# Cambly Inc.

> Cambly is an on-demand English tutoring platform that connects learners in 190+ countries with native English-speaking tutors available 24/7 via live video chat. Founded in 2012 by two former Google engineers, Cambly makes immersive English learning accessible and affordable - bringing the language-learning breakthrough of traveling abroad directly to any phone or laptop. With AI-powered personalization layered over millions of data points from a decade of real lessons, Cambly sits at the intersection of human connection and technology in the $60B+ global English education market.

- **Founded:** 2012
- **Headquarters:** San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founders:** Sameer Shariff (Co-Founder & CEO), Kevin Law (Co-Founder & CTO)
- **Team size:** 3,000+ employees across 10 global offices on 6 continents
- **Products:** Cambly (Core Platform), Cambly Kids, Cambly Business, Cambly AI Chat, AI-Powered Learning Features
- **Notable:** Selected for Y Combinator (2014) - one of the most competitive startup accelerators in the world, Achieved profitability after failing to raise a Series A - a rare feat in edtech, Raised $40M Series B in June 2022 from Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners

## Products & services

- **Cambly (Core Platform)** — On-demand 1-on-1 video chat lessons with native English-speaking tutors, available 24/7 via web or mobile app. Learners can start instantly or book in advance.
- **Cambly Kids** — English tutoring program specifically designed for children aged 5+, with curriculum-aligned lessons and tutors trained in children's education.
- **Cambly Business** — Corporate English training solution offering bulk subscriptions for companies looking to improve their employees' business English communication skills.
- **Cambly AI Chat** — Free AI-powered conversation practice tool offering unlimited English practice with voice response capability, available 24/7 without booking a tutor.
- **AI-Powered Learning Features** — Launched October 2024 - personalized progress dashboards, annotated transcripts with vocabulary and corrections, bespoke follow-on activities, and AI-generated learning recommendations based on lesson content.

## Achievements

- Selected for Y Combinator (2014) - one of the most competitive startup accelerators in the world
- Achieved profitability after failing to raise a Series A - a rare feat in edtech
- Raised $40M Series B in June 2022 from Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners
- Scaled to 190+ countries with 3,000+ employees across 6 continents
- Recognized on the 2026 GSV 150 list of prominent education technology companies
- Accumulated 12+ years of real English conversation data to power AI features
- A year's worth of 1-on-1 tutoring happens on Cambly every 24 hours
- Attracted angel investment from Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Pinterest co-founder Ben Silbermann, and Stitch Fix founder Katrina Lake

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Cambly employs 3,005 people globally and appears on the 2026 GSV 150 list of leading edtech companies.
- **2024-10** — Launched comprehensive suite of AI-powered learning features including personalized progress dashboards, annotated lesson transcripts, bespoke follow-on activities, and free Cambly AI Chat for unlimited conversation practice.
- **2023-01** — Featured on TechCrunch Live discussing how Cambly achieved profitability after initially failing to raise a Series A round.
- **2022-06** — Raised $60M Series B led by Benchmark and Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from tech luminaries including co-founders of Airbnb and Pinterest.

## Links

- Website: https://cambly.com
- LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cambly
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/cambly
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_xPY9SvjPu7VTQXQwhTrKQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cambly
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camblyapp

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Last updated: 2026-05-19