
51Talk
formerly 51Talk Online Education GroupIPOHome -
Public · Singapore, Singapore · Founded 2011 · $67.0M raised
- Headquarters
- Singapore
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2011
- Business Model
- B2C
- Website
- en.51talk.com
- Total Funding
- $67.0M
- Last Round
- $55.0M Series DJan 2015
- Rounds
- 5
- Type
- Public
About
51Talk Online Education Group (NYSE American: COE) is a global online education platform founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, specializing in personalized English language instruction delivered through live one-on-one online lessons for students of all ages. The company connects students with a large pool of highly qualified teachers assembled via a shared economy model, and uses student and teacher feedback alongside data analytics to deliver personalized learning experiences at scale. Originally established in China as the country's largest online English educator, 51Talk has since expanded globally and reported 729 full-time employees as of December 31, 2025.
Summary
51Talk is an EdTech company based in Singapore, Singapore, founded in 2011. It has raised $67.0M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $55.0M Series D round in Jan 2015. Investors include Sequoia Capital and DCM Ventures.
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