Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation

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Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation

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Speak, the AI-powered language learning app, has raised new money from investors at double its previous valuation.
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Language learning app Speak nets $20M, doubles valuation

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