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SpeakX.ai raises $16 million led by WestBridge as AI-led edtech gains traction AI-powered English learning startup SpeakX.ai has raised $16 million (around Rs 142 crore) in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Goodwater Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital. The round also saw backing from noted angels including Shyamal Anadkat of OpenAI and Ronnie Screwvala of upGrad. by Aryaman Gupta https://lnkd.in/gsRmRZjm

💡𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝟯 (𝗢𝗰𝘁 -𝟭𝟳) 𝟭. 𝗞𝘂𝗸𝘂 𝗙𝗠 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 $𝟴𝟱𝗠, 𝗵𝗶𝘁𝘀 $𝟱𝟱𝟬𝗠 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Audio learning startup Kuku FM raised $85 million led by 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝗶𝗮, taking its value to $550 million. The funding will fuel product upgrades and expansion into new languages. 𝟮. 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗫 𝗯𝗮𝗴𝘀 $𝟭𝟲𝗠, 𝗽𝗶𝘃𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 SpeakX secured $16 million from 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 and others, shifting its full focus to English learning through its app. This move doubles down on demand for AI-driven, personalized language learning. 𝟯. 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗺 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝟯 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟳 The Indian government plans to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) into the school syllabus starting from class 3, from the 2026-27 academic session. A bold step that preps the next generation for an AI-first world and a huge opening for edtechs building AI-focused content. #SpeakX #EdTech #LanguageLearning #AIinEducation #EdTech #KukuFM #Funding #AudioLearning #Startups #AISchools #DigitalIndia #FutureSkills #EdTech #EducationReform

SpeakX.ai Startup Secures $16M To Expand AI-Powered English Learning In Regional Languages AI-driven language learning startup SpeakX.ai has raised $16 million in its pre-Series B funding round led by WestBridge Capital. The round also saw participation from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital, OpenAI executive Shyamal Anadkat, and upGrad cofounder Ronnie Screwvala. With this funding, SpeakX.ai aims to strengthen its AI technology, expand its team, and launch English learning courses in regional languages, empowering millions of learners across India. A strong milestone for India’s growing startup ecosystem, showcasing how AI and education together can drive inclusive growth and innovation. #StartupFunding #AIStartup #EdTech #SpeakX #LanguageLearning #IndianStartups #Innovation #TechNews #EducationTransformation #Ozrit

Edtech startup SpeakX AI Inc. (formerly Yellow Class) has successfully raised $16 million in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with support from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital , and angel investors Ronnie Screwvala and Shyamal Anadkat. SpeakX AI Inc. is transforming English learning through its AI-powered app that enhances conversational skills with voice recognition and personalized modules. This fresh capital will accelerate product innovation, scale user growth, and expand reach across India and select international markets. SpeakX’s vision to make English education accessible and scalable is gaining strong momentum amid a challenging investment climate. #EdTech #StartupsIndia #AIinEducation #EnglishLearning #SpeakX #FundingNews #WestBridgeCapital #Innovation #TechForGood #LearningRevolution #DigitalIndia #EducationTechnology

A broad resurgence in Indian edtech funding with deals for Leap, Stimuler, Arivihan, Borderplus and Emversity. Funding is chasing x-border study, personalized coaching, short form learning and English practice.

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐗 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 $𝟏𝟔 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈 . India's edtech sector continues its dynamic growth, and SpeakX.ai (formerly Yellow Class) is poised to make a significant impact with its latest funding round. The company has secured $16 million in investment, spearheaded by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital, and prominent angel investors like Ronnie Screwvala and Shyamal Hitesh Anadkat. . SpeakX has strategically pivoted its focus to create an AI-driven English learning platform, specifically designed to improve conversational fluency. Recognizing the growing global demand for effective communication skills, the platform leverages voice recognition and artificial intelligence to provide personalized, real-time feedback. . The newly acquired funding will be instrumental in several key areas. SpeakX plans to significantly invest in product development, expanding its engineering and research teams to further enhance the platform's capabilities. The company also aims to strengthen its market presence, both domestically and internationally. . Moreover, SpeakX is committed to making English learning more accessible and engaging. Future plans include the development of regional language interfaces and gamified learning tools, catering to the diverse needs of learners across India and beyond With a clear vision for global expansion, SpeakX is targeting high-growth regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. These markets represent a significant opportunity, fueled by the increasing demand for English proficiency. . The SpeakX leadership team emphasizes a commitment to practical, conversational learning, stating their goal is to empower learners to "converse naturally using AI and voice technology." SpeakX's innovative platform and strategic vision, supported by this substantial funding round, position the company as a key player in the evolving landscape of English language education. . Follow us for more information: Entrepreneurs Story . . . #entrepreneursstory #SpeakX #edtech #AIinEducation #startupfunding #EnglishLearning #VoiceAI #WestBridgeCapital #IndianStartups #TechInnovation #digitaleducation #fundingnews #funding

