What Skrivanek does

Skrivanek sp. z o.o. is a Warsaw-headquartered language services provider operating since 1997 as part of the international SKRIVANEK group, with 17 offices across Poland and an affiliation with 17 global locations (the company claims 50 offices worldwide). The company delivers written translation (standard and certified/sworn), consecutive and simultaneous interpretation, and a broad localization offering covering websites, software, e-learning, games, graphics, and multimedia dubbing. Its technology stack combines proprietary neural machine translation (Skrivanek NMT), computer-assisted translation tools, and translation memory systems, supplemented by a 2024-2025 wave of AI-powered services including AI Copywriting, AI Voice-over, AI Keyword Finder, AI Blog Inspirer, AI Video Script Generator, OCR, data annotation, and voice recordings for AI training. The company also operates a proprietary Effecto-method language school and the Focus Audit language competency assessment tool.

The firm serves a diversified vertical mix spanning business, legal, medical, finance, IT, tourism, transport, manufacturing, government, and individual clients, with vertical segmentation as the primary segmentation approach. GTM combines dedicated enterprise project managers, an online translation bureau with 15-30 minute quote turnaround, and the Portal Skrivanek customer portal for recurring enterprise relationships. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based, per-word and per-page pricing across one-time translation/interpreting engagements, supplemented by subscription-based language training and usage-based machine translation with post-editing. The company holds six ISO/IEC certifications (9001, 14001, 27001, 17100, 18587, 13485), supports 100+ languages and 100+ file formats, and targets 95 million words translated in 2025.

Name

Skrivanek

Legal name

Skrivanek sp. z o.o.

Website

https://skrivanek.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Skrivanek is a Warsaw-based, 1997-founded language services agency offering written translation, certified/sworn translation, interpretation, website and software localization, and an expanding suite of AI-powered content and data services to enterprise, public-sector, and individual clients across 100+ languages, operating 17 Polish offices as part of an international SKRIVANEK group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Written Translation Services: Core translation services including standard translations, certified/ sworn translations, express translations, and specialized translations for various industries. Pricing based on word count, language pair, complexity, and urgency.
2. Oral/Conference Interpreting: Consecutive and simultaneous interpreting services for conferences, business meetings, and international events. Includes conference equipment rental and technical support.
3. Localization & IT Services: Website localization, software localization, e-learning localization, game localization, and multimedia services (dubbing, voice-over, subtitles).
4. Machine Translation with Post-Editing: Neural machine translation services with optional post-editing (light or full) for large volume projects with repetitive content.
5. Language School Services: Language courses for individuals and corporations, including online and in-person formats using the Effecto method.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skrivanek is a language services provider offering written translation, certified/sworn translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpreting, multilingual DTP, software/website/game localization, AI-assisted services (NMT, voice-over, copywriting, post-editing), and language courses. The company delivers services in more than 100 languages to corporate, public-sector, and individual clients, supported by proprietary machine translation and AI tooling, CAT tools, terminology databases, and certified quality processes.

Product overview

Skrivanek is a comprehensive language services agency offering a multi-product portfolio centered around professional translation and interpreting services. The core offering consists of written translation (standard and certified), consecutive interpreting, and simultaneous interpreting with equipment rental. The company has developed proprietary neural machine translation technology (Skrivanek NMT) that complements human translation services with post-editing options. A significant AI-powered service line includes AI Voice-over, AI Copywriting, AI Keyword Finder, AI Video Script Generator, and AI Blog Inspirer. Supporting services include website and software localization, graphics localization with DTP processing, dubbing and voice-over for multimedia, data annotation for AI training, and Quick Review for rapid machine translation quality checks. The company also operates a language school using the Effecto methodology and offers the Focus Audit Tool for language competency assessments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Skrivanek NMT: Neural Machine Translation tool developed by Skrivanek based on neural networks for fast translation of large volumes of text.
• Focus Audit Tool
• Effecto

