How much funding has Lang-8 raised?

Lang-8 has raised $2.0M in total funding, most recently a Venture Round.

Who are Lang-8's investors?

Lang-8's investors include CyberAgent Capital.

Where is Lang-8 headquartered?

Lang-8 is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

Lang-8

Language learning through native speaker correction

Tokyo, Japan · $2.0M raised

SaaS

Headquarters: Tokyo
Employees: 11–50
Business Model: B2C
Website: lang-8.jp

Total Funding: $2.0M
Last Round: $2.0M Venture RoundJan 2016
Rounds: 2

About

Lang-8 is a Japanese language-learning social network that connects language learners with native speakers for mutual correction and practice. Users write journal entries in the language they are studying, and native speakers correct their writing in exchange for corrections on their own entries. The platform supports dozens of languages and has built a large community-driven exchange model that makes authentic writing practice accessible and free. Lang-8, Inc. also operates HiNative, a Q&A platform where users ask native speakers questions about language, culture, and pronunciation. Together these products serve millions of learners worldwide seeking practical, human-corrected language study.

Summary

Lang-8 is a SaaS company based in Tokyo, Japan. It has raised $2.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $2.0M Venture Round round in Jan 2016. Investors include CyberAgent Capital.