Voovo Secures €500K Pre-Seed Funding to Transform Education with AI-Driven Microlearning Platform

Budapest, Hungary – October 7, 2024 – Voovo, a cutting-edge AI-powered flashcard platform, has announced the successful closing of a €500,000 pre-seed funding round. Led by Techstars in partnership with STRT Ventures, Peter Csillag, and Óbuda University Venture Capital Fund, this strategic investment will fuel Voovo’s mission to revolutionize education through personalized, data-driven microlearning.
Founded by Benedek Herman, Voovo is designed to enhance learning efficiency and memory retention by leveraging spaced repetition and active recall—proven cognitive techniques that help students better absorb and retain information. With over 100,000 students already benefiting from its interactive flashcards, the app is set to expand its impact with this latest round of funding.
Martin Olczyk, Managing Director at Techstars, emphasized his confidence in Voovo’s future:
“Voovo’s team is not only innovative but exceptionally adept at execution. They have identified a key challenge in education and are solving it by helping students learn faster and smarter. This investment highlights our belief in their vision and ability to transform how students engage with content.”
The participation of Óbuda University Venture Capital Fund reflects the significant role Voovo plays in academia. Imre Hild, CEO of Óbuda Univenture Capital, stated:
“Voovo stands out for its deep understanding of educational challenges and commitment to making a meaningful impact on the learning community. Benedek and his team have a clear vision, and we’re excited to support them in reshaping the future of education.”
This investment will enable Voovo to refine its platform, improve user experience, and deepen its integration with school curriculums. The company also plans to expand its presence in Central and Eastern Europe while strengthening its user acquisition efforts in key educational markets.
CEO Benedek Herman reflected on the milestone:
“Our vision has always been to democratize effective learning methods such as active recall and spaced repetition. This funding allows us to bring these tools to students everywhere, ensuring that all learners—not just top performers—have access to the best learning strategies.”
With its focus on scaling operations and preparing for a larger funding round next year, Voovo is well-positioned to grow its presence in classrooms across Hungary and Europe, helping more students unlock their academic potential through AI-powered, personalized learning experiences.
About Voovo
Voovo is an AI-powered flashcard app that offers a personalized microlearning experience. By utilizing scientifically proven techniques like spaced repetition and active recall, Voovo enhances memory retention and helps students study more efficiently. Since its inception, the app has empowered over 100,000 students globally, enabling them to achieve their academic goals with ease.