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Correcto Raises $7M to Build 'Grammarly for Spanish' with AI-Powered Writing Tools

  • Correcto raises $7M seed round to build 'Grammarly for Spanish' led by Octopus Ventures
  • Founded in 2021 before the AI boom, Correcto offers auto-editing for grammar/style in Spanish
  • Sees opportunity despite generative AI like ChatGPT, focusing on 'augmented intelligence'
  • Leveraging OpenAI's Claude and Davinci for new 'Write for Me' feature, fine-tuning for Spanish nuance
  • Targeting professionals in editorial, marketing, communications in Spanish-speaking regions like LatAm
techcrunch.com
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