Edumentors, a London-based tutoring startup, has secured $2 million in seed funding to boost the development of what it says will be the world’s first fully interactive, human-like AI tutor.
The round was led by Abu Dhabi’s Magna Investments, backed by a group of more than 20 angel investors drawn from the technology and education sectors across multiple countries.
The capital injection will be used to expand the company’s reach and to fund research and development of its flagship product, Edu AI.
Founded in 2022, Edumentors has already made a name for itself in the crowded online education space by matching children with student-tutors from leading universities such as Oxford and Cambridge.
The approach, built on mentorship rather than just instruction, has resonated strongly with parents, 98% of whom reported measurable improvements in their children’s performance.
The company says it has facilitated more than 100,000 lessons across 35 countries, generating $3 million in revenue to date.
The next step for the company includes Edu AI, designed to go beyond pre-recorded lessons or simplistic avatars.
The platform will replicate live tutoring sessions by interpreting facial expressions, recognising body language, and responding to non-verbal cues in real time. It will also feature interactive whiteboards, personalised notes, and live progress tracking.
“Every student deserves a world-class education, regardless of location or background,” said Tornike Asatiani, founder and chief executive of Edumentors. “With Edu AI, we’re opening doors for hundreds of millions of learners to access instruction once reserved for a privileged few.”
Edumentors has already rolled out three AI-driven tools, including an exam-marking assistant, an AI-based parent influencer, and a tutor training module, laying the groundwork for its flagship product. Future developments will include an AI “co-pilot” to complement the main tutoring platform.
The potential market is huge. The global online tutoring industry is forecast to reach $27 billion, with artificial intelligence expected to push adoption and growth even further. Edumentors is eyeing expansion into the United States as part of its next phase of growth.
“By combining proven human tutoring with breakthrough AI capabilities, Edumentors has the opportunity to redefine education at scale,” said investor Richard Hargreaves. “It’s a model built for both impact and growth.”
With this new funding round, the company is betting on technology to make education more accessible and personal, something that has long been considered the preserve of private tutoring.
