Duolingo acquires NextBeat music gaming team for enhanced music course

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Duolingo Doubles Down on Delight with Acquisition of Music Gaming Startup NextBeat’s Innovative Team

August 6, 2025 4:01 PM EDT

London-based team brings deep expertise in music games, licensing, and interactive design

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Duolingo, Inc. (Nasdaq: DUOL), the worlds leading mobile learning platform, announced today it has acquired the team behind NextBeat, a London-based music gaming startup known for blending world-class music licensing with engaging mobile gameplay. With this move, Duolingo is investing in making its Music course as fun and joyful as the best mobile games in the market.

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