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CLASSUM is a Seoul, South Korea-based software company that develops an AI-driven interactive learning experience platform designed to facilitate communication and knowledge sharing within classrooms and corporate organizations. The SaaS platform integrates a GPT-driven virtual assistant to provide personalized learning experiences and advanced data analytics for educational institutions and corporate human resources departments. Operating with an estimated workforce of 51 to 100 employees, the enterprise generates approximately $2 million in annual revenue and currently serves a growing base of 40,000 users. The company has secured between $17.8 million and $22 million in total venture funding across multiple financing rounds, including an $11 million Series A tranche backed by investors such as Pearl Abyss Capital, reaching an estimated valuation of $6.4 million. CLASSUM was officially established in 2018 by founders Youjin Choi and Chaerin Lee.
CLASSUM has raised $16.0M across 2 funding rounds.
CLASSUM has raised $16.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
CLASSUM has raised $16.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $11.0M Pre-Series B in October 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2022 | $11M Series A Plus | Ryan LEE | BIG Basin Capital, Pearl Abyss Capital, Storm Ventures | Announced |
| Apr 1, 2021 | $5M Series A | — | Storm Ventures, Wildcat Ventures, Esther Dyson | Announced |
CLASSUM has raised $16.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
CLASSUM's investors include Ryan Lee, Big Basin Capital, Pearl Abyss Capital, Storm Ventures, Wildcat Ventures, Esther Dyson.
CLASSUM is a South Korean edtech startup founded in 2018 that builds an AI-driven Learning Experience Platform (LXP) delivered as a SaaS model on web and mobile.[1][2][3] It serves universities, corporations, and organizations by enabling interactive communication, knowledge sharing, and personalized learning through features like anonymous Q&A, 1:1 feedback rooms, AI chatbots, and content management tools.[1][2][5] The platform solves the limitations of traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) by fostering two-way engagement, boosting participation—such as increasing student questions from under 10 to 300 per semester—and supporting HRD course operations and skill management.[1][2][5] With cumulative funding of KRW 22.5 billion (about $16M USD) and recent recognition for educational innovation, CLASSUM demonstrates strong growth in the edtech space.[2][3]
CLASSUM was co-founded in August 2018 by KAIST graduates Chae-rin Lee (CEO) and Yu-jin Choi (CEO), who met through a recommendation from KAIST's Technology Startup Innovation Group and decided to launch the company within an hour.[2] Headquartered in Seoul's Gangnam-gu, the duo initially developed an open community platform but pivoted to a B2B SaaS model focused on AI-enhanced learning tools amid rising demand for digital education during the 2020 pandemic.[1][2] Early traction came from university adoption, where features like anonymous questioning dramatically increased student engagement, earning presidential recognition for innovation and setting the stage for corporate expansion.[1][2]
CLASSUM rides the global shift from rigid LMS to dynamic LXPs, accelerated by the pandemic's digital learning boom, particularly in Korea where adoption lagged until 2020.[2] It capitalizes on AI trends in edtech—like GPT assistants and personalized tools—amid market forces favoring hybrid education, corporate upskilling, and engagement-focused platforms in a post-COVID world.[1][2] By enabling anonymity and real-time collaboration, it influences ecosystems in higher education and corporate training, competing with players like Leemons, Learneo, and Sana Labs while boosting participation metrics that traditional tools can't match.[1] This positions CLASSUM as a key enabler in South Korea's edtech surge, with KRW 22.5B funding underscoring investor confidence in AI-driven knowledge sharing.[2]
CLASSUM's momentum—fueled by AI enhancements and proven engagement gains—points to expansion into global corporate training and advanced AI features like automated task handling.[1][2] Trends like AI personalization, hybrid learning, and workforce reskilling will shape its path, potentially scaling beyond Korea via partnerships amid edtech's projected growth.[1] Its influence may evolve from university staple to enterprise leader, building on funding and reviews to refine anonymity safeguards and deepen LXP integrations, solidifying its role in interactive, inclusive education.[3][5]
