Verbling
Language learning through video chat.
Founders
Not read from YC yet; the weekly run fills these in.
Same space
Competitors
Closest in what they build, same category.
LingtS09Lingt provided a web-based platform for learning languages leveraging…Shared: educationActive
StudyStreamS2124/7 video platform & online community for students to study togetherShared: educationActive
SkillzaW22Skillza builds simple tools for teachers and schools in MEAShared: educationInactive
CleverS12The platform that powers technology in the classroom.Shared: educationAcquired
CamblyW14On-demand access to English tutors over video chat.Shared: educationActive
Adjacent
Overlapping tags, a different niche.
ElloW20Building the world's first 1:1 AI teacher.Shared: educationActive
AskMyClass, now SoundkinsS18Audio learning assistant for teachers and students.Shared: educationActive
ISSENF24AI realtime voice companion for language learningShared: educationActive
NimbleS17Data-driven teacher hiringShared: educationActive
EdexiaW25AI Teacher Assistant for Grading EssaysShared: educationActive
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About Verbling
Verbling’s mission is to empower people all over the world to become fluent in a foreign language. We use online live video technology to help people develop their skills together with teachers and students on a global scale. The core team is based in San Francisco, California. The teachers and students who make our mission possible are spread across six continents.
San Francisco, CA, USA
Verbling: questions
Which YC batch was Verbling in?
Verbling was in Y Combinator's Summer 2011 batch (S11).
Is Verbling still active?
Y Combinator lists Verbling as acquired.
Where is Verbling based?
Verbling lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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