Filo

Filo

Mobile application providing live tutoring and exam prep services for students

Founded

2020

Headquarters

Gurugram (India)

Status

Series A

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Filo is a pioneering edtech platform positioned as the world’s only live instant tutoring app, Filo connects students with expert tutors in less than 60 seconds, 24/7, across 15+ countries. The platform is designed to cater to diverse learning styles, offering personalized, on-demand academic support through live video sessions, interactive whiteboards and file sharing. Filo’s mission is to democratize quality education and make learning accessible, convenient and effective for every student, regardless of geography or schedule.

Core Products & Services

  • Instant Live Tutoring: 1:1 video sessions with subject-matter experts, available any time of day.

  • Personalized Private Classes: Custom course plans, strategic learning guidance, and continuous performance monitoring.

  • On-Demand Academic Resources: Study materials, practice problems and recorded sessions for self-paced learning.

  • Interactive Tools: Real-time whiteboards and file sharing to enhance engagement and concept clarity.

Unique Value Proposition

  • Speed & Accessibility: Students are matched with qualified tutors in under 60 seconds, eliminating scheduling hassles.

  • Expert Tutor Pool: 60,000+ rigorously vetted tutors, ensuring high-quality, reliable academic support.

  • Scalability: Over 3.5 million students served, 80,000+ live classes daily and a growing international footprint.

Business Model & Revenue Streams

  • Pay-Per-Session Fees: Students pay for each live tutoring session, providing flexibility and accessibility for occasional users.

  • Subscription Plans: Regular users can opt for monthly or annual subscriptions, offering unlimited or bundled session access for a fixed fee.

  • Commission from Tutors: Filo charges tutors a commission on the earnings they generate through the platform, incentivizing high-quality engagement.

  • Partnerships with Educational Institutions: Filo collaborates with schools and colleges to offer supplemental learning resources, earning partnership or licensing fees.

  • Value-Added Services: Additional revenue from premium features, such as personalized learning plans, session recordings and advanced analytics for parents and institutions.

Customer Segmentation

  • B2C: High school and college students seeking instant, on-demand academic help.

  • Parents: Looking for trusted, flexible tutoring solutions for their children.

  • B2B: Educational institutions integrating Filo as a supplemental learning platform.

  • Lifelong Learners: Adults and professionals seeking quick upskilling or exam prep.

Growth Strategy

  • Market Expansion: Aggressive onboarding of tutors and students in India and international markets, especially in underserved regions.

  • Product Innovation: Continuous enhancement of the matching algorithm, AI-driven personalization and new learning formats.

  • Strategic Partnerships: Collaborations with schools, edtech platform, and content providers to broaden reach and diversify offerings.

  • Scalability: Investment in technology and tutor acquisition to support exponential growth in session volumes and geographies.

Key People

Imbesat Ahmad

Rohit Kumar

Shadman Anwer

Key Metrics

Total Equity Funding

$23.3 Million

No. of Funding Rounds

2

Latest Funding Round

$23 Million, Series A

as of March 3, 2022

Post Money Valuation

-

as of N/A

Funding Multiple

-

as of N/A

Investors

Better Capital

and 2 more

Employee Count

1316

Similar Companies

Teachmint

Exit Details

N/A

All Funding Rounds

DateRound NameAmountValuationRevenueRevenue Multiple
Investors
March 3, 2022Series A$23 Million-$3.5 Million- Anthos Capital, Better Capital, GSV Ventures
February 11, 2021Seed$260 K--- Better Capital

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