Michael Shangkuan, Founder of Lingoda

About Michael Shangkuan

Michael Shangkuan is a Chinese-American EdTech entrepreneur and CEO of Lingoda GmbH, Europe's leading online language school, where he oversees strategy and daily business. He is a polyglot who speaks six languages and is recognized as a pioneer in language learning.

Michael Shangkuan at a glance

• Company: Lingoda
• Total raised: $83M
• Investors: Summit Partners, Conny Boersch, Mountain Partners, Claret Capital Partners, Grazia Equity

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