# Knowunity

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/knowunity

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Berlin, Germany
- Website: www.knowunity.de
- Total disclosed funding: $53M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 17, 2025)
- Investors on record: 15

## About

Based in Germany, Knowunity GmbH operates as a digital learning platform that utilizes AI technology to assist students in their educational journey, offering a variety of study resources and tools for enhanced learning experiences.Founded in 2019, Knowunity GmbH is a Berlin-based company that specializes in providing an AI-powered platform for academic support. In June 2025, Knowunity GmbH raised EUR 27 million in series B funding led by new investor XAnge, with participation from another new investor PortfoLion. Returning investors Educapital, Isomer Capital, Project A Ventures, Redalpine, and individual investors also participated in the round. The company was co-founded by Benedict Kurz, Gregor Weber, and Lucas Hild, with Kurz serving as the CEO.Knowunity offers a comprehensive digital learning platform that serves as an AI-powered educational companion for students. The core product is a mobile application that provides access to a wide array of study materials across various subjects, including mathematics, biology, history, and languages. The platform aims to address common academic challenges, such as difficulties in understanding complex topics, lack of resources for efficient studying, and the need for personalized learning approaches. Its user base primarily consists of students in secondary education across Germany and several other European countries, including France, Spain, and Poland. The application facilitates interactive learning experiences by enabling users to access curated study notes, quizzes, and AI-driven assistance, helping them to enhance their academic performance effectively.The revenue model of Knowunity is structured around subscription services that offer enhanced features and functionalities within its learning app. Users can access basic content for free, but premium features are available through a subscription plan known as Knowunity Pro, which unlocks advanced tools such as personalized learning plans and additional educational resources. Transactions occur directly between the company and its end users, primarily students, who subscribe to gain access to exclusive content tailored to their learning needs. The application is designed to support a direct-to-consumer approach, with pricing plans aimed at making educational support affordable and accessible. The company plans to utilize the June 2025 funding to develop its artificial intelligence learning companion, hire staff, and expand into new international markets.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 17, 2025, $31M — XAnge, PortfoLion, Project A, Redalpine, Mutschler Ventures, Isomer Capital, Educapital, Ring Capital, Stride, Pausder Ventures, Combination Ventures, DSH Ventures GmbH
- Series A, Feb 15, 2023, $9.6M — Project A, Redalpine, Educapital, Stride
- Series A, May 13, 2022, $10M — Project A, Redalpine, Stride, Discovery Ventures
- Seed, Apr 1, 2021, $2.4M — Project A, Inventures, Tiny Super Computer Investment Company, Discovery Ventures

## Investors

- Project A (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/project-a) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Inventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/inventures) — Seed
- Tiny Super Computer Investment Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tiny-super-computer-investment-company) — Seed
- Discovery Ventures — Seed, Series A
- Redalpine (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/redalpine) — Series A, Series B
- Stride (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stride) — Series A, Series B
- Educapital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/educapital) — Series A, Series B
- XAnge (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/xange) — Series B
- PortfoLion (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/portfolion) — Series B
- Mutschler Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mutschler-ventures) — Series B
- Isomer Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/isomer-capital) — Series B
- Ring Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ring-capital) — Series B
- Pausder Ventures — Series B
- Combination Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/combination-ventures) — Series B
- DSH Ventures GmbH — Series B