Preply is an online marketplace that connects learners with over 100,000 vetted tutors for language and other subjects, offering searchable filters, flexible scheduling, and an integrated video classroom for one‑on‑one lessons. The platform provides personalized lesson plans, a money‑back guarantee, and a corporate solution with AI‑driven practice and analytics for employee language training.
Funding
$42M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Many language learners lack convenient, affordable access to qualified native-speaking tutors who can provide personalized, one‑on‑one instruction tailored to their specific goals, schedules, and proficiency level.
Solution
Preply operates an online marketplace that connects learners with experienced tutors for over 100 subjects, focusing on language education. Users browse a searchable catalog of more than 100,000 vetted tutors, filter by price, availability, nationality, and expertise, and book lessons through the platform’s integrated video classroom, Preply Space. Tutors design custom lesson plans that align with each learner’s objectives, providing real‑time feedback and homework to accelerate progress. The platform supports flexible scheduling, lesson packages, and a money‑back guarantee to reduce risk for students. For corporate clients, Preply Business offers tailored 1‑on‑1 language training, AI‑driven practice, and analytics dashboards that give managers visibility into employee engagement and skill development.
Target Audience
Primary customers are individual learners seeking personalized language instruction and businesses that need scalable, measurable language training for their employees.
Features
- Marketplace with 100,000+ vetted tutors across 120+ languages and 100+ subjects
- Advanced search filters (price, availability, tutor nationality, spoken languages, specialties)
- Integrated video classroom (Preply Space) with screen sharing, whiteboard, and session recording
- Personalized lesson planning and post‑lesson summaries or homework assignments
- Flexible lesson packages and pay‑per‑lesson pricing with a free‑tutor‑swap guarantee
- Corporate solution offering AI‑powered practice, role‑specific curricula, and progress analytics
- Enterprise features such as SSO, LMS integration, SOC‑2 and GDPR compliance, and centralized admin dashboard