EdTechReview.in is thrilled to announce that Sizzle AI, a New York-based company creating direct-to-learner AI products, has recently raised $7.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by Owl Ventures and with participation from 8VC. With this new fundraising, the startup plans to expand operations and its business reach.
Sizzle AI is a free interactive app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to guide students through any challenge, including word problems, step by step. Instead of giving students the answers, it provides them with guidance and support to help them understand the underlying concepts and build critical thinking skills. It also uses encouraging and reassuring language to boost students’ confidence and enthusiasm for learning.
A recent study revealed that 62% of students avoid asking questions because they worry about others’ judgment. With Sizzle, this fear is eliminated so that students can learn on their terms. The app is the result of a team’s collaborative work that includes individuals with vast backgrounds in social platforms and AI/ML from organizations like Google, Meta, Twitter, and Twitch. The platform employs large language models and deep learning algorithms to facilitate engaging back-and-forth dialogues.
Founder & CEO Jerome Pesenti commented: “Significant advancements in artificial intelligence have created new and valuable tools, but few truly benefit us and improve our lives. Positively harnessing the power of AI can help the next generation of students, the next generation of thinkers and leaders, by allowing us to bridge systemic learning gaps and remove the fear of failure. We want to encourage students to ask questions and let everyone be a lifelong learner, no matter what kind of background they come from, the school they attend or what they’re learning about. We’re thrilled to be able to offer Sizzle internationally for free so that anyone can know through access to instant guidance.”
Sizzle currently covers a wide range of topics, including sciences and mathematics, making it suitable for middle and high school students and learners of all skill levels. It is currently available internationally in English, with plans to expand its language offerings and introduce additional features to enhance the learning experience. Emily Bennett of Owl Ventures commented: “AI will profoundly affect the global education system, and Sizzle AI is leading the way with an app that allows all learners to learn more interactively on their own. We’re excited to support a company empowering generations of learners to come.”
Teachers and educators can now provide their students with an interactive AI-powered learning experience that encourages them to ask questions and develop their critical thinking skills. Sizzle AI is on a mission to make learning an incredible and engaging experience for everyone.
