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Duolingo

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The world’s most popular language learning app.

Also known as Duolingo, Inc.

  • Higher education & upskilling
  • K-12 education
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-17
Business model
B2C
Legal name
Duolingo, Inc.
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Record updated 8 October 2026

About

Learning with Duolingo is fun, and research shows that it works! With quick, bite-sized lessons, you’ll earn points and unlock new levels while gaining real-world communication skills.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$213MSum of rounds, as of 2026-10-08Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Undisclosed, $35M2020-11-06

Funding rounds

Round, 2020
$35M2020-11-06, SEC form D sold, 2 investors
Round, 2020
$10M2020-04-09, SEC form D sold, 1 investor
Series D+
$30M2019-12, Announced, post-money $1.5B
Round, 2019
$30M2019-11-15, SEC form D sold, 1 investor
Series D+
$25M2017-07-17, SEC form D sold, 3 investors, post-money $700M
Series D+
$45M2015-06, Announced, post-money $470M
Series C
$20M2014-02, Announced
Series B
$15M2012-09-12, SEC form D sold, 7 investors
Series A
$3.3M2011-10, Announced

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