AI-powered spoken English learning platform Stimuler has raised $3.75 million in a pre-Series A funding round led by Lightspeed and SWC Global.
The round also saw participation from M Venture Partners, Rebright, Force Ventures, GradCapital, and Operators Studio.
With the fresh capital, Stimuler plans to strengthen its AI infrastructure, scale its technical team, and accelerate international expansion, particularly across Latin America and Southeast Asia.
The company is targeting a fivefold growth in monetization over the next 12 to 18 months.
Founded in 2022 by Akshay Akash, Ankit Kumar Pandey, Anesh Srivastav, and Akshat Baranwal, Stimuler provides real-time feedback on pronunciation, fluency, grammar, and vocabulary through its AI-powered, voice-first English-speaking tutor.
Built in India with a global outlook, the platform leverages advanced speech analysis and personalized practice modules to help English-as-a-second-language (ESL) learners improve their spoken English skills.
“At Stimuler, our goal is simple—to make fluent English speaking accessible to people worldwide. This funding allows us to deepen our investment in AI infrastructure, expand our reach across LATAM and SEA, and move closer to a top player in these key markets. We believe our India-to-the-world and voice-first approach positions us uniquely to address the unmet needs of a billion English learners,” said Akshay Akash, CEO of Stimuler.
The app has surpassed 4 million downloads, with over 45,000 paying users, most of whom are based outside India.
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Stimuler has gained strong traction in Latin America and Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia. In 2023, it was awarded the Google Play Best App with AI and currently serves users in more than 175 countries.
