Bengaluru: Cricketer MS Dhoni has invested in AI-powered English-speaking and communication platform SpeakX. Though the funding details were not disclosed, the startup said Dhoni’s association extends beyond his investme…

Bengaluru: Cricketer MS Dhoni has invested in AI-powered English-speaking and communication platform SpeakX. Though the funding details were not disclosed, the startup said Dhoni’s association extends beyond his investment. He is also integrated into the learner experience. Users on the app will be welcomed by Dhoni and encouraged, motivated, and celebrated at milestone moments throughout their learning journey.Built around personalised and practical learning, SpeakX uses AI to help learners practise English in situations relevant to their everyday lives, moving beyond conventional lessons towards real-world communication.NASA images reveal 60-foot-wide crater on moon left by SpaceX rocketLaunched in 2024, the platform has already reached over 1 crore learners, with 10 lakh subscribers added in the last six months. The app also saw that 4 in 5 active learners are speaking English in more than 90 per cent of their interactions on the platform.Arpit Mittal, CEO & Founder, SpeakX, said, “India’s next generation is ambitious, but opportunity should not depend on where you were born, what language was spoken at home or whether you grew up in a city where English was part of everyday life. We built SpeakX to bridge that gap by making confident communication deeply personalised, practical and affordable through AI. Having someone like MS Dhoni, who believes deeply in the problem we are solving and the potential of the brand, choose to invest in SpeakX is a strong validation of that vision.””As more Indians from smaller towns and cities step into new opportunities, our ambition is to give them the confidence to take that next step,” he added.MS Dhoni Joins Malabar Gold & Diamonds as Brand Ambassador, Strengthening the Responsible Jeweller Promise.MS Dhoni said, “For many Indians, learning English is not about learning another subject. It is about becoming more confident in situations that can change their lives. For many in smaller towns and first-generation learner families, that confidence can be a meaningful step towards social and economic mobility. SpeakX has the potential to make that experience more accessible, relevant and personal.”Dhoni’s decision to invest comes at an important moment for the company. As India’s aspirations continue to expand beyond the biggest metros, SpeakX aims to build the infrastructure for a more confident, communicative India, ensuring accessibility in over 16 languages.

Source: Deccan Herald