Chatterbox
World-changing language training for ambitious global teams.
- 21-100 employees
- B2B
- Enterprise
- Marketplace
- Education
- Languages
- HR
- Tutoring
- Learning
- SaaS
- Social Impact
- Temple, London, UK
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Company mission
Break down barriers for diverse talent by democratising access to premium quality language education.
Our take
The refugee crisis is only becoming increasingly critical, with research showing that there will be 1 billion displaced people by 2050. Now, effective social integration is more essential than ever. This is where Chatterbox comes in. Its work platform enables refugees and other marginalised people to demonstrate their full potential, connecting their talent with demand from top companies.
Its first product is an AI-powered online language learning platform that employs marginalised people in need of work to teach their native languages. Thousands of learners have been connected with refugees on the platform since 2018. This has not only helped build bridges between refugees and their host communities but also helped coaches expand their professional networks.
Chatterbox has worked with BNP Paribas, the British Red Cross, and Georgetown University in Qatar and has also participated in Microsoft's 'Startups for good' cohort. As a social innovation capable of radically and permanently tipping the scales towards a more just global economy, Chatterbox has attracted backing from leading investors in Europe and the US. 2022 funding is being invested into its ‘diversity as a service’.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Remote work flexibility for experienced team members, including up to 90 days from abroad for UK employees
- Access to a central London office and a team flat in Lisbon for sunny getaways
- Comprehensive benefits package including pensions, stock options, and unlimited language learning
- 28 days of annual leave plus an additional week-long winter break
- A chance to make a real social impact, improving the lives of refugees and other marginalized professionals
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2021
$2m
SEED
Oct 2016
$0.3m
SEED
Total funding: $2.3m
Leadership
Mursal Hedayat MBE
(CEO)Multi-award-winning social entrepreneur, recognised by Forbes, MIT, and the FT among others and awarded an MBE by the UK for services to social enterprise, technology and the economy.