Voxy
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | E-learning |
| Founded | 2010 |
| Founder | Gregg Carey, Paul Gollash |
| Headquarters | New York City , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Paul Gollash (CEO), Dr. Katharine Nielson (Chief Education Officer), Timothy Murray (Executive Chairman) |
| Products | English language acquisition platform |
| Website | voxy |
Voxy is a U.S.-based eLearning enterprise that specializes in providing an English language acquisition platform. Established in 2010 by Gregg Carey and Paul Gollash, the company’s main office is located in New York City, with an additional branch in São Paulo, Brazil. Leadership includes founder and CEO Paul Gollash alongside Chief Education Officer Dr. Katharine Nielson. Voxy operates within the e-learning sector, catering primarily to corporate clients and educational institutions on a global scale.
History
The company made its debut at TechCrunch Disrupt 2010 held in San Francisco. Timothy Murray serves as the executive chairman of the board. By 2014, Voxy broadened its scope from individual users to serve corporations and academic organizations, extending its services to universities and businesses across Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, the United States, as well as countries such as Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Russia.
In 2013, Voxy formed a partnership with Pearson PLC to penetrate markets including China and other international regions. It created tailored online English courses for global clients like Terra Networks. Brazil continues to be its principal market; notably, before the 2014 World Cup, the platform was rolled out to 40,000 drivers affiliated with the car service 99Taxis.
Voxy has also engaged in corporate social responsibility initiatives, exemplified by its collaboration with Brothers For All, a South African nonprofit that aids former prisoners and vulnerable youth by offering complimentary access to Voxy’s learning software.
In December 2015, Voxy was granted a patent for its proprietary keyword extraction technology aimed at improving second language learning efficiency, strengthening its position in the educational technology field.
Product
Voxy utilizes a task-driven approach to language instruction, customizing lessons based on individual learner progress and preferences. The curriculum incorporates timely materials such as current events and dialogues. The platform provides live teaching options including personalized one-on-one sessions and group classes led by certified instructors.
Funding
During its Series A financing round, Voxy raised $4.1 million from investors like Weld North, NYC Investment Fund, Seavest Inc., Contour Venture Partners, and ff Venture Capital. A subsequent Series A-2 round in 2012 generated an additional $2.3 million from returning backers including ff Venture Capital, Contour Venture Partners, and Seavest Capital Partners.
In 2013, Pearson spearheaded an $8.5 million Series B funding round with contributions from Rethink Education. Later, in March 2017, Voxy secured $12 million led by SFJ Ventures aimed at scaling its e-learning application into developing markets.
Awards and recognition
Business Insider recognized Voxy as one of the top 10 U.S. technology companies to work for in 2012. Additionally, Internet Week New York placed it among the leading 30 tech employers in NYC in 2014. In 2015, the platform earned the Academics' Choice Award for "Smart Media."
See also
- Distance learning
- E-Learning
- Language education
- English as a second language
- Second language acquisition
External links
- Voxy.com - Official website