Lokalise
Dover, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
Lokalise provides a localization platform that enables businesses to translate and adapt content for multiple markets and languages through automated workflows and integrations. The platform serves Fortune 500 companies and startups across web, mobile apps, games, and digital content.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Founders & leadership
Lokalise was founded in 2016 by Peteris Antropovs, Nikolajs Ustinovs, Nick, and Petr.
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Peteris AntropovsCo-founder
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Nikolajs UstinovsCo-founder
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Michael ChalfenBoard director
Investors · 6
CRV (Charles River Ventures)San Francisco · $250K – $5M
Dawn CapitalLondon · $317.5K – $6.3M
3VCreported · 2 sourcesVienna · $1.1M – $10M
Chalfen VenturesreportedLondon
CreandumreportedSan Francisco · $216K – $8.6M
Also in the syndicate · 1
S16VC
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$67M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2020–2025
- Undisclosed amountSeries BDec 2025
CRV (lead), 3VC, Chalfen Ventures, Creandum, Dawn Capital, S16VC
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▶$61.6MraisedJan 2023 · 16 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$61.6MraisedJan 2023 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael ChalfenDirector
- Reid ChristianDirector
- Peteris AntropovsDirector
- Nikolajs UstinovExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $61.6M
- Amount sold
- $61.6M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$5.4MraisedSep 2020 · 4 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$5.4MraisedSep 2020 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Peteris AntropovsDirector
- Michael ChalfenDirector
- Nikolajs UstinovsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
- Offering amount
- $6M
- Amount sold
- $5.4M
- First sale
- Aug 2020
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2016
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
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 Lokalise do?
- Lokalise provides a localization platform that enables businesses to translate and adapt content for multiple markets and languages through automated workflows and integrations. The platform serves Fortune 500 companies and startups across web, mobile apps, games, and digital content.
- Who founded Lokalise?
- Lokalise was founded by Peteris Antropovs, Nikolajs Ustinovs, Nick, Petr in 2016.
- Who are Lokalise's investors?
- Lokalise's investors include CRV (Charles River Ventures), Dawn Capital, 3VC, Chalfen Ventures, Creandum.
- How much funding has Lokalise raised?
- Lokalise has disclosed $67M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
- Where is Lokalise headquartered?
- Lokalise is headquartered in Dover, US.