+60%

est. 2Y upside i

AI & MLSeries C

Speak is a language learning app that sets users on the path to fluency with the world’s most advanced AI tutor. Built on the core learning philosophy of getting users speaking out loud as much as possible, Speak's AI language-learning experience encourages dynamic two-way dialogue through personalized content and real-time speech recognition.

Rank

#826

Sector

EdTech / Consumer AI

Est. Liquidity

~4Y

Data Quality

Data: Medium

Speak offers a high-risk, high-reward equity opportunity.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (25%)+178%

IPO window and category leadership sustain 11x multiple on $271M revenue, yielding 178% net upside after dilution.

Base (30%)+70%

Multiple converges to 7x, in line with public comps, delivering 70% net upside after 20% dilution.

Bear (45%)-12%

Multiple compresses to 4x due to competition from Duolingo Max and OpenAI, resulting in negative net return after dilution and preference overhang.

Est. time to liquidity~4.0 years

Preference Stack Risk

moderate

Funding Intensity

1620%

Total funding $162M vs $1B valuation = 16.2% overhang, moderate risk

Dilution Risk

high

With $100M ARR and strong growth, likely need capital within 24 months, implying ~20% dilution in next round

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary market activity reported; liquidity likely only via exit

Engineering — 12 roles

Learning & Curriculum — 11 roles

Operations — 4 roles

Design — 1 role

Product — 1 role

View all 45 open roles at Speak →

Last updated: March 10, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on Speak's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    “How does Speak's proprietary speech recognition give it a sustainable advantage over OpenAI's increasingly capable voice mode?”

  • 2

    “What is the customer acquisition cost and lifetime value for B2C vs B2B, and how does the unit economy scale?”

  • 3

    “Given the critical incumbent threat, what is the contingency plan if Duolingo Max captures the premium segment?”

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