🇵🇱🇺🇸Stimy AI

Sector: EdTech / AI Tutoring / Impact Startup  Type: Seed-stage startup  Headquarters: Wilmington, Delaware (with R&D presence in Poland)  Founded: 2023  Founders: Mark Zollner (CEO), Wojciech Drężek (CTO)  Website: stimyapp.com

Overview

Stimy AI is a Polish-American edtech startup developing an AI-powered math tutor designed to democratize access to high-quality mathematics education for students aged 10–18. The platform enables learners to scan handwritten math problems and receive real-time, step-by-step guidance — not just answers. With a focus on underserved communities, Stimy aims to replicate the effectiveness of a personal tutor at less than 5% of the cost.

Product Highlights

• Stimy App: Mobile-first platform available on iOS and Android
• AI Math Engine: Analyzes handwritten math line by line, detects errors, and provides personalized feedback
• Micro-Skill Mapping: Tracks over 1,000 micro-skills to adapt learning paths to each student’s needs
• Multilingual Support: Available in 7 languages, including Polish, English, and Spanish
• Mentoring Program: Free STEM mentoring for students aged 15–18, including onboarding and live support
• Target Audience: Students struggling with math fundamentals, especially in low-access regions

Funding & Growth

• Total Funding Raised: $425K
• Latest Round: Seed round ($425K) in September 2024, led by AIP Seed and Simpact Ventures2
• Revenue Model: Freemium with premium features for schools and NGOs
• Employees: 4 (as of 2025)
• Expansion Focus: Latin America, Central Europe, and underserved U.S. school districts

Business Model & Market

Stimy AI operates a B2C and B2B2C hybrid model, offering free access to individual learners and licensing premium features to schools, NGOs, and education ministries. Its core value lies in bridging the global math education gapthrough scalable, AI-driven tutoring. The company is part of a new wave of impact-first edtech ventures and is often compared to players like Knowt and Korbit.