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Supernova

Bengaluru, IN · Founded 2025 · 3 known investors

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Supernova is an AI-powered mobile app focused on teaching spoken English through daily personalized lessons, translation practice from the learner's native language, and conversations with an AI tutor called Nova. It targets English learners in India, including working professionals, students, jobseekers, and homemakers.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechEnergy

Founders & leadership

Supernova was founded in 2025 by Nawin Krishna.

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Nawin KrishnaFounderNawin Krishna holds a dual degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Madras and has worked in product and strategy roles at Swiggy during its early growth, followed by leading product development for learning experiences at Vedantu. He founded Supernova, an AI-powered mobile app teaching spoken English through personalized lessons and conversational practice.
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Bernard KieselCFO
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Christopher BridwellPresident CEO
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Arthur BankstonCOO

Investors · 3

VerlinvestreportedBrussels

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Vertex VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $10M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶Undisclosed amountofferedDec 2025 · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Bernard KieselExecutive Officer
  • Christopher BridwellExecutive Officer
  • Arthur BankstonExecutive Officer
Minimum investment
$1K
Incorporated
Corporation, Colorado, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
SupernovaColorado

▸Research sources · 8

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Frequently asked questions

What does Supernova do?
Supernova is an AI-powered mobile app focused on teaching spoken English through daily personalized lessons, translation practice from the learner's native language, and conversations with an AI tutor called Nova. It targets English learners in India, including working professionals, students, jobseekers, and homemakers.
Who founded Supernova?
Supernova was founded by Nawin Krishna in 2025.
Who are Supernova's investors?
Supernova's investors include Kae Capital, Verlinvest, Vertex Ventures.
Where is Supernova headquartered?
Supernova is headquartered in Bengaluru, IN.