Gizmo secures $22M Series A to advance AI-powered education

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.