Edwin
YC W18San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 14 employees · Acquired · 2 known investors
Edwin provides AI-powered English tutoring combining adaptive learning technology with human instructors, offering personalized one-on-one lessons to students seeking affordable language instruction. The company later merged with MyBuddy.ai to develop Buddy, a mobile voice-based English tutor targeting children globally who need conversational practice to reach fluency.
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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W18)
Dmitry Staviskyin𝕏Founder/CEO
Dmitry AlekseevinFounder
Investors · 2
In the news
- The 16 Largest Global Startup Funding Rounds of March 2026 – AlleyWatchalleywatch.com · 2026
- Edwin Sifuna Shares Source of His Campaign Funds after Being Linked to Uhuru Kenyatta - Tuko.co.ketuko.co.ke · 2026
- Great North Run: Edwin Thompson raises over £4k for GNAAS | Times and Startimesandstar.co.uk · 2025
- How Edwin Chen Built a $1B+ ARR AI Company in 5 years without any Investorshenrythe9th.substack.com · 2025
- Edwin Academy - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors - Tracxntracxn.com · 2024
- Voice-Based English Tutoring App MyBuddy Merges With a Friend: Edwin | EdSurge Newsedsurge.com · 2020
- Edwin and Buddy join forces to teach kids English | by Dmitry Stavisky | Edwin | Mediummedium.com · 2020
- Edwin Lacierda's PayMongo raises $2.7M from top Silicon Valley funds - Bilyonaryo Business Newsbilyonaryo.com · 2019