Products and services

• Written Translation Services Professional written translation of general and specialized texts across 100+ languages for corporate, public-sector, and individual clients, managed through dedicated project managers and supported by CAT tools, terminology databases, and Skrivanek NMT.
• Certified (Sworn) Translations Sworn/certified translations of civil registry documents (birth, marriage, death), diplomas, contracts, court rulings, financial statements, medical records, patents, and scientific articles, delivered by sworn translators and accepted by courts, notaries, and authorities.
• Consecutive Interpreting Consecutive interpreting for business meetings, negotiations, legal proceedings, and small-group events, delivered by specialized interpreters and suited to discussions where speakers alternate in short segments.
• Simultaneous Interpreting Simultaneous interpreting delivered from booths or via whispered (chuchotage) for conferences, summits, and international events where audiences of 20+ require real-time multilingual delivery.
• Website, Software, and Game Localization End-to-end localization of websites, mobile and desktop software, video games, e-learning content, and multimedia for international markets, including string extraction, UI/UX translation, and dedicated localization testing.
• Graphics and Documentation Localization Localization of graphical content and technical/user documentation, including handling of graphics embedded in manuals, marketing collateral, infographics, and instructional materials so that layouts and visuals fit translated text in each target locale.
• Skrivanek NMT (Neural Machine Translation) Skrivanek's proprietary neural machine translation engine used to process large volumes of multilingual content quickly, with outputs typically followed by human post-editing to meet certified quality (ISO 18587).
• AI Voice-over AI-generated multilingual voice-over for training, marketing, internal communications, and product video content, providing scalable multilingual audio without booking studio sessions for every language.
• AI Copywriting AI-assisted copywriting for SEO articles, product descriptions, social media posts, and other marketing copy in multiple languages, typically combined with human editorial review.
• Post-Editing of Machine Translation Human post-editing of machine-translated output (light or full post-editing) to meet published quality standards, used for high-volume or time-sensitive translation jobs.
• Quick Review Expedited single-pass review of already-translated content to catch errors and improve fluency at short notice, used as a lighter, faster alternative to full multi-level revision.
• Data Annotation Linguistic data annotation and labeling services (text categorization, entity labeling, quality scoring) performed by trained linguists to build or refine AI/ML training datasets.
• AI Keyword Finder Standalone AI-driven keyword research tool that generates SEO-relevant keyword sets in multiple languages for digital marketing and content campaigns.
• AI Video Script Generator Standalone AI tool that drafts video scripts in multiple languages, used to accelerate scriptwriting for marketing, training, and explainer videos.
• AI Blog Inspirer Standalone AI tool that generates blog post ideas, outlines, and content hooks in multiple languages to support multilingual content marketing.
• Dubbing and Voice-over (Human) Professional human-recorded dubbing and voice-over for film, broadcast, e-learning, advertising, and corporate content in multiple languages.
• Language School Services Group and individual language courses for adults and businesses, delivered online and in-person across multiple languages, used by both corporations for employee training and individuals for personal learning.
• Focus Audit Tool (Corporate Language Needs Audit) Diagnostic audit tool used by Skrivanek to assess a company's language needs, current capabilities, and gaps, typically as a precursor to procurement of translation or language training services.
• Desktop Publishing (DTP) Services Multilingual desktop publishing for translated documents, manuals, marketing collateral, and packaging, ensuring layouts are correctly adapted for target languages (including right-to-left scripts and font handling).

Quantifiable outcome

• 95 million words translated in 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• GoTranscript: GoTranscript is a transcription and translation services company offering AI-augmented human transcription and translation. Comparable as a smaller, AI-enhanced competitor targeting similar SMB and enterprise transcription/translation needs.
• Lokalise: Lokalise is a software localization platform offering translation management, automation, and developer tooling for digital products. Emerging competitor to Skrivanek's software and website localization services with a more product-led approach.

Direct peers

• Translated: Translated is an AI-powered translation services company combining human linguists with proprietary MT technology. Direct peer and arguably the most disruptive competitor given its technology-forward positioning relative to Skrivanek's NMT offering.
• RWS Holdings: RWS is a London-listed language and intellectual property services provider offering translation, localization, and AI-powered language technology. Direct peer with comparable enterprise client base and similar regulated-industry positioning.
• Lionbridge: Lionbridge is a global language services and AI training data company offering translation, localization, interpretation, and data annotation. Direct peer given overlapping service lines including AI data services, which compete with Skrivanek's data annotation offering.
• LanguageLine Solutions: LanguageLine Solutions is the largest interpretation services provider globally, specializing in phone, video, and on-demand interpreting. Direct peer given Skrivanek's significant oral/conference interpretation revenue stream.
• Welocalize: Welocalize is a US-based global language services provider offering translation, localization, and multilingual data services for enterprises. Direct peer with similar full-service model and overlapping regulated-industry verticals.
• TransPerfect: TransPerfect is the world's largest language services provider offering translation, interpretation, localization, and AI-enabled content services across 200+ languages. Direct competitor to Skrivanek with similar full-service portfolio and dedicated project manager model.
• Smartling: Smartling is a cloud-based translation management and localization platform serving enterprise digital content needs. Direct peer in localization services, though more platform/SaaS-oriented vs. Skrivanek's service-led model.

Regional players

• Summa Linguae Technologies: Summa Linguae is a European language services and data solutions provider with strong EU presence. Comparable to Skrivanek as a European-focused competitor, though Summa has stronger presence in Western European markets while Skrivanek is anchored in Poland.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/skrivanekpolska
• Facebookfacebook.com/SkrivanekPolska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/skrivanek-poland

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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