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About Cambly
Industries
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$122.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
Overview
Cambly provides online English tutoring via one-on-one video chats with native speakers for individuals and organizations. Users subscribe to plans that grant varying tutoring time, and sessions are available on-demand 24/7 without fixed scheduling. The platform also offers kids courses and bulk B2B subscriptions for companies. The goal is to help people worldwide improve English proficiency through accessible, flexible tutoring.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- AI-powered unlimited conversations in corporate plans boost professional retention.
- Automatic lesson recordings and personalized feedback enhance learner engagement.
- B2B subscriptions from organizations provide scalable recurring revenue streams.
What critics are saying
- Italki undercuts $40/hour rate with $5/hour tutors, eroding margins in 6-12 months.
- Duolingo Max free AI practice eliminates demand for paid human tutors in 3-6 months.
- Tutor churn exceeds 50% from $10/hour pay amid $15+ wage hikes, spiking complaints.
What makes Cambly unique
- Cambly provides instant video chat access to 10,000 native English tutors without scheduling.
- Region-based pricing adjusts affordability for markets like Brazil, India, and Japan.
- Cambly Pro offers structured lessons from selected professional tutors with feedback.
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Funding
Total Funding
$122.1M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
4 Rounds
Bessemer Venture Partners
Benchmark
Y CombinatorBenefits
100% paid employee health, dental, and vision insurance - choose between HMO, PPO, and HDHP plans
HSA & FSA accounts
Life Insurance, Long & Short-term disability coverage
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11+ Observed holidays and wellness days
Wellness & Fitness initiatives
Flexible time off
Casual, fun environment
Team events and family-friendly celebrations
Learning management systems
Employee referral program
Employee recognition program
Themed happy hours with food and drinks**
Onsite Mother's rooms and Serenity Rooms**
Onsite fitness center and showers**
Onsite cafe offering variety of meals including vegetarian and vegan options**
**Due to Covid restrictions, services are not being currently offered. They will resume upon return to onsite.
Growth & Insights and Company News
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Cambly has raised $60 million in venture funding from top tier firms like Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners, including an impressive list of angel investors.
Cambly, a San Francisco, CA-based one-on-one video chat app that connects English learners to native English tutors, raised $60m in venture funding. The round was led by Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners with participation from Katrina Lake (Founder and Former CEO of Stitch Fix), Nathan Blecharczyk (Co-Founder of Airbnb), Michael Siebel (Partner at Y Combinator), [] The post Cambly Raises USD60M in Funding appeared first on FinSMEs.
Founded nearly a decade ago, Cambly has quietly reached the Series B funding stage with $60 million raised in total from venture firms Bessemer Venture Partners and Benchmark.
EduSynch, an NYC-based online testing and remote proctoring company, has partnered with Cambly, an online English language tutoring platform, to create and administer spoken English exams online.
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About Cambly
Industries
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Education
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$122.1M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2013
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