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Vidysea Announces $1M Seed Funding to Disrupt AI-Driven Study Abroad Guidance

Vidysea, an AI-powered study abroad platform, has raised $1 million in seed funding to enhance its technology and expand its team. The funding round was led by Zee Learn Limited (ZLL) and Aarvi Family LLP, with contributions from the company’s founders and other shareholders. The investment will accelerate Vidysea’s mission to provide data-driven insights that empower students in making informed academic and career decisions for international studies.

Founded in September 2024, Vidysea leverages advanced AI to simplify the study abroad process, helping students identify and connect with top institutions worldwide from K-12 to graduate schools. The platform streamlines admissions, selection, and post-selection processes, offering personalized career guidance.

Manish Rastogi, CEO of ZLL, highlighted the platform’s role in bridging the gap between students and their ideal academic paths, emphasizing its potential to provide unbiased recommendations. Ravi Patel of Aarvi Family LLP described the investment as a step toward advancing education and ensuring transparent, AI-driven guidance for students. Karunn Kandoi, CEO and Founder of Vidysea, stated that the funding enables the company to build a transformative platform that simplifies decision-making and helps students achieve their academic goals. Sameer Upadhyay, CSRO and Founder of Vidysea, expressed gratitude to investors for supporting their vision of solving industry challenges like admissions, visas, and settlements through AI-driven solutions.

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