Filo instant live tutoring is on a growth drive. The startup has raised $23 million to advance pedagogy product development, acquire new talents, introduce fresh categories, and scale its tutor base across the country.
Sharing the news Imbesat Ahmad, Founder and CEO of Filo, said, “At Filo, we are extremely passionate about technology and how it can help students achieve their goals. One of the biggest challenges students face in their journey is learning gaps, which become visible when they are attempting to solve problems on their own. Quick resolutions at this time, when they are fully involved, smoothens their path extensively. However, building a solution like this requires deep engineering and AI capabilities; which is what we have been working on for the last 1.5 years.”
Ahmad added, “We have also proven a cash-efficient high pull model which is a first of its kind in the current edtech space. This round of funding will give exponential pace to an already hyper-growth trajectory of Filo and help us scale the tech and innovation opportunities. We are glad our investors share a similar vision for Filo as our leadership team. The combined strategic synergies will help us realise our mission to make the concept of ‘instant live tutoring’ a success worldwide.”
Filo Instant Live Tutoring is by far the Largest Pool of Tutors in the Tutor Universe
In almost a year, Filo has grown to more than 1.5 million downloads and more than 350,000 monthly active users along with overwhelming student reviews. The 24X7 live platform is present in more than 15 countries and has over 40,000+ tutors on the platform, which is by far the largest pool of tutors in the world.
Annie Luchsinger, VP, Anthos Capital said, “We are excited about Filo because of their unique value proposition to students that has resulted in rapid traction and outstanding customer advocacy. Their ability to effectively and seamlessly match teachers and students in a matter of seconds we believe to be unmatched in the market today and is a use case that can extend globally. We’re thrilled to partner with Imbesat and the Filo team.”
The Series A funding led by Anthos Capital in what is reportedly the largest Series A round in the Indian edtech space.
The round also saw participation from existing investor Better Capital along with GSV, Sapling Capital, and a host of well-known individual investors including Gokul Rajaram, Rob Frohwein (Co-founder, Kabbage), Mate Pencz and Florian Hagenbuch (Founders, Loft), and Ross Lipson (Co-founder, Dutchie).
