<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">German EdTech startup Knowunity raises €27 million in a Series B round to expand its AI learning companion for students.The funding will be used for further development, hiring talent, and market expansion, particularly targeting the U.S. and Asia.Knowunity aims to reach 1 billion students globally with personalized education.The Series B round was led by XAnge, with participation from other investors and prominent business angels.Knowunity was founded in 2020 by four 17-year-old students who aimed to modernize the education system.The platform has over 20 million users in 15 countries, with significant growth in Germany and Latin America.Initially launched as a TikTok-style platform, Knowunity has evolved into an AI-powered study companion.The company offers a freemium model and generates revenue through partnerships and a B2C subscription business.Students use the app frequently for exam preparation and topic understanding.Knowunity's AI tutor provides tailored recommendations and audio explainers based on peer-created content and national curricula.The company aims to make personalized learning accessible for all students globally.Users engage with the AI companion over seven times per week on average.Knowunity's long-term vision is to replace traditional tutoring with intelligent support available 24/7.XAnge partner believes Knowunity will revolutionize the education system by providing personalized learning experiences.Knowunity's goal is to offer every student a personal AI-based learning companion.The company is focused on providing tailored education and intelligent support to students worldwide.