Last week Knowledgehook, the edtech platform cofounded by former Microsoft manager Travis Ratnam, raised almost $18 million in a funding round backed by Alexandria Corp and Nelson Education.
Edtech has seen a surge in demand around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with VCs pouring money into remote learning startups which have allowed individuals and institutions alike to stick to their lesson plans.
Knowledgehook incorporates AI technology to help teachers and parents alike track pupils' progression in math. CEO Ratnam, a one-time program manager at Microsoft, said the company had been born out of his own "struggle with math as a child".
"Having the right, personalized guidance makes all the difference and every student deserves to have a teacher who has access to the best pedagogical tools, and parents who have insights into their learning challenges," he said.
"Our platform is not a game, but will pull together a 360 view on a child's learning journey enabling people around them to improve their experience and outcomes."
The firm said it would use the £13.5 million (or around $17.5 million) raised to expand its reach around the world — with a mission statement of reaching 50 million pupils globally.
Business Insider got an exclusive look at the pitch deck Knowledgehook used to bring investors on board:
