Paris-based edtech Didask has secured €10 million in funding to scale its AI- and cognitive science-driven e-learning platform, with plans to accelerate international expansion and launch a new tool focused on informal workplace learning.
The round was led by AVP and Citizen Capital, with participation from MAIF Impact, JuneX, and returning investor Takara Capital.
The funding will support Didask’s ambitions to enhance its Learning Management System (LMS), expand across Europe, and roll out a new “Knowledge Assistant” designed to support informal, in-the-flow-of-work learning. This AI-powered assistant will be integrated directly into workplace tools to help employees upskill seamlessly during their day-to-day tasks.
Founded in 2017 by Son Ly, Arnaud Riegert, and Philip Moore, Didask’s origins trace back to ENS (École Normale Supérieure) in 2006. The co-founders, frustrated by the limitations of traditional e-learning models, wanted to incorporate cognitive science into the digital learning process.
Didask differentiates itself in a crowded LMS market with an AI-guided authoring tool to create structured, personalised learning paths using evidence-based methods. The platform recommends content formats, such as simulations, flashcards, and micro-challenges, tailored to individual learner needs.
The company launched Didia, an intelligent teaching assistant, in 2022. With this new investment, Didask plans to expand Didia’s capabilities to support informal learning contexts via the upcoming Knowledge Assistant.
CEO and co-founder Son Ly said: “I thank our investors for trusting in our vision: to develop a robust technology based on cognitive science to transform corporate training. This fundraising is a key step in making our educational technology accessible to all, helping employees learn effectively on a daily basis, and expanding our impact internationally.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Didask, a pioneering company in the evolution of online learning,” said François Robinet, Managing Partner at AVP. “Their platform combining instructional AI and cognitive science is revolutionising training and skill development. This investment reflects our commitment to backing AI-powered vertical applications.”
Mehdi Belkahla, Investment Director at Citizen Capital, emphasised Didask’s alignment with social impact goals:
“What convinced us about Didask is a strong conviction carried by a committed founding team: training is not just a channel for transmission, it is, above all, a driver of transformation. Their approach, rooted in the principles of equal opportunity and powered by distinctive educational technology, fully aligns with our values at the crossroads of impact, tech, and the future of work.”
The corporate training market in Europe is rapidly evolving, with organisations facing growing pressure to close skills gaps, retain talent, and ensure employees remain adaptable in a tech-driven economy. AI is playing an increasingly central role in this transformation, with startups like Sana Labs (Sweden), Learnlight (Spain/UK), and now Didask leveraging data and automation to personalize learning at scale.
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