Language learning is a key factor in successful integration for international employees. However, traditional language schools are outdated, ineffective, and expensive. Now, a new solution is helping to make language learning more accessible and engaging.
Swap Language, a Danish-based enterprise language training provider, has recently raised $2.15 million (€2 million) in a seed round co-led by Mediahuis Ventures and Sparkmind.vc. The company plans to use the funds to expand into the German market, add more languages, and develop its vision of a full-fledged AI teacher capable of replacing humans in teaching speaking and writing abilities.
Founded by Nichlas Walsted and Allan Hermansen, Swap Language is helping international employees integrate into their organizations and new homes. The platform works by combining video content, AI-generated exercises, and real-life online speaking lessons to help international employees reach fluency in and outside the workplace.
The company’s second-generation platform is the first freemium enterprise language teaching platform. It enables companies to enroll overseas employees into their language learning community, giving them access to hundreds of on-demand language sessions and quizzes and the opportunity to practice with local colleagues.
According to Swap Language’s Co-founder and CEO, Nichlas Walsted: “Highly skilled international employees are ambitious and work for the highest paced, demanding enterprises. They need flexible, engaging solutions and use the newest technology to help them develop language skills that they can apply both in their jobs and while settling in their new host country.”
Mediahuis Ventures’ EdTech Lead, Tea Elezi, added: “We are proud to support Swap Language on their mission to make language learning within organizations more inclusive, efficient, and adaptable, ultimately fostering a global community where language is no longer a barrier but a bridge to success. Swap Language addresses a critical need for international employees to feel a sense of belonging within organizations. Still, it also does so with a practical blended approach that combines human interaction with cutting-edge AI, which is key to accelerating language acquisition in a manner that’s both efficient and deeply engaging.”
Vesa Laakso, Founding Partner of Sparkmind.vc, commented: “We’re excited about truly transformative educational technologies. Swap Language caught our attention because of its mission-driven founding team and solutions crafted with a deep understanding of global workforce challenges. Their thought-out content and innovative approach to merging the virtual and real worlds of language acquisition sets a new standard for enterprise language training. We believe that their unique vision for fostering genuine human connections through language will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of international workplaces. It’s an investment in a company and a brighter, interconnected global community.”
Swap Language is revolutionizing the way language learning is approached in the workplace. With their innovative blend of AI and human interaction, they’re making it easier for international employees to learn a language and feel more connected in their new surroundings. Teachers can now use this platform to provide their students with an enjoyable and effective way to acquire language skills.
