51Talk

formerly 51Talk Online Education GroupIPO

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Public · Singapore, Singapore · Founded 2011 · $67.0M raised

Headquarters
Singapore
Employees
1001–5000
Founded
2011
Business Model
B2C
Total Funding
$67.0M
Last Round
Series DJan 2015
Rounds
5
Type
Public

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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 Series D round in Jan 2015. Investors include Sequoia Capital and DCM Ventures.

Tech & App Stack

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Funding & Exit History

IPOJun 2016
$46.0M

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Funding: Angel through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

Investors

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