Astral Secures $5.5 Million Seed Funding To Expand AI Tutoring Service

Astral, an AI education startup, has raised a $5.5 million seed round led by MapleVC General Partner Andre Charoo, with continued backing from Stand Together Ventures Lab, Conversion Capital and Original Capital. The company is developing a personalized AI tutor that adapts lessons to each child's learning gaps, pace and reasoning, charging families $100 per month. Already used by thousands of families across more than 33 states, Astral plans to expand nationwide, with its AI tutor approved for Education Savings Account funding in nine states. CEO Shivam Sharma said the company aims to deliver individualized education at scale.

FOUNDERS: Shivam Sharma & Fhad Sheikh

INVESTORS: MapleVC, Stand Together Ventures Lab, Conversion Capital, Original Capital

ROUND: Seed AMOUNT: $5,500,000

HQ: Miami, Florida

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