Preply

Preply is an online language learning marketplace founded in 2012 by Ukrainian entrepreneurs Kirill Bigai, Dmytro Voloshyn, and Serge Lukyanov. The platform connects learners with tutors worldwide, offering live, one-on-one classes tailored to individual goals and preferences. Preply utilizes a machine-learning-powered recommendation algorithm to match students with the right tutors.

The company provides personalized language tutoring across various languages, along with AI-powered tools that enhance the learning experience. These tools include customized resources such as grammar explanations and conversation starters. Preply also offers a corporate language training program, Preply Business, which helps companies improve employees' language skills and communication. The platform operates globally, with offices in Barcelona, London, New York, and Kyiv, and a diverse team of over 675 employees from more than 50 nationalities.

Preply has raised over $144 million in funding, supporting its growth and innovation. The platform is designed to make language education accessible and flexible for both individual learners and businesses.