- Knowity is a Berlin-based edtech startup that has created an AI-powered learning companion called SchoolGPT.
- The platform helps make personalised tuition more accessible by delivering smart-AI generated learning tools to students around the world.
- Recently, Knowunity raised €27 million to expand globally, particularly across the US and Asia.
Website: knowunity.co.uk
What Is Knowunity?
Knowunity is a edtech company based in Berlin Germany. Founded in 2020 by 4 classmates, the platform was started as a way to make personalised learning more accessible.
The company started as a peer-to-peer platform for students to share notes, but later evolved into a full AI companion, SchoolGPT. To date, Knowunity’s AI is used by over 20 million students in over 20 countries.
As a brand, Knowunity describes themselves as being designed “by and for students”. The platform works by matching learners with visually engaging content that matches their local curricula. Its AI works with learners to provide quizzes, personalised plans for studying and audio explainers for hard topics, making it a great tool for young people preparing for exams.
In June of last year, the company raised a €27M Series B round to allow them to expand into the US and Asia.
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What Makes Knowunity Unique?
Knowunity stands out because it isn’t just another study app, it’s a fully AI-powered platform that helps people study; built by students, for students.
Unlike other AI tools, Knowunity’s tutor is trained on over 3 million study materials and trained to understand different national curricula and exam formats.
But it’s not just its chatbot. Knowunity also provides ways to learn in different formats, including short-form visual content. This makes it very appealing to Gen Z audiences, as it allows them to learn fast and in short bursts.
And it works. The app’s engagement shows that young people interact with the app more than 5 times per week, with younger students using it 7 times or more.
With both a free and premium model available, Knowunity sets itself apart by creating personalised content in a way that young people actually want to learn.
Is There A Market For AI-Powered EdTech?
Yes, and it’s big.
The global edtech market is growing, but so is the demand for more personalised learning. Personal tutors are expensive, meaning that for many, finding tools that allow them to study in a personalised way are incredibly useful.
That’s where Knowunity comes in. By offering 24/7 personalised support at a fraction of the cost, it addresses a huge gap for learners.
With over 1.5 million pieces of study content, 380,000+ student creators, and more than 20 million users around the world, Knowunity is tapping into a very real need. And it’s catching on. In Germany alone, one in three students already uses Knowunity. In Latin America, the app reached one in ten students within just months of launch.
That shows it isn’t just a good product, it’s something students need and will use on repeat.
Where Can You Find Knowunity?
You can download Knowunity as a free app on Android and iOS. To date, it is available in Europe and Latin America but will be expanding to the U.S and Asia soon.
