Recognized Among the World’s Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning & Workforce Skills
Speechify has been named to the 2026 GSV 150, earning milestone recognition as one of the world’s most transformational growth companies in digital learning and workforce skills.
The GSV 150 honors the most impactful global organizations using technology to shape the future of education and professional learning. This recognition underscores Speechify’s rapid growth and transformative influence on how people read, learn, and work.
About the 2026 GSV 150
Each year, GSV Ventures identifies and ranks the world’s most significant growth companies in digital learning and workforce transformation. Using a proprietary rubric—including revenue scale, revenue growth, user reach, geographic diversification, and margin profile—GSV evaluated more than 3,000 global companies to determine the 2026 GSV 150.
For the first time, the list includes publicly listed companies—capturing all EdTech leaders demonstrating top-line growth and generating at least double-digit millions in annual revenue. Collectively, the 150 companies surpass $50 billion in annual revenue, reach over 3 billion learners, and continue to strengthen profitability, with two-thirds now cash flow positive and collective EBITDA up 14% year-over-year.
According to GSV Ventures Partner Luben Pampoulov, “The fusion of AI and education is driving new learning experiences and enabling more engaging learning modalities in audio and video. This transformation is evident in the GSV 150 with the rise of innovative hyper-growers—companies at or above $50 million in ARR and growing their top line in the triple digits.”
Speechify’s Impact
Speechify’s inclusion on the 2026 GSV 150 recognizes its leadership in making learning and information consumption more accessible, efficient, and inclusive through artificial intelligence.
Originally designed to help people with dyslexia and ADHD, Speechify has evolved into a global platform that empowers millions of users to listen to written content in lifelike audio—transforming how people read and engage with information across academic, professional, and personal contexts.
By converting any digital or written text from documents, books, web pages, and printed materials into high-quality, natural-sounding speech, Speechify helps users absorb content faster and more effectively. It has become a trusted resource for students, professionals, educators, and lifelong learners, supporting accessibility initiatives in schools, universities, and workplaces worldwide.
With support for 60+ languages and over 1,000 voices, Speechify also bridges literacy and language gaps for users around the globe. The platform’s adaptive technology makes it possible to personalize listening speeds, highlight text in real time, and integrate seamlessly across iOS, Android, Chrome, and desktop devices—ensuring users can “read with their ears” anywhere, anytime.
The Broader Landscape of the 2026 GSV 150
The 2026 GSV 150 represents companies leading digital transformation across all stages of learning—from early education to professional upskilling and lifelong learning.
Most of the companies named are based in North America (60% in the U.S. and 4% in Canada), with additional representation from Europe (14%), India (9%), and China (6%). The list highlights organizations demonstrating both financial growth and measurable global reach, collectively serving billions of learners and workers through technology.
Speechify’s presence on this list places it among a global cohort of innovators building scalable solutions that drive literacy, productivity, and accessibility in an increasingly digital world.
Why Speechify Was Selected
Speechify’s selection for the 2026 GSV 150 stems from several defining strengths:
- Transformative Impact: Empowering over tens of millions of users worldwide to access information through AI-generated audio.
- Sustained Growth: Expanding across global markets with strong revenue performance and continued user growth.
- Technological Innovation: Advancing text-to-speech with natural, human-like AI voices and multilingual capability.
- Educational Reach: Serving schools, universities, and accessibility programs to foster inclusive learning environments.
- Workforce Enablement: Supporting professional development and productivity by helping users absorb large volumes of information efficiently.
These strengths collectively reinforce Speechify’s role as both a learning technology innovator and a driver of workforce readiness—helping bridge the gap between knowledge and opportunity through audio-based learning.
About GSV Ventures and the ASU+GSV Summit
GSV Ventures is one of the world’s leading investment platforms focused on the “Pre-K to Gray” learning and talent technology sector. The GSV 150 is an annual list celebrating the companies that are redefining education and the future of work through digital innovation.
The full 2026 GSV 150 list can be viewed at https://www.asugsvsummit.com/gsv-150.
Many of the honorees, including Speechify, will be featured at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, taking place April 12–15, 2026, in San Diego, California—a global gathering of leaders and innovators transforming learning and workforce development.