• 99math

  Participated · Equity · Jan 2020

  99math develops a multiplayer math game designed for classroom use to make math more engaging through gamification. The company says its product is used by teachers around the world and emphasizes gameplay that keeps students engaged. It reported over 300,000 active users as of January 2021. The startup is described as three years old in the article and is based in Estonia. 99math’s leadership highlights that many existing gamified edtech solutions are not highly engaging, positioning their product as a more compelling alternative. The article does not disclose the company’s revenues or other financials beyond the recent funding. 99math is a Tallinn, Estonia-based startup that runs eSports-style competitions for math students via a free platform for kids and teachers. Its learning format includes “Math Game Days,” where students face off in real-time math battles with live viewers. The platform is free to use for both kids and teachers. About 30,000 elementary students worldwide have participated in its eSports-style math league. The company was co-founded by 19-year-old Timo Timmi, and serial entrepreneur Tõnis Kusmin has joined the team. 99math intends to use the new funds to accelerate its growth.

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