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Chatterbox

World-changing language training for ambitious global teams.

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21-100 employees
  • B2B
  • Enterprise
  • Marketplace
  • Education
  • Languages
  • HR
  • Tutoring
  • Learning
  • SaaS
  • Social Impact
Temple, London, UK

Company mission

Break down barriers for diverse talent by democratising access to premium quality language education.

72% female employees

16% employee growth in 12 months

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’.

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Freddie

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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

Company values

  • Trust: Trust and reliability are the foundations of all of our relationships at Chatterbox. From our internal team to our learners, coaches, and clients, our integrity enables powerful, game-changing partnerships. This trust also empowers us to disrupt the labor market with support from a wide range of powerful stakeholders - from Silicon Valley VCs to UK Job Centres.
  • Unite: We're building a global family. Our learning community is a tapestry of unique stories, perspectives, and languages. Our diversity is one of our superpowers, enabling us to look at the world in a unique way. We celebrate this diversity, fostering an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and differences are not just respected, but celebrated.
  • Joy: Positivity lies at the heart of our mission. We infuse joy into every lesson and interaction, aiming to build experiences and relationships that are not just useful, but also uplifting. By fostering a joyful working environment, we not only create a vibrant tapestry for teamwork but also hone an irresistible draw for customer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Innovate: We are redefining online language education in a way that multiplies the impact of this high-growth sector on all it's stakeholders - learners, language coaches, and society at large. We use cutting edge technology and social entrepreneurship to help drive positive social impact at scale. We learn, execute, adapt and change rapidly to ensure that we not only keep pace with change but lead it, building environments where creativity thrives.
  • Empower: We foster a culture of courage, where each team member is supported to step out of their comfort zone, embrace challenge, and dream big. We are a platform for individuals to reshape their future and achieve their ambitions, and this includes our core team. Everyday, we encourage each other to pursue our own personal growth while actively supporting the empowerment of our marginalised community members.

Funding (2 rounds)

Dec 2021

$2m

SEED

Oct 2016

$0.3m

SEED

Total funding: $2.3m

Leadership

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.

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