ELSA

World's leading A.I. app in English speaking and communication

Los Gatos, United States · Founded 2015 · $41.2M raised

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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Series CSeries CSep 2023
$23.0M

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