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Duolingo acquires Animade for design enhancement

PUBLIC · DUOLAug 13, 2026•about 3 hours ago

Acquiring Company

Duolingo

Acquired Company

WORQ

Pittsburgh

MalaysiaInformation TechnologySoftwareEducationE LearningEdtechLanguage Learning

Description

Duolingo has acquired Animade, expanding its Design Studio to strengthen capabilities in engaging product experiences. This acquisition enhances Duolingo’s creative presence in the UK and supports ongoing product innovation. The addition of Animade's team aims to improve the learner experience through thoughtful design and animation.

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Company

Duolingo

Location

5900 Penn Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

About

Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Its flagship app has organically become the world's most popular way to learn languages and the top-grossing app in the Education category on both Google Play and the Apple App Store. With technology at the core of everything it does, Duolingo has consistently invested to provide learners a fun, engaging, and effective learning experience while remaining committed to its mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired WORQ?

WORQ was acquired by Duolingo, based in Pittsburgh. The deal was reported on August 13, 2026. Duolingo is the leading mobile learning platform globally. Duolingo is publicly traded (DUOL) and operates in Information Technology.

When did Duolingo acquire WORQ?

Duolingo's acquisition of WORQ was reported on August 13, 2026. Duolingo has acquired Animade, expanding its Design Studio to strengthen capabilities in engaging product experiences. This acquisition enhances Duolingo’s creative presence in the UK and supports ongoing product innovation. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does WORQ do?

Malaysia-based co-working space provider with a goal to expand its co-working space operations. It is privately held, and is based in Malaysia.