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CircleIn
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CircleIn is a student success platform that gives students unlimited 1:1 AI tutoring and connects them with classmates for peer help, knowledge sharing, study rooms, and collaborative study packs. It is sold to schools to improve student retention and graduation rates and reduce dropouts.
Investors · 2
Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2020 | $1.1M |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2019 | $225K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does CircleIn do?
- CircleIn is a student success platform that gives students unlimited 1:1 AI tutoring and connects them with classmates for peer help, knowledge sharing, study rooms, and collaborative study packs. It is sold to schools to improve student retention and graduation rates and reduce dropouts.
- Who are CircleIn's investors?
- CircleIn's investors include American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, PHX Ventures.