A Zurich startup just scored one of Europe’s largest EdTech rounds of 2024.
Evulpo’s bold €9.3 million Series A breaks through a tough VC market, as investors bet on its AI-driven vision to shake up learning in the EU.
Key Takeaways:
- Evulpo secures €9.3M Series A amid tight EdTech funding cycles
- Backers include leading Swiss investors, entrepreneurs, and global athletes
- AI-powered platform targets students and schools across seven+ countries
- Product aims to lighten teacher workloads and close learning gaps
- Plans set for adaptive lessons, actionable analytics, and wider European and US expansion
Evulpo, a Zurich-based EdTech company, has raised €9.3 million in a Series A funding round to expand its AI-powered learning platform in the EU. With curriculum-aligned content and adaptive tools, Evulpo aims to make digital education more effective and scalable for students and teachers.
Zurich’s Evulpo Defies VC Slowdown, Raises €9.3M to Reinvent E-Learning
Zurich-based Evulpo has bucked Europe’s cautious VC climate, raising €9.3 million in fresh Series A funding aimed at overhauling digital education across the EU. The startup’s rapid growth and bold AI play have caught the eye of top Swiss investors and entrepreneurs—even as global EdTech investment contracts post-2021.
“Evulpo’s growth reflects strong demand for effective, accessible edtech solutions,” said Dr Christian Marty, CEO and co-founder, in an exclusive interview (Evulpo, 2024).
Heavy-Hitters Double Down on AI Learning
A majority of the round came from Evulpo’s existing backers, signaling deep confidence. Investors include Zurich’s Serpentine Ventures, several Swiss family offices, and high-profile names like Dr Felix Grisard (HIAG), Dario Fazlic (WeFox), Bruno Pfister (ex-CEO, Swiss Life), and footballer Yann Sommer.
“The potential of our AI-driven learning platform is virtually limitless,” Marty insisted. “Investors who join us today can be part of the world’s leading e-learning solution”.
The Product: Adaptive Content, Real Engagement
Evulpo launched just two years ago. Today, it operates in seven countries and is used by thousands of families and nearly 100 schools. The average user session runs over 30 minutes—a rare feat in digital learning.
Content is curriculum-aligned, produced in partnership with Swiss universities. The platform blends explainer videos, concise lesson summaries, and interactive exercises tailored to students’ progress. Teachers get tools for lesson planning, graded feedback, and analytics.
“Evulpo combines AI-powered learning with curriculum-aligned content, effectively supporting both students and teachers,” says Prof Uschi Backes-Gellner, University of Zurich.
Real-World Impact: “It Changed How My Child Learns”
For Zurich mother, Ivana Keller, Evulpo’s adaptive practice sessions gave her son newfound confidence in math. “He actually asks to do extra lessons—something I never saw before,” she laughs. “It’s not just videos; it meets him at his level.”
Why It Matters
Digital learning is in crisis. PISA scores are dropping, teacher shortages are mounting, and many EdTech tools struggle to move the needle. Evulpo’s approach—combining adaptive AI, curriculum rigor, and actionable teacher tools—could shift learning outcomes for millions of students across the EU.
What’s Next
- 70% of funding is dedicated to developing fully adaptive lessons and personalized pathways
- Expansion of inter-class gamification and engagement features
- Launch of dashboards giving educators actionable insights to close learning gaps
- Plans for strategic entry into additional European and US school markets
Impact
Evulpo’s investment means more engaging, personalized learning tools for your kids—and streamlined, less stressful workloads for their teachers. New features promise to address knowledge gaps faster, making homework time more effective and less frustrating for families.
Numbers to Watch
- €19.9M+ in total backing since founding, including this new round
- 7 countries served and ~100 schools already using Evulpo
- Average student session: 30+ minutes (global EdTech average: 10–15 min)
Conclusion
Evulpo’s headline funding round shows hunger for solutions that blend curriculum quality with real AI smarts. As the platform prepares for rapid growth in the EU, students and teachers could see digital learning that’s more personalized—and more effective—than ever before. Is this the breakthrough digital classrooms have been waiting for?