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StudySmarter
EdTech company that develops an intelligent and content-agnostic platform for lifelong learning
About StudySmarter
StudySmarter is a German EdTech startup that operates a digital learning platform designed to enhance student productivity and learning efficiency. The platform serves students across various educational levels, from high school to university, providing them with personalized study plans, interactive content, and a collaborative learning environment. StudySmarter operates in the education technology market, leveraging advanced algorithms and data analytics to tailor study materials to individual needs. The business model is primarily subscription-based, offering both free and premium plans, with the latter providing additional features and resources. Revenue is generated through these subscriptions as well as partnerships with educational institutions and advertisers. The platform's user-friendly interface and comprehensive resources make it a valuable tool for students aiming to optimize their study habits and academic performance.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2018
- Headquarters
- Munich, Germany
- Employees
- 92
- Open positions
- 310
- Dealroom signal
- 60.8/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Learning Tools and Resources
- Sector
- Edtech, E-Learning, Higher Education, K-12, Test Prep
- Technology
- Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Mobile app
- Business model
- SaaS
- Client focus
- b2c
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Oct 2021 | $16M | $64M | Goodwater Capital | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | May 2021 | $15M | $60M | Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures · Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen · Left Lane Capital · Goodwater Capital | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for StudySmarter is 3.9M monthly website visits, up 56% over the last three months. StudySmarter's team declined 2.1% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Philip Ginthoer
Nikolaus Bayer- CDChristian Dereser
71circles
Dieter von Holtzbrinck Ventures
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
Goodwater Capital
Owl Ventures
Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen
Left Lane Capital
Other known investors3 additional known investors
2xN
LMU Entrepreneurship Center
Xpreneurs
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Global footprint
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