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Dedham, US · Founded 2008 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
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EnglishHelper develops AI-powered language and literacy tools that serve learners globally across K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate settings. The company's technology is designed to strengthen foundational and advanced English proficiency for both native and non-native speakers across millions of learners worldwide.
Founders & leadership
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Sanjay GuptaGlobal CEO (former)Sanjay Gupta spent over four decades in finance, holding leadership roles at major corporations including Motorola, Pepsico, and American Express, where he managed global financial operations and served as Chairperson in India. He was Global CEO of EnglishHelper until March 2024, where he oversaw development of AI-powered language and literacy tools for K-12, higher education, and corporate markets.
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Rummana AlamExecutive
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Deepak VermaChief Executive OfficerDeepak Verma has held leadership positions in for-profit and non-profit organizations across renewable energy, environment, health, education, and technology sectors in North America, Asia, and Africa, with experience in strategy, fund-raising, partnership development, and organizational management.
Board
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Ravi AkhouryBoard director
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JANE HIRSHBoard director
Investors · 1
Innospark Ventureslisted by Innospark VenturesBoston · $2M
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2011–2016
▶$2.6MraisedNov 2016 · 11 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.6MraisedNov 2016 · 11 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sanjay GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
- Rummana AlamExecutive Officer
- Venkat SrinivasanExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Ravi AkhouryDirector
- JANE HIRSHDirector
- Offering amount
- $3.2M
- Amount sold
- $2.6M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Nov 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b, 4a5
▶$550KraisedFeb 2012 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$550KraisedFeb 2012 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sanjay GuptaExecutive Officer, Director
- Rummana AlamExecutive Officer
- Ravi AkhouryDirector
- Venkat SrinivasanDirector
- Offering amount
- $550K
- Amount sold
- $550K
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- First sale
- Apr 2011
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2008
- Federal exemptions
- 06, 46
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does English Helper do?
- EnglishHelper develops AI-powered language and literacy tools that serve learners globally across K-12 schools, higher education, and corporate settings. The company's technology is designed to strengthen foundational and advanced English proficiency for both native and non-native speakers across millions of learners worldwide.
- Who are English Helper's investors?
- English Helper's investors include Innospark Ventures.
- How much funding has English Helper raised?
- English Helper has disclosed $3.2M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is English Helper headquartered?
- English Helper is headquartered in Dedham, US.