Mathos
YC W24San Francisco, US · Founded 2023 · 5 employees · 1 known investors
Mathos AI is an AI-powered math solver and tutoring platform that helps students solve math problems across algebra, calculus, geometry, and physics through photo capture, voice input, or text. The platform provides step-by-step explanations, homework assistance, and interactive learning games for students.
Also known as MathGPT · MathGPT Pro · MathGPTPro
AI & Machine LearningEdTechAI-Enhanced LearningEducationGenerative AIAIUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W24)
Mathos was founded in 2023 by Tianwei Yue and Qi Lyu.
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Tianwei Yuein𝕏FounderTianwei Yue has worked in machine learning engineering roles at tech companies since around 2015, with focus areas in AI, reinforcement learning, and robotics. He has been building language agents since 2022.
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Qi LyuCofounder30 Under 30 2025
Investors · 1
The YC application· Winter 2024 batch
Alumni Q&A
- What is your long-term vision? If you truly succeed, what will be different about the world?
- The founders aim to use AI for personalized education that goes beyond answering questions to helping students learn and adapt, with the goal of making quality, affordable, personalized learning accessible to people regardless of location or background.
Summarized from the founders' answers on their Y Combinator profile.
Competitors · 3
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BYJU'S1575 shared keywordsBYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.
Brightchamps1009 shared keywordsBrightCHAMPS is an online education platform offering live, one-on-one courses for children aged 6-16 in subjects such as coding, financial literacy, robotics, math, and communication. It serves parents and students across 30+ countries with expert teachers and structured, age-based curricula.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Mathos do?
- Mathos AI is an AI-powered math solver and tutoring platform that helps students solve math problems across algebra, calculus, geometry, and physics through photo capture, voice input, or text. The platform provides step-by-step explanations, homework assistance, and interactive learning games for students.
- Who founded Mathos?
- Mathos was founded by Tianwei Yue, Qi Lyu in 2023.
- Who are Mathos's investors?
- Mathos's investors include Y Combinator.
- Where is Mathos headquartered?
- Mathos is headquartered in San Francisco, US.