# Busuu (Busuu)

> Online language-learning platform offering app-based courses to consumers and, via Busuu for Business, employee language training to companies.

## Facts
- **Website:** http://www.busuu.com
- **Headquarters:** London
- **Country:** United Kingdom
- **Founded:** 2008
- **Employees:** 201-500
- **Funding stage:** Acquired (part of Chegg since January 2022)
- **Total funding:** €14M
- **Categories:** Online Learning

## Overview
Busuu is an online language-learning service offering self-paced lessons, AI-assisted practice, and feedback from a community of native speakers, with certificates aligned to the CEFR framework. It reports over 120 million registered users and also sells a business offering used by more than 600 organisations, including Puma and L'Oreal, for employee language training. The company was founded in 2008 and became part of US education company Chegg in January 2022.

## Products
Busuu Language Learning Platform (for business), AI-Powered Language Courses (14 languages), Business Communication Skills, Busuu for Business (enterprise language training), Live Lessons with Tutors, Spaced Repetition & Grammar, Speaking Practice (AI & community), Placement Testing, CEFR-Aligned Curriculum, Admin Dashboard & Analytics, Mobile & Desktop App, LMS Integration

## Sources
- [About Busuu](https://www.busuu.com/about) — official
- [About Busuu](https://www.busuu.com/about) — official
- [About Busuu](https://www.busuu.com/about) — official
- [About Busuu](https://www.busuu.com/about) — official

## FAQ
**What does Busuu do?**

Online language-learning platform offering app-based courses to consumers and, via Busuu for Business, employee language training to companies.

**Where is Busuu headquartered?**

Busuu is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.

**When was Busuu founded?**

Busuu was founded in 2008.

**How many employees does Busuu have?**

Busuu has 201-500 employees.

**How much funding has Busuu raised?**

Busuu has raised €14M (Acquired (part of Chegg since January 2022)) to date, per DHRMap records.

**What kind of HR technology is Busuu?**

Busuu is categorized under Online Learning on DHRMap.

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