Vidysea, an AI-driven study abroad platform designed to empower students with personalized academic and career guidance, has raised $1 million in a seed funding round led by Zee Learn Limited (ZLL).
The round also saw participation from Aarvi Family LLP, with additional contributions from the company’s founders and other shareholders.
The funds raised will be used to provide unbiased, data-driven insights that help students make well-informed academic and career choices during their further studies journey, particularly for international.
Additionally, funds will be also used to strengthen its product and expand its team.
Karunn Kandoi, CEO and Founder of Vidysea, said, “This investment allows us to take a significant step toward our vision of revolutionizing student career guidance and navigating them through their further study goals. Not much has changed since I did my MBA till date, we are building a platform that simplifies students’ overwhelming choices and helps them throughout the process for them to get accepted into their dream school and program. Technology is evolving rapidly and can be leveraged and built to provide students with the right tools to navigate their choices effectively. Vidysea is committed to ensuring every student victory by receiving high-quality, reliable, data-driven guidance to unlock their potential.”
Sameer Upadhyay, CSRO and Founder of Vidysea said, “We are excited to be solving this large problem of the industry, helping students navigate through the challenges like admission, visa, settlement, etc. We thank ZLL and Aarvi Family LLP for believing in us and what we are building.”
“We believe in Vidysea’s vision of leveraging technology to bridge the gap between students and their ideal academic paths. The need for personalized career guidance has never been greater, and we see immense potential in what Vidysea is building. By leveraging technology to provide accurate, unbiased, and personalized recommendations, they are addressing a crucial gap in the industry. The platform provides clarity, and equips students with the knowledge they need to make informed choices,” said Manish Rastogi, CEO, ZLL.
“Investing in the future of education is equivalent to investing in the future of society. Vidysea’s AI-driven approach ensures that students receive guidance that is transparent, unbiased, and aligned with their aspirations. We believe in their mission to empower students with the right tools and information, and we are proud to back their efforts,” said Ravi Patel, Aarvi Family LLP.
Founded in September 2024 by Karunn Kandoi and Sameer Upadhyay, Vidysea is building an advanced AI-powered product that simplifies and enhances the decision-making process for students worldwide who want to study further.
Vidysea helps students discover and connect with the best institutions worldwide from K12 to college and graduate schools. Furthermore, Vidysea helps simplify the complicated process of admission, selection, and post-selection for the students.
