SpeakingPal Overview
SpeakingPal aims to change the way people learn a second language by enabling them to interact with a virtual video tutor and receive instant pronunciation feedback, all through their mobile devices. SpeakingPal’s natural speaking experience is powered by speech-recognition technology and scoring logic. SpeakingPal allows for multiple answers, enabling the user to take control of the conversation so that each dialogue can take a different path as SpeakingPal listens, understands, and responds accordingly. Users can complete the curriculum and advance through all levels of English training by the A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2 ratings of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. In schools, SpeakingPal provides an equal opportunity for all students, regardless of their location or background. The company’s service enables teachers to focus on those students who require human attention while allowing others to practice with the virtual tutor.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.3M
$1.3MDec 2016
$2.5MMay 2014
Latest News
growth-positive
הסטארט־אפ SpeakingPal הוא הזוכה ב"אתגר SEL" לחיזוק המיומנויות הרגשיות־חברתיות של תלמידי ישראל. האפליקציה מזהה מצוקות בקרב תלמידים ומתריעה בפני הצוות החינוכי
Israeli EdTech startup SpeakingPal has won the SEL Challenge, a competition aimed at strengthening the emotional-social resilience of Israeli students. The challenge was founded by the 8200 Alumni Association, the Azrieli Foundation, the Ministry of Education, and Oracle. SpeakingPal has developed an app that identifies emotional-social distress among students and alerts the educational team. As part of the challenge, SpeakingPal added the ability to monitor and develop emotional-social skills among users while learning. The company has been awarded a prize of one million shekels and its technology will be implemented again in hundreds of schools in the coming school year.
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Technology that helps improve English: "Educational systems have difficulty learning the skill of speaking"
The article is in Hebrew and appears to be discussing various topics related to banking, finance, and real estate in Israel. However, without a full translation, its difficult to provide a detailed summary or identify specific companies, investors, or partners.
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From Math to Music: 7 Startups That Want to Educate Your Kids
The article discusses seven Israel-linked startups focused on promoting education in various forms. These startups utilize technology to make education more accessible and engaging for students. The startups mentioned include Matific, Timocco, JoyTunes, Mappo, AlgoBrix, SpeakingPal, and Ready4. Each startup has its own unique approach to education, such as gamified math apps, virtual-motion gaming platforms for children with special needs, online platforms for learning instruments, location-based digital maps for learning, coding games using Lego components, language tutoring with voice recognition technologies, and personalized online test prep for standardized exams. The article highlights the importance of education beyond traditional classroom settings and the potential impact of these startups on the education sector.
Customers
http://www.wiredprnews.com/2011/11/09/speakingpal-wins-first-in-smartcontent-2011-education-category_2011110923723.html
growth-positive
Israeli English Learning Mobile App SpeakingPal to Launch a full content Chinese translation in January 2014
SpeakingPal is a mobile app that allows users to interact with a virtual video tutor for language learning. The app aims to provide a natural speaking experience and has added gamification and other features. SpeakingPal has close to 2 million users worldwide, with a strong user base in the USA, China, and India. The company is seeking a strong partner in China for further growth. The motivation for the startup came from the feedback of English students and teachers who wanted to improve their speaking skills. The team behind SpeakingPal launched the app in 2011 and has since added advanced features. The app is available for free download with in-app purchases for additional content. Schools and companies can also purchase annual bulk licenses.
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| Sector | Education & Knowledge Technologies |
Funding
| Total funding | $2.76M |
| Last funding | $261K |
| Stage | Mature |
| Rounds | 4 |
| Investors | 5 |
Team Members
2
Employees: 1-10
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.speakingpal.com |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
HaBarzel Street 19, Tel Aviv, Israel
Photos & Videos
4 item(s)
SpeakingPal Business
Business models
B2C, B2B, B2B2C
Product stage
Released
Employees
1-10
Sector
Education & Knowledge TechnologiesLearning/Self Learning ApplicationsTarget Customer
ConsumersEducationK12 EducationCore Technology
Platforms & InterfacesWebMobileArtificial IntelligenceVoice & Speech RecognitionTags (17)
e-learninginteractivemobile-applicationsself-learningspeech-recognitionlanguageconsumersstudentsspeech-recognitionedtechk-12teachersschoolsartificial-intelligenceknowledge-technologyweb-platformedutainmentGeographic Markets
GlobalSpeakingPal Financials
$2.76M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
$261K
Last funding
Mature
Funding stage
4
Total rounds
5
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$1.3M
$1.3MDec 2016
$2.5MMay 2014
Private Equity Funding
Seed
Dec 2016
Undisclosed
EduLab, Inc.
