MS Dhoni, global cricketing icon and former Indian Captain, was welcomed by SpeakX on Sep 1 as an investor in the company. SpeakX uses AI to help learners practise English in situations relevant to their everyday lives, moving beyond conventional lessons towards real-world communication. Dhoni’s investment reflects his belief in the opportunity to build a product that can make confident English communication more accessible to millions of Indians.
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.
Launched in 2024, SpeakX’s philosophy is built around putting people in situations, practising, learning from those experiences and seeing growth that mirrors the broader idea of progress through practice. The platform has already reached 1 crore+ learners, with 10 lakh subscribers added in the last six months.
Arpit Mittal, CEO & Founder SpeakX, said, “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.”
MS Dhoni, Indian cricketer and investor in SpeakX added, “For many Indians, learning English is not about learning another subject. It is about becoming more confident in situations that can change their lives. SpeakX has the potential to make that experience more accessible, relevant and personal, and I am excited to be part of this journey as they build for the next generation of India.”
