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Vimi, an AI tutoring platform for K-12 students, raised a $12 million seed round led by Viola Ventures and BRM, CEO Roy Bick tells Axios exclusively.

Why it matters: Investors are showing interest in K-12 startups using AI to personalize instruction.

How it works: Tel Aviv-based Vimi delivers short 1:1 math sessions aligned with students' curriculum. Its AI models adapt through continuous feedback loops, replacing human tutors with a lower-cost approach.

"We could not have built this company two years ago," Bick says. "Kids are starting to learn with AI and the technology is ready."

By the numbers: B2C ed-tech startups raised 94 seed rounds in 2025, totaling $191.7 million, with a median deal size of $1.65 million, according to PitchBook.

Catch up quick: Vimi has been in beta as it tailors curriculum to individual school districts, and is planning a national app store launch while continuing to test different markets

Vimi was founded by Bick and Nir Erez, co-founders of Moovit, an Israeli public transit app maker that was acquired by Intel in 2020 for $900 million.

What we're watching: Bick says Vimi is focusing on math, but wants to eventually apply the technology to other educational sectors.

Exclusive: Vimi raises $12M seed for AI tutoring

AI tutoring gains traction as ed-tech funding cools.

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Exclusive: Vimi raises $12M seed for AI tutoring

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