SigIQ.ai, a Berkeley, CA-based AI-driven educational technology startup, has emerged from stealth mode with $9.5 million in seed funding.
Investors
The round was co-led by The House Fund and GSV Ventures, with participation from Duolingo, General Catalyst India (Venture Highway), Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia India), Calibrate Ventures, and a group of angel investors, including notable figures from the AI and education sectors.
The House Fund is a pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm focused on supporting startups affiliated with the University of California, Berkeley. Since its founding in 2016, it has invested in over 100 startups, resulting in more than 15 exits and over $5 billion in follow-on funding.
GSV Ventures is a female-led, multi-stage venture capital firm specializing in education technology. The firm invests across the “Pre-K to Gray” spectrum, targeting companies that provide digital learning and workforce development solutions.
SigIQ.ai Use of Funds
The company plans to use the funds to accelerate hiring, enhance its proprietary AI models, and scale its platforms across educational systems globally.
About SigIQ.ai
Founded in 2023 by Karttikeya Mangalam and Prof. Kurt Keutzer, SigIQ.ai develops AI-powered learning tools that deliver personalized education at scale. The company’s flagship platforms include: PadhAI – personalized AI tutors tailored for UPSC exam preparation and EverTutor – designed specifically for GRE test preparation (targeting the U.S. education market). With offices in Berkeley and Gurgaon, SigIQ.ai aims to transform education through personalized AI tutoring that delivers elite-level instruction at the cost of computation.
Funding Details
Company: SigIQ.ai
Raised: $9.5M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: April 2025
Lead Investors: The House Fund, GSV Ventures
Additional Investors: Duolingo, General Catalyst India (Venture Highway), Peak XV Partners, Calibrate Ventures, Andy Konwinski, Christian Storm, Prof. Trevor Darrell, Prof. Jitendra Malik, Prof. Srini Devadas, Prof. Sharad Malik
Company Website: https://sigiq.ai/
Software Category: AI-Edtech Solutions
Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/07/3056876/0/en/AI-tutoring-startup-SigIQ-ai-emerges-from-stealth-with-9-5M-to-democratize-elite-education.html