- 216 Capital has invested in Deplike, the AI-powered music EdTech startup behind Chordie AI, often referred to as the “Duolingo for guitar.”
- Deplike has achieved impressive growth with over 250,000 active users, 3,000 new signups per day, and tripled revenues in the last quarter.
- The investment aligns with 216 Capital’s mission to back innovative startups from the MENA region that merge education, creativity, and technology.
The global online music education market continues its rapid growth, driven by advances in AI and gamification. In this context, 216 Capital has announced its investment in Deplike, the music EdTech startup behind Chordie AI, an app reinventing the way people learn guitar.
AI at the Service of Music Learning
Deplike, often described as the “Duolingo for guitar,” integrates real-time AI feedback, 3D virtual tutors, and gamified mechanics to make learning more interactive and enjoyable.
The platform has seen remarkable traction — with over 250,000 active users, 3,000 new daily registrations, and revenues tripled last quarter, driven mainly by growth in the U.S. and U.K. markets.
Founded in Turkey by Ufuk Polat, Mehmet Süleyman Sağlam, and Mustafa Demir, three engineers passionate about both music and technology, Deplike’s mission is to make instrumental learning accessible, engaging, and powered by AI.
“It has been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with the partners at 216 Capital, who possess a deep and valuable understanding of both the music learning space and EdTech. They operate less like typical investors and more like engaged partners, consistently approaching our business from crucial angles like product development and marketing strategy,” said Ufuk Polat, CEO of Deplike.
Backed by Leading Global Investors
216 Capital joins a distinguished group of investors, including Eren Bali (Udemy), Mehmet Ecevit (Gram Games), Melih Ödemiş (Yemeksepeti), Ali Akgün (VP Microsoft AI), and MagicLab, reinforcing global confidence in Deplike’s growth and potential.
“Deplike embodies the intersection of education, creativity, and technology. Its gamified, user-centric approach is transforming music learning into an accessible and universal experience. This investment reflects our mission to support visionary founders capable of transforming global markets from the MENA region,” said Dhekra Khelifi, Partner at 216 Capital.
Democratizing Music Education
By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, Deplike is democratizing music education, making learning interactive, inclusive, and effective for anyone, anywhere.
This investment marks a new milestone in Deplike’s journey as it prepares for its Series A round to accelerate global expansion and strengthen its position as a leader in AI-powered music learning.
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