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Duolingo

#27 on Setter30 Most recent: Q2 2021
Pittsburgh, PA EdTech Public

Duolingo is a mobile-first language learning platform offering courses in 40+ languages through gamified lessons and exercises. The company serves over 50 million daily active users worldwide with a freemium model complemented by premium subscriptions.

Public Company

Duolingo is publicly traded

IPO'd on July 28, 2021

DUOL NASDAQ

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under DUOL.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2011

Employees

900+

Total Funding

$173.3M

7 rounds

Last Private Valuation

$2.4B

November 2020

Funding

Total raised $173.3M across 7 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

Latest Round

Type

Series H

Date

November 2020

Amount

$35M

Valuation

$2.4B

Lead Investors

General AtlanticDurable Capital Partners
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
November 2020 Series H $35M $2.4B General Atlantic, Durable Capital Partners
December 9, 2019 Series F $30M $1.5B CapitalG
July 25, 2017 Series E $25M $0.7B Drive Capital

Funding by Round

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Valuation Trajectory

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Entry · Series D

$0.5B

Jun 2015

Duolingo today

$2.4B

Nov 2020 · latest mark

Duolingo multiple

5.1x

valuation uplift since first round

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Leadership

  • Luis von Ahn

    Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

    LinkedIn
  • Severin Hacker

    Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder

    LinkedIn

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Babbel

    Language learning app with interactive lessons and personalized curricula.

  • Busuu

    Social language learning platform with community-based lessons and feedback.

  • Rosetta Stone

    Immersive language learning software using dynamic immersion methodology.

  • Memrise

    AI-powered language learning platform combining spaced repetition with videos.

  • Pimsleur

    Audio-based language learning program using spaced repetition methodology.

  • Khan Academy

    Free online learning platform offering courses across multiple subjects including languages.

Duolingo Investment FAQ

Duolingo FAQ

Yes, Duolingo is publicly traded under the ticker symbol DUOL on the NASDAQ. The company went public in July 28, 2021.

Duolingo trades under the ticker symbol DUOL on the NASDAQ. It began trading in July 28, 2021.

Duolingo (DUOL on the NASDAQ) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker DUOL to place an order.

Duolingo went public in July 28, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $2.4B. Duolingo completed its IPO on July 28, 2021 on NASDAQ under ticker DUOL, raising $521M at a $3.7B valuation. The stock opened at $141.40 and closed up 36% on the first day of trading.

Duolingo raised $173.3M across 7 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.

Duolingo was co-founded by Luis von Ahn, and Severin Hacker in 2011.

Duolingo is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA.

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