Language Learning Marketplace Preply’s Unicorn Status Embodies Ukrainian Resilience
Preply hits unicorn status at $1.2B, showcasing AI-enhanced language learning and unwavering commitment to Kyiv amid war.
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Language Learning Marketplace Preply’s Unicorn Status Embodies Ukrainian Resilience
Preply’s $1.2B Valuation Highlights Ukrainian Tech Resilience In a powerful signal of both market confidence and national perseverance, language learning platform Preply has officially joined the unicorn club—reaching a $1.2 billion valuation after closing a $150 million Series D funding round. Founded in 2012 in Kyiv and now headquartered in the U.S., Preply has not only achieved EBITDA profitability for the past year but also maintained its Kyiv operations throughout Russia’s ongoing invasion. The milestone underscores how Ukrainian tech startups are not just surviving—but thriving—on the global stage, even amid wartime adversity. Credit: Preply For users searching “Is Preply profitable?” or “How is Preply using AI?”, the answers are clear: yes, and thoughtfully. Unlike competitors that lean heavily into automation, Preply insists AI will augment—not replace—its network of 100,000 human tutors. That balance between innovation and humanity may be exactly why learners keep coming back. Fr…
