# Wordly

> Wordly is a San Francisco Bay Area company that delivers cloud-based, AI-powered live translation, captioning, transcription and summaries for meetings and events. Without apps, headsets or human interpreters, attendees scan a QR code and follow along in their own language across 60+ languages and 3,000+ language pairs. Founded in 2017 by Lakshman Rathnam, Wordly serves 4,000+ customers and has supported over 5 million users worldwide, and was ranked among the fastest-growing software companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.

- **Founded:** 2017
- **Headquarters:** Los Altos, California, United States
- **Founders:** Lakshman Rathnam (Founder & CEO)
- **Team size:** ~90-140 employees (sources vary; company reported doubling its team in 2025)
- **Products:** Live AI Translation, AI Captioning & Subtitles, AI Transcription, AI Summaries, Platform Integrations
- **Notable:** Surpassed 5 million AI translation users worldwide, Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000, ranking 196th among fastest-growing software companies with 200%+ growth, Reached 4,000+ customers

## Products & services

- **Live AI Translation** — Real-time audio and on-screen translation of a speaker into 60+ languages and 3,000+ language pairs, accessed via QR code or link with no app or headset.
- **AI Captioning & Subtitles** — Live captions and video subtitles for in-person and virtual events in multiple languages.
- **AI Transcription** — Real-time voice-to-text transcripts of sessions for records and accessibility.
- **AI Summaries** — Automated post-event summaries generated from session content.
- **Platform Integrations** — Works inside Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Webex, Cvent Attendee Hub and in-person setups, with custom glossaries and a translation API.

## Achievements

- Surpassed 5 million AI translation users worldwide
- Named to the 2025 Inc. 5000, ranking 196th among fastest-growing software companies with 200%+ growth
- Reached 4,000+ customers
- Reported 1 billion translation minutes and ~$200 million in combined customer savings
- #1 rated for live translation on G2
- SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 compliant
- Founder Lakshman Rathnam holds 25+ patents and was a 2021 Meetings Today Trendsetter

## Latest updates

- **2025-08** — Wordly surpassed 5 million AI translation users and joined the 2025 Inc. 5000 list.
- **2025-11** — Wordly doubled its global team to accelerate AI translation innovation and support for local governments.
- **2025-01** — Wordly deepened its Cvent partnership, becoming a Premier Alliance Partner with translation in the Attendee Hub.

## Links

- Website: https://www.wordly.ai
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wordly-inc
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/wordlyinc
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WordlyAI
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WordlyTranslation

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