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 more than 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 .…