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Speak

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Rocket Ship Rating: 98 out of 100

Speak is an AI-powered language learning app built to get you speaking a new language — not just studying it.

Also known as Speakeasy Labs, Speakeasy Labs, Inc.

  • Consumer apps & social
  • Higher education & upskilling
  • AI native
Status
Operatingas of 2026-09-18
Business model
B2C
Employees
Team of 130 peopleSource (opens in a new tab)
Customers
subscribers
Legal name
Speakeasy Labs, Inc.
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Speak makes language learning apps that help you get real conversational practice without needing a live tutor on the other end.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$161MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Series C, $78M2024-12-10

Funding rounds

Series C
$78M2024-12-10, Company stated, post-money $1B
Round, 2024
$77.7M2024-11-13, SEC form D sold, 8 investors
Round, 2024
$20M2024-04-05, SEC form D sold, 13 investors
Series B
$16M2023-08-31, Company stated
Round, 2023
$16M2023-05-23, SEC form D sold, 23 investors
Series B
$27M2022-11-18, Company stated
Round, 2022
$27.2M2022-09-02, SEC form D sold, 10 investors
Round, 2021
$20M2021-06-30, SEC form D sold, 35 investors

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