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Memrise

Techstars '11

London, GB · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors

memrise.com ↗

Memrise is a language learning app that uses native-speaker videos, spaced repetition, and AI tools to help users learn practical, real-life language across 149 languages. The platform serves learners preparing for exams, work, or travel with interactive features including conversation practice, pronunciation tools, and AI-powered exam feedback.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechin /memrise@memrise

Founders & leadership

EC
Ed CookeExecutive Officer, Director
BW
Ben WhatelyExecutive Officer, Director
GD
Greg Detre
RL
Richard LevandovDirector
ME
Mark EvansDirector

Investors · 6

Avalon Ventures Management, LlcLa Jolla · $500K – $10M
Balderton CapitalLondon · $5M – $50M
Korelya CapitalParis
Octopus VenturesLondon · $130K – $1.3M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Lerer HippeaureportedNew York · $1M – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$3.2MraisedFeb 2017 · 18 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ed CookeExecutive Officer, Director
  • Ben WhatelyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Richard LevandovDirector
  • Mark EvansDirector
Offering amount
$5M
Amount sold
$3.2M
First sale
Feb 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
MEMRISE LIMITED
Company number
07463911
Status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
8 Dec 2010
Registered office
27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX
Nature of business (SIC)
62012 — Business and domestic software development85590 — Other education n.e.c.
Accounts
last made up to 31 Dec 2024 · next due 30 Sept 2026
Confirmation statement
last made up to 8 Dec 2025 · next due 22 Dec 2026

Current officers · 1

  • Benjamin William Whately — director, appointed 8 Dec 2010

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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