Kami

Kami

Digital classroom platform with AI assessment

Overview

Kami provides a digital learning platform that converts static documents into interactive, annotated, multimedia materials for classroom use. Teachers can create, assign, and grade activities within Kami and connect with LMSs like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, and Schoology. It includes an AI assessment suite to generate and grade quizzes, plus Class View and Insights for real-time progress and feedback. Accessibility and collaboration features, cloud-based storage, and paperless workflows aim to improve learning outcomes and teacher efficiency.

About Kami

Simplify's Rating
Why Kami is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Education

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$2.7M

Headquarters

Auckland, New Zealand

Founded

2013

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What believers are saying

  • July 2026: Kami released translation, reading-level, and AI goal-selection updates.
  • July 23, 2026: Book Creator shipped embed controls and Scottish Gaelic support.
  • August 13, 2026: Kami's updates page still highlights active product shipping.

What critics are saying

  • Google Classroom plus Gemini erase Kami's wedge as districts standardize on Workspace by 2027.
  • MagicSchool AI and other rivals commoditize AI question generation by 2026.
  • Book Creator's 2025 integration creates execution risk if cross-selling stalls by 2027.

What makes Kami unique

  • 2026: Kami Coach and Questions AI keep teachers in control of classroom AI.
  • September 2025: Book Creator added 20 million users, lifting Kami to 70 million.
  • Kami still integrates Google Classroom, Teams, Canvas, and Schoology for assignment workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$2.7M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$970k
Kami
$5M
ByteDance
$8.2M
Discord
$15M
Canva
$30M
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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Wellness Program

Meal Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

0%
RNZ (Radio New Zealand)
Sep 24th, 2025
Kami Founders Launch Local Startup Fund

Kiwi edtech founders Hengjie Wang and Alliv Sampson, who started Kami 12 years ago, have launched a fund to invest in local startups. Kami, valued at $300 million after a US investor acquired a majority stake, recently acquired British company Book Creator, expanding its user base to 70 million worldwide.

Education Week
Sep 19th, 2025
Ed-Tech Platform Kami Acquires U.K.-Based Book Creator

Kami said the acquisition will allow it to integrate Book Creator's offerings into Kami's existing platform and provide users with additional features.

NZME
Sep 16th, 2025
Kami Acquires UK’s Book Creator

New Zealand-based educational tech company Kami is acquiring UK platform Book Creator for an undisclosed amount. The deal, announced on September 17, is not expected to encounter any UK regulatory issues, according to Kami's CEO Hengjie Wang. This acquisition follows a significant investment in Kami by US-based Boston Ventures Investment Partners, which became the majority shareholder a year ago.

NZ Herald
Aug 22nd, 2024
Americans take controlling stake in NZ software firm at $300m valuation

A second hot education startup falls under US control.

Citybiz
Aug 20th, 2024
Kami Secures $175M Investment from BV

Kami, a leading classroom engagement and teacher productivity platform, announced a significant strategic investment from BV Investment Partners, valuing Kami at over $175 million. This investment will accelerate Kami's growth, deepen its US focus, and expand globally. Kami will continue operating from Auckland, New Zealand, and open a Boston office. All four founders will remain in the business. BV's expertise will help Kami enhance its impact and value in the edtech space.

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