DeepL is a German AI company driven to eliminate the barriers of language through next-generation neural machine translation services. It features natural translations that are aware of and retain context, and an AI writing assistant to create seamless multilingual communication.
DeepL was formed in connection with Linguee innovation and has grown to become a leader in AI-enabled translation. Its AI writing solutions empower content localization.
DeepL's goal is to combine AI that is contextually relevant with a scalable model for language to break down language barriers to increase productivity for sustainable growth. The industry has recognized DeepL as the leader in the field, developing AI-driven language technology to positively affect society through effective and accurate communication solutions.
| Legal Name | DeepL SE |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany |
| Business Model | B2B |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| No. of Employees | Approx 1.6K (As of 2025) |
The products and services include DeepL Translator Pro for multilingual text, document, image, and speech translation; DeepL Write Pro, an AI writing assistant; DeepL Voice for Meetings for real-time collaboration; and DeepL Voice for Conversations with on-device voice translation, all secured with enterprise-grade compliance.
| Jarek Kutylowski | CEO & Founder |
| Sebastian Enderlein | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) |
| Steve Rotter | Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) |
| Markus Harder | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) |
| Christopher Osborne | Vice President, Product |
The company primarily generates revenue through paid subscriptions such as DeepL Pro, API access for developers, and enterprise-level language solutions.
Client Segments: Large enterprises, public sector organizations.
Target Companies: Technology firms, manufacturing companies, legal & financial institutions, healthcare providers, and global retailers.
Target Geography: Global; strong presence in Europe and North America, with rapid expansion in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Age: Adult users; it does not officially publish age segmentation, but access is typically for users above the age of 16, depending on the region.
Income: All income levels, from individual users on free plans to professionals on premium subscriptions.
Location: Global, with usage concentrated in North America, Europe, and growing adoption in Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Africa
Client Segments: Businesses integrating DeepL’s API or services into their products for end-user translation, including SaaS platforms, localization agencies, and media companies
Target Companies: Software providers, e-commerce marketplaces, content publishers, multinational corporations, educational platforms
Target Geography: Global, strong adoption in Europe and North America, expanding into Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East