On-demand English tutoring platform Clapingo raises pre-Series A round

Clapingo, an on-demand English tutoring platform, has raised an undisclosed amount from notable investors including Biswa Kalyan Rath (comedian and writer), Sandeep Aggarwal (Droom and Shopclues) and Appurv Gupta (comedian and satirist) and Foundership HQ. 

The proceeds will be used to enhance Clapingo's product, specifically to develop the fluency report system on the platform, ensuring customers receive prompt and precise feedback. 

According to the company, the funds will also be invested in marketing efforts to attract more users and significantly expand the user base, driving the company's growth and impact in the market.

Founded in 2021 by Sameer Agrawal and Abhishek KG, Clapingo is an English learning platform providing a supportive environment for practice, essential for professional success in diverse linguistic landscapes. 

Offering peer-led and tutor-led models, Clapingo enables learners to connect and practice with each other using an AI teaching assistant starting from a monthly fee of Rs 999.

Clapingo is currently active in India and the Middle East and claims to have achieved approximately Rs 1.5 crore in revenue in 2021, Rs 8 crore in 2022, and Rs 14 crore in 2023. This year, Clapingo is aiming for Rs 80 crore in revenue.