A Round
May 2014
$1.2M
Maxfield Capital, Undisclosed Investor(s)
Seed
$1.3M
Gigi Levy-Weiss, Avner Barel
Non-Equity Funding
GrantEvent
Aug 2023
$261K
SEL Challenge
SpeakingPal Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$1.3M
$1.3MDec 2016
$2.5MMay 2014
All Events
Seed
Dec 2016
Undisclosed
EduLab, Inc.
A Round
May 2014
$1.2M
Maxfield Capital, Undisclosed Investor(s)
Seed
$1.3M
Gigi Levy-Weiss, Avner Barel
GrantEvent
Aug 2023
$261K
SEL Challenge
SpeakingPal News
5 articles
growth-positive
הסטארט־אפ SpeakingPal הוא הזוכה ב"אתגר SEL" לחיזוק המיומנויות הרגשיות־חברתיות של תלמידי ישראל. האפליקציה מזהה מצוקות בקרב תלמידים ומתריעה בפני הצוות החינוכי
Israeli EdTech startup SpeakingPal has won the SEL Challenge, a competition aimed at strengthening the emotional-social resilience of Israeli students. The challenge was founded by the 8200 Alumni Association, the Azrieli Foundation, the Ministry of Education, and Oracle. SpeakingPal has developed an app that identifies emotional-social distress among students and alerts the educational team. As part of the challenge, SpeakingPal added the ability to monitor and develop emotional-social skills among users while learning. The company has been awarded a prize of one million shekels and its technology will be implemented again in hundreds of schools in the coming school year.
InvestmentCustomersPartners
N/A
Technology that helps improve English: "Educational systems have difficulty learning the skill of speaking"
The article is in Hebrew and appears to be discussing various topics related to banking, finance, and real estate in Israel. However, without a full translation, its difficult to provide a detailed summary or identify specific companies, investors, or partners.
N/A
growth-positive
From Math to Music: 7 Startups That Want to Educate Your Kids
The article discusses seven Israel-linked startups focused on promoting education in various forms. These startups utilize technology to make education more accessible and engaging for students. The startups mentioned include Matific, Timocco, JoyTunes, Mappo, AlgoBrix, SpeakingPal, and Ready4. Each startup has its own unique approach to education, such as gamified math apps, virtual-motion gaming platforms for children with special needs, online platforms for learning instruments, location-based digital maps for learning, coding games using Lego components, language tutoring with voice recognition technologies, and personalized online test prep for standardized exams. The article highlights the importance of education beyond traditional classroom settings and the potential impact of these startups on the education sector.
Customers
http://www.wiredprnews.com/2011/11/09/speakingpal-wins-first-in-smartcontent-2011-education-category_2011110923723.html
growth-positive
Israeli English Learning Mobile App SpeakingPal to Launch a full content Chinese translation in January 2014
SpeakingPal is a mobile app that allows users to interact with a virtual video tutor for language learning. The app aims to provide a natural speaking experience and has added gamification and other features. SpeakingPal has close to 2 million users worldwide, with a strong user base in the USA, China, and India. The company is seeking a strong partner in China for further growth. The motivation for the startup came from the feedback of English students and teachers who wanted to improve their speaking skills. The team behind SpeakingPal launched the app in 2011 and has since added advanced features. The app is available for free download with in-app purchases for additional content. Schools and companies can also purchase annual bulk licenses.
CustomersPartners
SpeakingPal Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 1-10 |
| Exact count | 3 |
| Team members | 2 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 95/100 |
| Missing | markets, not claimed |
| BI Verification | Matan Eblagon |
| Registrar ID | 514288240 |
| Crunchbase | speakingpal-ltd |
| Creator | Sharon Shapira |
| Creator email | shapira.sharon2@gmail.com |
| Last updater | Matan Eblagon |
| Updater email | matane@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2024-05-05T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2014-10-29T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |