Translated is a leading provider of AI-driven language solutions, founded in 1999 by linguist Isabelle Andrieu and computer scientist Marco Trombetti to allow everyone to understand and be understood in their own language.
We believe
in humans.
Our vision
We envision a world where people from diverse cultures can communicate seamlessly, with unprecedented access to knowledge, cultural exchange, and business opportunities. Language is a key driver of human evolution, and we believe that solving the translation problem will unlock a new era of global collaboration.
To make this possible, we combine the sensitivity and expertise of language professionals with state-of-the-art artificial intelligence. This powerful symbiosis enables us to deliver fast, consistent, high-quality translations that are always in context, bridging gaps and fostering meaningful connections across the globe.
Our journey
We’ve been pioneering the integration of AI into professional translation services since 1999, and the many challenges we have encountered have only strengthened our resolve. In 2011, we introduced adaptive machine translation, enabling AI models to learn from real-time corrective feedback to provide improved suggestions. We integrated this technology into the translation tools we built around translators, helping them be more productive and enabling companies to take on projects once thought unimaginable.
With over 25 years of experience working online with professional translators, we’ve built the largest network of translators in the world and collected millions of full-document translations. This collaboration enabled us to teach machines to think like professional translators, leading to the development of Lara, a unique translation AI. Lara evaluates the full context of the document, weighs translation options, explains its choices, and seeks clarification when needed, such as for gendered words in languages like Italian and German, enhancing collaboration between AI and language experts.
Lara is available to translators through our AI-powered translation software, to enterprises via our adaptive AI service delivery platform, and to anyone worldwide through Lara Translate, an online translation tool.
Our team
Today, we have offices in Europe and the United States and a dedicated team of over 230 people worldwide, including project managers, AI researchers, and customer success specialists. Together, they work to provide translation and localization solutions that adapt to every need, from individuals to businesses of all sizes. Many of our team members developed their skillsets in AI startups we funded through our venture firm, Pi Campus, or have been trained through our education initiative Pi School, where AI specialists solve real-world problems under expert mentorship. This commitment to innovation and talent development ensures that our clients benefit from cutting edge, AI-driven localization solutions designed by some of the brightest minds in the field. In 2021, we partnered with Ardian, a leading global private-equity firm, to scale our unique human/AI translation offering and make it accessible worldwide.
We are naive. We love taking on challenges others call impossible, and we strive to achieve them, no matter what it takes.
Our values
Our core values guide everything we do. We believe in inclusivity, ensuring that every voice is heard and understood. Innovation drives us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in language AI, supported by the cutting-edge work of our Imminent research center, through which we fund language-data research and reward the best initiatives that advance technology and creativity for international communication. For our customers, this means continually evolving solutions that drive growth by enhancing translation quality, streamlining workflows, and improving cost efficiency without compromising accuracy.
For us, humans and machines work better together. We invented adaptive machine translation to enable translators to work in symbiosis with artificial intelligence, each benefiting from the other. We consider the human element to be the one that truly captures the subtleties of meaning, emotion, and cultural context. We are proud to be considered one of the best companies for translators to work with.
Accolades
Our CAT tool, Matecat, won the 2014 TAUS Innovation Contest as the first translation software featuring adaptive machine translation. In 2015, the European Commission recognized Matecat as one of the best AI research projects of the past seven years. In 2019, our adaptive MT solution, ModernMT, was included in the Gartner Cool Vendors™ list for speech and natural language. In 2022, CSA Research recognized it as “the most advanced implementation of adaptive MT.” Later, IDC MarketScape identified Translated as a leader in machine translation software for enterprises, marking the first time a non-big-tech company was recognized as a leader in an AI vertical. Since then, Gartner’s Market Guide for AI-Enabled Translation Services has included Translated as a representative vendor. Recently, CSA Research recognized our latest translation AI Lara for going “beyond responsive machine translation and well down the path for the subsequent development of ‘responsible’ machine translation.”
Our offer
We simplify global communication with AI-driven localization at scale, combining the world’s most advanced translation AI with 10,000+ expert translators and copywriters from a network of 500,000+ professionals to ensure efficiency, consistency, and cultural accuracy for global enterprises.
Interested in
AI-driven localization?
Contact us today for a tailored solution that scales with your global needs.