Google-backed app by Vietnamese founder gets US$15mil funding


HANOI: ELSA, a mobile app that helps non-native English speakers improve pronunciation and speaking skills, secured US$15mil in a funding round co-led by Vietnam Investments Group and SIG.

Existing backers including Google’s artificial intelligence-focused venture fund Gradient Ventures, SOSV and Monk’s Hill Ventures joined the company’s Series B financing round.

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