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Since its launch in 2021, Gizmo , an AI-powered learning platform that transforms students’ notes into interactive study materials, has attracted more than 13 million users across over 120 countries. This is a significant jump from the over 300,000 users the platform had when TechCrunch last covered it in 2023. And, as user adoption increases, investor interest is following suit. The company recently secured $22 million in Series A funding, according to its announcement on Tuesday. The funding will go toward expanding Gizmo’s engineering and AI teams, as well as expanding its presence in the U.S. college market. The company, which had just seven employees prior to the raise, plans to scale to around 30, CEO Petros Christodoulou tells TechCrunch. The company’s momentum comes at a time when student behavior is shifting. Academic performance in the U.S. has hit a historic low, according to the 2025 National Assessment of Educational Progress . Excessive screen time and reduced attention spans have been noted in previous studies as contributing factors. Plus, with many young learners drawn to platforms like TikTok and YouTube, the biggest challenge for edtech startups is how to sustain engagement. Gizmo is betting that gamifying learning may be the solution. Designed for teenagers and young adults, Gizmo believes that its appeal is the use of game mechanics to drive engagement. Features like leaderboards, streaks, limited daily lives for incorrect answers, and the ability to challenge friends are designed to keep users coming back. Other micro-learning platforms have also gained traction in recent years, such as Anki, Quizlet, and Nibble, alongside newer entrants such as Yuno and Knowt , which have all attempted to redirect screen-time habits into productive learning. However, for a young learning app like Gizmo to grow this much interest in just a few years is notable. For comparison, Yuno touts 1 million app downloads, and Knowt has more than 7 million users. The Series A round was led by Shine Capital, with participation from Ada Ventures, Seek Investments, GSV, and NFX, which previously led Gizmo’s $3.5 million seed round. Topics AI , Apps , Apps , EdTech , Education , funding round , Fundraising , learning , Startups , Startups Lauren Forristal Lauren covers media, streaming, apps and platforms at TechCrunch. You can contact or verify outreach from Lauren by emailing laurenf.techcrunch@gmail.com or via encrypted message at laurenforris22.25 on Signal. View Bio April 30 San Francisco, CA StrictlyVC kicks off the year in SF. Get in the room for unfiltered fireside chats with industry leaders, insider VC insights, and high-value connections that actually move the needle. Tickets are limited. REGISTER NOW Most Popular An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility Amanda Silberling Stanford report highlights growing disconnect between AI insiders and everyone else Sarah Perez Sam Altman responds to ‘incendiary’ New Yorker article after attack on his home Anthony Ha Anthropic temporarily banned OpenClaw's creator from accessing Claude Julie Bort France to ditch Windows for Linux to reduce reliance on US tech Zack Whittaker YouTube Premium and YouTube Music are getting more expensive Aisha Malik This founder helped build SpaceX's most powerful rocket engine. Now he's building a ‘fighter jet for orbit.' Tim Fernholz