Tech Company Financing Transactions
Duolingo Funding Round
Duolingo, based in Pittsburgh, secured $15 million from New Enterprise Associates and Union Square Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
9/18/2012
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$15,000,000
Round
Series B
Investors
New Enterprise Associates (Lead Investor) (Amit Mukherjee)
Proceeds Purpose
With the new funding, they plan to hire more engineers and expand their language options.
Company Information
Company Status
Publicly-held
Industry
Internet & IoT
Mailing Address
5541 Walnut St. 3rd Floor
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
USA
Pittsburgh, PA 15232
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges. It's fun, easy, and scientifically proven.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Luis von Ahn
Chief Technical Officer
Severin Hacker
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