Gizmo, a London-based AI-powered
learning platform, has raised $22 million in Series A funding to support its
international expansion and further development of its technology. The round
was led by Shine Capital, with participation from Ada Ventures, Seek
Investments, GSV, and NFX, which previously led the company’s $3.5 million seed
round.
Founded by Petros Christodoulou (CEO),
Robin Jack (CTO), and Paul Evangelou (CPO), all graduates of the University of
Cambridge, Gizmo aims to enhance the learning experience by applying engagement
techniques commonly used in consumer technology.
The platform enables students to
transform their notes, documents, and web content into personalised study
materials, including interactive flashcards, adaptive quizzes, and gamified
challenges. Social features allow learners to collaborate, compete, and track
progress, fostering a more engaging and interactive study environment.
Petros Christodoulou, co-founder and
CEO of Gizmo, commented:
We’re not fighting for less screen
time — we’re fighting for better screen time. People aren’t addicted to their
phones; they’re addicted to progress, novelty, social connection, and reward.
Gizmo redirects that energy toward something that builds their future.
Gizmo is used by more than 13 million
learners across over 120 countries, serving a diverse audience that includes
secondary school students, university learners, and professionals seeking to
upskill. The platform addresses a longstanding gap in education, where
traditional study methods have remained largely unchanged despite the
widespread adoption of smartphones and digital technologies.
By leveraging artificial intelligence
to personalise and gamify the learning process, Gizmo seeks to make studying
more engaging and accessible. The company’s long-term vision is to broaden
access to effective education and support learners worldwide through
technology-driven solutions.
The newly secured funding will be used
to expand Gizmo’s engineering and AI teams, support growth in the US college
market, and accelerate product development to deepen engagement across its
global user base.