Evulpo, a Zurich-based EdTech startup, has raised €9.3 million in a Series A funding round, showcasing strong belief in its AI-powered educational approach and the strength of its founding team despite challenges in the VC market.
A large portion of this investment is from existing backers, indicating long-term trust in the company’s mission. Investors include Zurich’s Serpentine Ventures, Swiss family offices, and noted entrepreneurs such as Dr. Felix Grisard (HIAG Chairman), Dario Fazlic (WeFox founder), Bruno Pfister (former Swiss Life CEO), footballer Yann Sommer, and Aribeda family office headed by former UBS CEO Dr. Peter Wuffli.
“The potential of our AI-driven learning platform is virtually limitless. Investors who join us today have the chance to be part of the world’s leading e-learning solution,” stated Dr. Christian Marty, Co-founder and CEO of Evulpo.
Since its Zurich inception in 2020 and 2022 market launch, Evulpo has quickly expanded, now operating in seven countries and reaching thousands of families and about 100 schools, with average session lengths significantly surpassing global EdTech engagement standards.
The platform provides curriculum-aligned material developed in partnership with Swiss universities, featuring explainer videos, summaries, and interactive exercises. By incorporating AI, Evulpo provides gamified, adaptive learning paths for students, while offering teachers planning tools, learning analytics, and automatic grading systems.
Academic validations further affirm its value. “Evulpo combines an AI-powered learning environment with curriculum-aligned content, effectively supporting both students and teachers,” said Prof. Uschi Backes-Gellner from the University of Zurich.
Approximately 70% of the new capital is allocated for further product enhancement. Evulpo plans to implement fully adaptive lessons that dynamically adjust to student knowledge levels. Future features will also include inter-class gamification and dashboards offering actionable insights to bridge learning gaps for teachers and school leaders.
The startup aims to provide foundational infrastructure for modern education, not just as an EdTech supplement. It seeks to improve learning outcomes, reduce teacher workload, and enhance educational efficiency. “Think of us as a digital textbook – only ten times more effective,” said Danni Li, Chief Product Officer at Evulpo.
Amidst a global education system grappling with declining PISA scores, teacher shortages, and systemic challenges, Evulpo offers a smart, scalable solution. Previous funding rounds saw €2.4 million in angel investment and €8.2 million in a seed round, bringing the total funding to over €19.9 million with this Series A.