Edtech platform raises $4.5M to help teach students how to vibe code
Edtech startup Imagi has raised $4.5 million to expand its platform, which teaches K-12 students coding and AI literacy. The company partners with tools like Lovable to provide a safe, monitored environment for students to learn 'vibe coding'.
Why it matters
As AI becomes ubiquitous, this initiative addresses the critical need for safe, age-appropriate AI literacy tools in the classroom.
Dora Palfi comes from a family of teachers. Naturally, then, “it was instilled in me that education is something that can completely alter the trajectory of your life,” she told TechCrunch.
In 2018, she and Beatrice Ionascu launched Imagi , a company that helps provide K-12 students and teachers with the tools to teach and build curriculum around coding, basic computer skills and, as of last year, AI literacy. On Thursday, the company announced a $4.5 million seed round, with investors including Brighteye Ventures, Day One Capital, and artist Wil.i.am.
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