Gizmo
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About
Gizmo is a London-based AI-powered learning platform that transforms students’ notes, documents, and web content into interactive study materials including flashcards, adaptive quizzes, and gamified challenges 1. Founded in 2021 by University of Cambridge graduates Petros Christodoulou, Robin Jack, and Paul Evangelou, the platform has attracted more than 13 million users across over 120 countries 1. The company had just seven employees prior to the raise and plans to scale to around 30 1.
Funding History
| Date | Round | Amount | Lead | Co-investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Series A | $22M | Shine Capital | Ada Ventures, Seek Investments, GSV, NFX 1 |
| ~2024 | Seed | $3.5M | NFX | — 1 |
What Investors Say
Ethan Daly of Shine Capital on what sets Gizmo apart: “Gizmo has cracked something that’s eluded consumer learning for years: organic, student-driven engagement at massive scale.” 2
Pete Flint of NFX described the team as “focused on making sure people benefit from AI and achieve their potential.” 2
What Founders Say
CEO Petros Christodoulou on the company’s philosophy: “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.” 2
Sources
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TechCrunch, “AI learning app Gizmo levels up with 13M users and a $22M investment,” April 15, 2026. https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/15/ai-learning-app-gizmo-levels-up-with-13m-users-and-a-22m-investment/↩↩↩↩↩
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PRNewsWire, “Gizmo Raises $22 Million Series A to Make Learning Addictive for 13 Million Learners Worldwide,” April 15, 2026. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/gizmo-raises-22-million-series-a-to-make-learning-addictive-for-13-million-learners-worldwide-302741943.html↩↩↩