsa was founded by Dinh Hong Vu Van, Vu Van, Xavier Anguera in 2015.
Who are Elsa's investors?: Elsa's investors include Globant Ventures, Gradient Ventures, Monk's Hill Ventures.
How much funding has Elsa raised?: Elsa has disclosed $3.1M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Elsa headquartered?: Elsa is headquartered in San Francisco, US.