SpeakX Raises $16 Mn Led by WestBridge to Fuel AI-Driven English Learning Revolution

In a funding landscape where edtech startups are navigating tighter investor scrutiny, SpeakX, formerly known as Yellow Class, has managed to spark renewed confidence. The Gurugram-based company has raised $16 million in a fresh round led by WestBridge Capital, with participation from Elevation Capital, Goodwater Capital, and noted angel investors Ronnie Screwvala and Shyamal Anadkat.

The new investment underscores growing investor belief in AI-powered language learning—a segment gaining global traction as non-native speakers increasingly turn to digital tools to sharpen their English communication skills.

SpeakX Funding

Founded by Arpit Mittal, SpeakX began its journey as a live learning platform catering to children. But by 2023, the company had made a bold pivot — moving away from instructor-led sessions to an AI-first English learning app.

Today, SpeakX blends speech recognition, natural language processing, and adaptive learning to create highly personalized conversational experiences. Users, primarily children and young learners, interact with the app through voice, getting instant feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and vocabulary.

“We wanted to make English learning more natural and scalable,” said a company spokesperson. “Our goal is to empower users to speak confidently in real-life situations, not just ace grammar tests.”

SpeakX operates on a subscription-based model, giving learners access to interactive speaking modules, gamified exercises, and progress tracking. The company claims that its AI tutors mimic real conversations, creating an engaging and non-judgmental space for learners — an edge over traditional edtech models that relied heavily on live tutors.

The fresh capital will be used to accelerate product development, expand its user base, and extend the app’s reach across new geographies, including markets in Asia and the Middle East where English language learning demand continues to surge.

Funding Journey and Investor Confidence

Before this round, SpeakX had raised $7.3 million — including $1.3 million in seed funding led by India Quotient and a $6 million Series A round from Elevation Capital in 2021.

Its latest $16 million raise, therefore, marks a strong follow-up in a funding environment that has otherwise been challenging for edtech players.

So far in 2025, the Indian edtech sector has collectively secured just $140 million across 24 deals, signaling one of its leanest years since 2020. Yet, standout companies that have adapted to the new reality — by focusing on sustainable models, strong retention, and AI-powered differentiation — are still finding favor with investors.

Earlier this year, Vedantu raised $11 million as part of a larger ongoing round, while Eruditus secured $150 million through a refinancing deal led by Mars Growth Capital.

For SpeakX, this raise represents more than just capital infusion — it’s validation for its AI-first strategy. With English proficiency continuing to be a key economic enabler across emerging markets, the company’s mission aligns well with a massive global need.

As AI reshapes how humans learn languages, SpeakX aims to be at the forefront — offering an accessible, conversational, and culturally adaptive platform that makes English learning feel effortless.

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