Cambly

Cambly

Online platform for English language tutoring

About Cambly

Simplify's Rating
Why Cambly is rated
B+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Education

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$118.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2013

Overview

Cambly provides an online platform for learning English through one-on-one video chat sessions with native English speakers. Users can sign up for various subscription plans that offer different amounts of tutoring time, allowing them to choose options that fit their learning needs and budgets. The platform is user-friendly, enabling learners to connect with tutors instantly without prior scheduling, which is ideal for busy individuals. Cambly also offers specialized courses for children and provides services to organizations looking to enhance their employees' English proficiency. This flexibility and accessibility set Cambly apart from competitors in the online education market. The company's goal is to make English language learning convenient and effective for individuals and businesses worldwide.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cambly raised $60 million in funding from top-tier venture firms.
  • Partnership with EduSynch opens new revenue streams through online spoken English exams.
  • Growing global demand for English learning supports Cambly's market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms like Duolingo and Babbel.
  • Potential market saturation in Asia and Latin America.
  • Regulatory challenges in countries with strict data privacy laws.

What makes Cambly unique

  • Cambly offers on-demand access to native English tutors via video chat.
  • The platform provides flexible subscription plans catering to various learning needs and budgets.
  • Cambly's user-friendly interface allows instant tutor connections without prior scheduling.

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Funding

Total Funding

$118.7M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

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

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
TechCrunch
Jan 24th, 2023
Hear how Cambly found profits after failing to raise a Series A on TechCrunch Live | TechCrunch

Join TechCrunch Live with Benchmark and Cambly on Feb 1 at 11:30am PT.

Cambly
Nov 30th, 2022
Newsroom

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.

Finsmes
Jun 8th, 2022
Cambly Raises Usd60M In Funding

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.

Forbes
Jun 8th, 2022
Bessemer Ventures invests into Cambly Inc. in $60M

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.

PRWeb
Apr 14th, 2021
EduSynch partners with Cambly Inc.

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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