Subly is a London-based platform, founded in 2018, that provides online subtitling, transcription and translation tools for creators and businesses. The product enables users to transcribe, translate and add subtitles without professional skills. The company says it saw exponential growth during 2020 and growth in users and paid customers. Subly currently serves customers in over 150 countries. The €820K seed raise will support further development of its services and technologies, expansion of the team, and continued international growth. New investors were chosen for their SaaS and tech expertise, and the company completed its launch, growth and fundraising with a fully remote team. Subly offers automatic transcription and “automagical” subtitling for videos, aiming to save businesses and individuals time and make content more accessible. The startup supports multiple languages including French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Italian, serving customers across Europe. Founded in early 2020 and split between the UK and Australia, Subly has seen a surge in users during lockdown as institutions, creators and companies move online. Its user base includes teachers using distance learning, NHS and government announcements, and businesses and creators across sectors. The company highlights accessibility benefits for viewers who watch without sound and for people with hearing impairments. Subly will keep subtitling free for content creators and plans to launch additional transcription and editing features this summer.

Total raised

$1M

Funding rounds

2

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

May 2021