Japanese Language Learning App CARDEMY Achieves Funding Goal on Kickstarter in Just 4 Hours

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2024年6月6日 13時29分

Summary

Cardemy, a pioneering global startup in language education with offices in Paris and Tokyo, is launching its innovative language learning mobile app.

Successfully funded within 4 hours on Kickstarter, one of the world's most renowned crowdfunding platforms, the app offers an unmatched personalized learning experience through the use of AI and millions of real-life video clips.

The app supports learning Japanese, English, and French, providing an enjoyable learning experience tailored to users' individual careers, hobbies, and proficiency levels.

Examples of personalized flashcards quizzes generated automatically by AI

Many language learning apps use textbook-style content, which is generally the same for all learners at a specific level, such as 'beginner level' or 'self-introduction' courses. However, they often overlook intermediate learners seeking to master a language for specific situations, particularly in their careers.

These individuals need to learn the vocabulary and phrases relevant to their daily professional interactions. Cardemy sets itself apart as the first platform to offer language learning tailored to specific job situations, specific hobbies, and proficiency levels.

For instance, a biomedical engineer can use Cardemy to practice conversations and build confidence before meetings with doctors in Japanese, aiming to persuade them to purchase their products.

From Nicolas Séraphin, CFO & Co-Founder:
"When I began working at PwC in Japan 12 years ago, I found M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) related discussions in Japanese challenging. Having a tool like Cardemy back then would have been invaluable in helping me prepare for these high-stakes meetings, master M&A terminology, and build confidence through practicing before the day of the meeting."

Key Benefits of Cardemy

Unlimited Authentic Videos: Learners acquire the target language through total immersion in millions of authentic video contexts, learning just as babies learn their mother tongue.

Tailored Learning Paths: Content adapts to users' professional needs, performance, personal interests, levels, and target language skills.

Unlimited Conversation Practice: After acquiring important vocabulary with the flashcard app, users can practice in real conversations, either with a professional teacher provided by Cardemy or at a lower cost with the Cardemy AI chatbot.

Pricing

Through its Kickstarter campaign, Cardemy offers exclusive perks for all budgets for a limited time. Online 1:1 lessons with professional teachers are also available as an option.

Achievements

With a multicultural team of 10+ members, all fluent in at least 3 languages, Cardemy’s team possesses strong expertise in language pedagogy, software and AI development.
Cardemy has been developing its app for about 4 years. The mobile app is 95% developed with hundreds of early users already testing it.
Cardemy has been recognized by the Impact Edtech European consortium as an innovative Edtech startup.
Collaborative research projects with CNRS have resulted in several published papers on AI presented at major scientific conferences.
Trusted by numerous B2B clients, including Faurecia, Danone, WEPA, Shiseido, and Chanel.