Lingvist
Techstars '14Techstars '14Tallinn, EE · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 30 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors
Lingvist develops AI-powered language learning software that uses big data and machine learning to adapt course content in real time for individual learners. The platform serves language learners worldwide by personalizing instruction based on learner knowledge mapping and context-specific vocabulary needs.
Founders & leadership
Lingvist was founded in 2014 by Mait Müntel and Jalakas Ott.
MM
Mait MüntelCo-founder
JO
Jalakas OttCo-founder
Board
JT
AO
EC
TA
Takahito AikiBoard director
Investors · 8
Ballpark VenturesCheltenham
Rockaway VenturesPraha 6 – Dejvice
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Tera VenturesTallinnvia Andrus Oks · board
BlackPinereportedHong Kong · $1.5M – $485M
InventurereportedHelsinki · $330K – $5.5M
MetaplanetreportedTallinn · $500K – $10Mvia Jaan Tallinn · board
Rakuten CapitalreportedTokyo
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2015 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedNov 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jalakas OttExecutive Officer, Promoter
- Jaan TallinnDirector
- Mait MuntelExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Andrus OksDirector
- Eamonn CareyDirector
- Takahito AikiDirector
- Offering amount
- $7.6M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Oct 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Lingoda8449 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.
Babbel8175 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 Lingvist do?
- Lingvist develops AI-powered language learning software that uses big data and machine learning to adapt course content in real time for individual learners. The platform serves language learners worldwide by personalizing instruction based on learner knowledge mapping and context-specific vocabulary needs.
- Who founded Lingvist?
- Lingvist was founded by Mait Müntel, Jalakas Ott in 2014.
- Who are Lingvist's investors?
- Lingvist's investors include Ballpark Ventures, Rockaway Ventures, Techstars, Tera Ventures, BlackPine, Inventure, Metaplanet, Rakuten Capital.
- How much funding has Lingvist raised?
- Lingvist has disclosed $2.7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Lingvist headquartered?
- Lingvist is headquartered in Tallinn, EE.