Knowunity is a Berlin-based AI-powered learning platform built 'by and for students,' combining student-generated study content (notes, summaries, flashcards, quizzes) with a personalized AI study com
Knowunity is a Berlin-based AI-powered learning platform built 'by and for students,' combining student-generated study content (notes, summaries, flashcards, quizzes) with a personalized AI study companion (formerly branded 'SchoolGPT') that provides 24/7 tutoring, step-by-step homework help, adaptive learning plans, and exam preparation. Founded in 2020 by teenagers, the platform has grown to 30M+ students across 20+ countries. Knowunity's mission is to give every student a personalized AI learning companion, ultimately targeting 1 billion students worldwide. The company raised a €27M Series B in June 2025 led by XAnge.
Total raised
$54M
Last stage
Series B
Investors
Benedict Kurz
Born ~2002; founded Knowunity at age 17 while still in school in Sindelfingen, Germany. Former competitive tennis player and German junior Vice Champion. Now 23, he leads 100+ employees and is the youngest board member of the German Startup Association.
LinkedInLucas Hild
Also 17 at founding. Architected Knowunity's entire technical infrastructure, including the Google Cloud/Gemini integration, BigQuery data stack, and the RAG-based AI companion. Primary technical spokesperson in the Google Cloud case study.
LinkedInGregor Weber
Co-founder since founding; previously co-founded schoolsen (Oct 2018 – Sept 2020), an earlier student-focused education venture, before pivoting to Knowunity.
LinkedInYannik Prigl
Fourth co-founder responsible for backend engineering. Studied at Hochschule Reutlingen. Described as handling 'Backend' from founding.
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