Months after Inc42 reported about SpeakX.ai’s funding, the edtech startup has secured $16 Mn (around INR 142 Cr) in its pre-Series B funding round led by WestBridge Capital.👇 The round also saw participation from Goodwater Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital, alongside angels including OpenAI executive Shyamal Anadkat and upGrad cofounder Ronnie Screwvala. In a statement, the startup said that the capital will be used for enhancing SpeakX’s AI technology, expanding team, and offering English learning courses in new regional languages. Currently, speakX claims that 70% of the learners on the platform are Hindi speakers. Over the next year, the platform plans to launch in Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, and other regional belts where demand is rising. Read the full article here - https://4-2.co/4787BnU Arpit Mittal  #news #Inc42 #funding #OpenAI #AI #GenAI #investment #tech #expansion #businessnews #business #VC #capital

👩🏫 Morocco’s EdTech ecosystem is scaling. As students, parents, and schools embrace digital tools, startups are reimagining how knowledge is delivered and consumed. 💡 From gamified revision apps to all-in-one school management systems, these platforms are driving autonomy, engagement, and inclusion in education. Here are 5 leading Moroccan EdTech startups to watch: - Bewize, led by Mohamed MEKRAN - Education Media Company, led by Adam Bouhadma - Kezakoo, led by Ahmed Lahlou - Koolskools, led by Nouredine AMRANI - Smartprof for business, led by Hamza Faiz, Mustapha Faiz, and Ali Faouzi 📖 More at: https://lnkd.in/ew5FD6cB With innovation and impact at their core, these teams are shaping the future of education in Morocco. #EdTech #Morocco #Startups #DigitalLearning

SpeakX.ai (formerly Yellow Class) has raised $16 Mn in a new funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital, and angel investors Ronnie Screwvala and Shyamal Anadkat. The funding will be used to scale user growth, enhance product development, and expand the app’s reach to new geographies. SpeakX has pivoted to focus on AI-powered English learning through voice-based, interactive modules designed for children and young learners. Founded by Arpit Mittal, SpeakX operates on a subscription model and leverages AI for speech recognition, pronunciation evaluation, and personalized learning. With this round, the company has raised a total of $23.3 Mn to date. #speakx #fundingnews #venturecapital #edtech #aitechnology #voiceai #englishlearning #languagelearning #innovation #westbridgecapital #elevationcapital #goodwatercapital #ronniescrewvala #founderstory #growthstory #fundingupdate #startups #indianstartups #educationtechnology #futureoflearning #digitallearning #aieducation #languageapp #startupnews #ceomagazine #investmentnews #seriesfunding

SpeakX.ai, an AI-driven English learning startup, has raised $16 million (₹142 crore) in a funding round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Goodwater Capital and existing investor Elevation Capital. The round also saw backing from prominent angels including Shyamal Anadkat (OpenAI) and Ronnie Screwvala (upGrad). Founded by Arpit Mittal, SpeakX pivoted in 2023 from its earlier avatar, YellowClass, to focus on AI-powered spoken English learning. The fresh capital will be used to strengthen its AI and speech-recognition technology, expand into regional languages, and scale sustainably. SpeakX currently serves over 10 million users and 200,000 paying subscribers, clocking ₹5 crore in monthly revenue and ₹1.5 crore in profit—a rare feat in India’s recovering edtech sector. Mittal said that 80% of the funds will go towards AI development, while the rest will support regional expansion into Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Marathi markets. Investors see SpeakX as a model of profitable, AI-first education innovation, positioning it to achieve ₹100 crore annual EBITDA by 2026. #SpeakX #Edtech #AIInnovation #FundingNews #StartupIndia #EnglishLearning #AIinEducation #WestBridgeCapital #ElevationCapital #GenerativeAI