Kunduz
YC S18Istanbul, TR · Founded 2016 · 85 employees · 5 known investors
Kunduz provides personalized tutoring to students through a combination of vetted tutors and AI, available 24/7. The platform serves students seeking individualized learning support across any course subject.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechMarketplacesAI-Enhanced LearningArtificial IntelligenceEducationMarketplaceTurkeyMiddle East and North AfricaFully Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S18)
Kunduz was founded in 2016 by Basar Basaran, Baris Bilgic, and Melih Sener.
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Basar Basaranin𝕏Co-FounderBasar Basaran is a cofounder at Kunduz with an MBA and MA in Education from Stanford, and previously worked as a consultant at McKinsey.
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Baris BilgicinCo-Founder
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Melih SenerinCo-Founder
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$4.9M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$4.9MraisedJan 2022 · 80 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$4.9MraisedJan 2022 · 80 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Baris BilgicDirector
- Basar BasaranExecutive Officer, Director
- Melih SenerDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.9M
- Amount sold
- $4.9M
- First sale
- Jul 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2018
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Kunduz do?
- Kunduz provides personalized tutoring to students through a combination of vetted tutors and AI, available 24/7. The platform serves students seeking individualized learning support across any course subject.
- Who founded Kunduz?
- Kunduz was founded by Basar Basaran, Baris Bilgic, Melih Sener in 2016.
- Who are Kunduz's investors?
- Kunduz's investors include Dorm Room, StartupFon, Vela Partners, Y Combinator, Zeno Ventures.
- How much funding has Kunduz raised?
- Kunduz has disclosed $4.9M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Kunduz headquartered?
- Kunduz is headquartered in Istanbul, TR.