Lang-8 Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2007

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 12

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • 2ndary - Private

  • Investors
  • 7

Lang-8 General Information

Description

Developer of a language learning platform designed to facilitate knowledge sharing between native speakers worldwide. The company's platform offers question and answer features, peer interactions, and cultural exchange tools, enabling language learners and global users to improve communication skills and understand different cultures.

Contact Information

Website
lang-8.jp
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 8th Floor Wind Ebisu Building
  • 2-4-8 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
  • Tokyo, 150-0021
  • Japan
Primary Industry
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Educational Software
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 8th Floor Wind Ebisu Building
  • 2-4-8 Ebisu Nishi, Shibuya
  • Tokyo, 150-0021
  • Japan

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Lang-8 Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Secondary Transaction - Private 01-Jul-2026 Completed Generating Revenue
5. Later Stage VC 07-Nov-2023 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Later Stage VC 05-Oct-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Later Stage VC 20-Jan-2014 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 01-Jan-2009 $899.09 $899.09 Completed Generating Revenue
1. Accelerator/Incubator Completed Startup
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Lang-8 Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized
Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price
Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple
Conversion Price % Owned
Class C preferred
Class B preferred
Class A preferred 1,666 $200.38 $200.38 1x $200.38 5.22%
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Lang-8 Investors (7)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Chiba Dojo Venture Capital Minority
Daiwa Corporate Investment Venture Capital Minority
FFG Venture Business Partners Corporate Venture Capital Minority
insprout Venture Capital Minority
Z Venture Capital Corporate Venture Capital Minority
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Lang-8 FAQs

  • When was Lang-8 founded?

    Lang-8 was founded in 2007.

  • Where is Lang-8 headquartered?

    Lang-8 is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

  • What is the size of Lang-8?

    Lang-8 has 12 total employees.

  • What industry is Lang-8 in?

    Lang-8’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).

  • Is Lang-8 a private or public company?

    Lang-8 is a Private company.

  • What is Lang-8’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Lang-8 is .

  • How much funding has Lang-8 raised over time?

    Lang-8 has raised $8M.

  • Who are Lang-8’s investors?

    Chiba Dojo, Daiwa Corporate Investment, FFG Venture Business Partners, insprout, and Z Venture Capital are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Lang-8.

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