London's Gizmo raises $22 million Series A for AI study platform

Gizmo, a London-based AI-powered learning platform, announced on April 15, 2026, that it had raised $22 million in a Series A round led by Shine Capital. Ada Ventures, Seek Investments, GSV and NFX also took part. NFX had earlier led the company's $3.5 million seed round, Tech.eu reported, and the new round is intended to fund international expansion and further development of the technology.

Students upload their own notes, documents or web content, and the platform converts them into tailored study aids, including interactive flashcards, adaptive quizzes and game-style challenges. Through social features, learners can also work together, compete with one another and follow their progress. According to the company, Gizmo is used by more than 13 million learners in over 120 countries, a group that includes secondary school students, university students and professionals seeking to upskill.

Gizmo was founded by three graduates of the University of Cambridge and applies engagement techniques common in consumer technology to studying. The company plans to spend the new capital on hiring for its engineering and AI teams, on growth in the US college market and on faster product development meant to keep its worldwide user base more engaged.