DeepL, a leading global language-AI company, has been named to the Forbes AI 50 list for 2025 for the second consecutive year. The list highlights the most promising companies using artificial intelligence to solve real-world challenges across industries. Compiled in collaboration with Sequoia Capital and Meritech Capital, this year’s selection was among the most competitive to date, with more than 1,860 nominations reviewed by Forbes.
A word from DeepL’s CEO
“Being named to the Forbes AI 50 for the second year running is a tremendous honor,” says Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and founder of DeepL. “This recognition reflects the tangible impact DeepL’s language-AI platform has for businesses and professionals around the world — helping them scale and collaborate more effectively across language and market boundaries. It also underscores our commitment to staying at the forefront through continuous innovation. We are proud to be a leader in language-AI and look forward to continuing to drive progress.”
DeepL’s language-AI addresses communication barriers
As organizations adopt AI, they seek solutions that deliver measurable results. DeepL’s language-AI platform has become a strategic investment for global success by tackling one of the greatest obstacles to growth: language and communication barriers. Built for businesses and professionals, the platform provides advanced translation and writing tools — from written and spoken translation to AI-assisted writing and a robust API — enabling organizations to communicate clearly across a wide range of use cases, from internal workflows to customer support.
Trusted by leading global companies
Today, DeepL is the preferred language-AI tool for businesses worldwide, serving a rapidly growing network of more than 200,000 corporate and public-sector customers. Notable users include major organizations such as SoftBank, Mazda, Harvard Business Publishing, the Ifo Institute, Panasonic Connect, and many others. Recent analysis ranked DeepL among the top AI tools globally, ahead of several competitors.
Continued innovation and growth
This recognition adds another chapter to DeepL’s rapid growth and success. The company was recently named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025, ranking fifth in the Applied AI category. Over the past year, DeepL has rolled out significant product updates, including Clarify — an interactive feature that resolves ambiguity and gives users more precise control over translations — and DeepL Voice, the company’s first live voice-translation solution. DeepL also secured $300 million in new funding at a $2 billion valuation and expanded its U.S. presence with a new technology hub in New York.
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