DeepL
DeepL is a German technology company based in Cologne, specializing in neural machine translation and language-related AI services. Originally founded in 2009 as Linguee, the company became independent in 2017 with the launch of DeepL Translator, which offers highly accurate translations in 28 languages and over 650 language pair combinations. DeepL provides various products, including desktop applications for Windows and macOS, an AI-powered writing assistant called DeepL Write, and mobile apps for iPhone and iPad. The company’s technology is backed by deep learning neural networks trained on a vast database of bilingual texts, ensuring high-quality translations. DeepL serves individual users, businesses, professional translators, and developers, offering both free and paid subscription options, as well as API access for integration into other software. The company aims to enhance communication across languages through its innovative translation tools.
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Headcount trend
DeepL went from 65 employees in Jul 2023 to 248 in Jun 2025. Jan to Jun 2025: 43 people joined, 12 left.
Headcount data through Jun 2025
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Details250 roles cut in the last 12 months.
- May 2026 · 250 roles (~21%) · Cologne, Germany
H-1B sponsorship
The department split adds up all the years listed above. FY2026 alone: 1 filings.
Funding
- May 2024 · Venture · $300M · Index Ventures, ICONIQ Growth, Teachers’ Venture Growth
- Nov 2022 · Venture · $100M · IVP, Bessemer Venture Partners, Btov Partners
- Dec 2018 · Venture · Benchmark Capital
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DeepL FAQ
How many employees does DeepL have?
DeepL has about 248 employees, up 5.1% over the 3 months to Jun 2025.
Does DeepL sponsor H1B visas?
Yes. DeepL filed 1 H1B (LCA) application in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. It was for a Engineering role.
Has DeepL had layoffs in 2026?
Yes. DeepL has reported 250 layoffs in 2026, most recently on May 7, 2026.
What is DeepL's revenue per employee?
DeepL makes about $570K in revenue per employee, based on $141.3M annual revenue and 248 employees.
How much funding has DeepL raised?
DeepL has raised $400M in total funding.
Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.