Pingo
YC S25San Francisco, US · Founded 2025 · 5 employees · 1 known investors
Pingo is an AI-powered language learning platform that teaches users through real-time conversational practice in multiple languages. The platform personalizes lessons based on learner goals, proficiency level, and real-life contexts they care about.
Also known as Pingo AI
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S25)
Pingo was founded in 2025 by Michael Xing and Morrie Schonfeld.
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Michael Xingin𝕏Co-Founder, CEOHe previously built consumer products that reached hundreds of thousands of users.
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Morrie Schonfeldin𝕏Co-founder, COOHe has over seven years of experience in language learning and is a published author in Chinese.
Investors · 1
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeedMar 2026Source ↗
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Competitors · 4
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Preply251 shared keywordsPreply is a language learning platform that serves corporate employees through its B2B offering Preply Business, enabling companies to provide language education to their workforce.
Duolingo175 shared keywordsDuolingo offers app-based language learning through short, game-like lessons that teach reading, writing, listening, and speaking, using AI and language science to personalize the experience. It also provides an online English proficiency test for people who need to certify their English skills.
Amazingtalker123 shared keywordsAmazingTalker is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for one-on-one lessons, including languages, K12 education, academics, music, and lifestyle subjects. It offers personalized courses tailored to each learner's schedule, budget, and goals such as pronunciation or test preparation.
Memrise120 shared keywordsMemrise 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.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pingo do?
- Pingo is an AI-powered language learning platform that teaches users through real-time conversational practice in multiple languages. The platform personalizes lessons based on learner goals, proficiency level, and real-life contexts they care about.
- Who founded Pingo?
- Pingo was founded by Michael Xing, Morrie Schonfeld in 2025.
- Who are Pingo's investors?
- Pingo's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Pingo headquartered?
- Pingo is headquartered in San Francisco, US.