Brisk Teaching Secures $5M in Seed Funding
In an era where teachers often feel like they’re juggling more apps than lesson plans, Brisk Teaching has emerged as a game-changer.
The AI-powered Chrome extension, launched by former leaders from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Seesaw Learning, is now used by one in ten teachers in the U.S. The startup recently announced a $5 million seed round, bringing total funding to $6.9 million, thanks to investors like Owl Ventures.
What's Brisk Teaching’s mission?
Saving teachers up to 20 hours a week.
With educators currently using an overwhelming 140+ digital tools annually, Brisk streamlines the process, automating grading, lesson planning, and feedback across platforms like Google Workspace.
It’s the kind of magic wand teachers have been dreaming of—minus the Hogwarts letter.
Arman JafferArman Jaffer, Founder of Brisk Teaching posted on LinkedIn and said:
I couldn't be more excited to share that Brisk Teaching has raised $5M in our seed round, bringing our total funding to $6.9M!
He added further:
Brisk is now used by 1 in 10 teachers in the US to save time across tasks like grading, lesson planning, and more.
But it’s not just teachers who benefit. The company has also introduced Brisk Boost, an AI-fueled personal tutor that adapts to each student’s learning needs.
Think of it as your favorite tutor—only without the exorbitant hourly rates.
Boost integrates with existing teacher content, providing real-time feedback, quizzes, and interactive sessions, making learning as engaging as a TikTok dance challenge (okay, maybe not that engaging, but you get the idea).
Since launching, Brisk has amassed over 500,000 users, and it’s not stopping anytime soon. As AI becomes more integrated into classrooms, Brisk’s approach keeps it safe and manageable for students while giving teachers the extra time they desperately need.
After all, when was the last time you heard a teacher complain about too much free time?
In a world where even ChatGPT was once banned by schools, tools like Brisk Boost are helping educators embrace AI as their new, much-needed sidekick.
