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An AI education technology company developing tools for teachers to grade handwritten math assignments and personalize learning.
Frizzle has raised $500K across 1 funding round.
Key people at Frizzle.
Frizzle was founded in 2025 by Abhay Gupta (Co-founder and CEO) and Shyam Sai (Founder).
Frizzle has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Based in San Francisco, California, Frizzle develops artificial intelligence software that automatically grades handwritten mathematics assignments and provides step-by-step analytical feedback for classroom educators. The education technology platform utilizes machine learning to analyze individual student thinking processes, allowing teachers and private tutors to generate personalized learning interventions based on the resulting data. Operating with a lean team of just two employees, the company's system has already processed thousands of student worksheets, successfully saving educators hundreds of hours in manual grading time. The startup is currently backed by Y Combinator as a participant in its Summer 2025 accelerator batch, and it serves as an official White House AI Education Partner alongside prominent technology corporations including OpenAI and Meta. Frizzle was officially founded in 2025 by former Coinbase executive Abhay Gupta and former Microsoft engineer Shyam Sai.
Frizzle has raised $500K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $500K Seed in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2025 | $500K Seed | — | Rebel Fund, Y Combinator | Announced |
Frizzle was founded in 2025 by Abhay Gupta (Co-founder and CEO) and Shyam Sai (Founder).
Frizzle has raised $500K in total across 1 funding round.
Frizzle's investors include Rebel Fund, Y Combinator.
Key people at Frizzle.
Frizzle is an AI-powered platform designed to automate grading for teachers, starting with math assignments. It saves teachers over 10 hours per week by instantly grading handwritten worksheets, marking mistakes, and providing personalized, red-ink style feedback to students. This automation allows educators to focus on the human aspects of teaching, such as student engagement and lesson planning, rather than repetitive grading tasks. Frizzle serves K-12 teachers, private tutors, and school administrators, addressing the widespread problem of teacher burnout caused by excessive grading workloads. The platform also offers aggregated insights into class performance, helping tailor instruction to individual student needs[1][2][3][4][5].
Frizzle was founded by Abhay Gupta and Shyam, two builders inspired by the teachers who shaped their lives. Abhay Gupta, previously a product manager at Tesla and Coinbase, was motivated to solve the problem of teacher burnout after witnessing friends leave the profession due to grading overload. The idea emerged from recognizing that teachers spend 10–20 hours weekly grading math worksheets, a task ripe for automation. Early traction came from positive feedback by educators who found Frizzle’s AI grading system not only saved time but also enhanced student learning through instant, personalized feedback. The company has expanded its reach internationally, including markets like South Africa, Namibia, the UK, and Europe[1][2][3][4].
Frizzle rides the growing trend of AI-driven automation in education, addressing a critical pain point—teacher burnout caused by administrative overload. The timing is crucial as schools increasingly adopt digital tools and seek scalable solutions to improve teacher retention and student outcomes. Market forces such as the global teacher shortage and demand for personalized learning experiences favor Frizzle’s growth. By automating grading and providing instant feedback, Frizzle influences the broader ecosystem by enabling more agile, data-driven teaching methods and helping preserve the teaching workforce[1][3][4].
Frizzle is poised to expand its impact by broadening subject coverage beyond math and deepening its international presence. Future trends shaping its journey include increased adoption of AI in education, demand for personalized learning, and the push for sustainable teaching careers. As Frizzle evolves, it may become an indispensable "invisible teaching assistant" in classrooms worldwide, fundamentally changing how educators manage their workload and engage with students. Its success will likely inspire further innovation in AI-powered educational tools, reinforcing the shift toward agile, student-centered learning[1][3][4].
