
ELSA
World's leading A.I. app in English speaking and communication
Los Gatos, United States · Founded 2015 · $41.2M raised
- Headquarters
- Los Gatos, California
- Employees
- 201–500
- Founded
- 2015
- Business Model
- B2B2C
- Website
- elsanow.io
- Total Funding
- $41.2M
- Last Round
- $23.0M Series CSep 2023
- Rounds
- 3
About
ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant) is an AI-powered English pronunciation and speaking coach used by over 90 million learners across 195 countries. The app uses proprietary deep-learning speech recognition technology to listen to users speak English, identify pronunciation errors at an individual sound level, and provide instant feedback on intonation, rhythm, and pitch. Founded in 2015 by Stanford alumna Vu Van and speech technologist Dr. Xavier Anguera, ELSA serves both individual learners and enterprise clients across aviation, hospitality, logistics, and other industries. The company has offices in Los Gatos, Lisbon, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Ho Chi Minh City.
Summary
ELSA is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Los Gatos, United States, founded in 2015. It has raised $41.2M in total across 3 rounds, most recently a $23.0M Series C round in Sep 2023. Investors include UOB Venture, Vietnam Investments Group and Monk's Hill Ventures.
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Funding History
Sep 2023
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