Google Translate Rival DeepL Explores US IPO

DeepL Chief Executive Officer and Founder Jarek Kutylowski

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German artificial intelligence language platform DeepL is exploring a potential initial public offering in the US, according to people familiar with the matter.

Cologne-based DeepL has held preliminary discussions with potential advisers on the listing, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the information is private. A first-time share sale could take place as soon as next year, the people said.