India, April 30 -- AI-powered edtech platform Stimuler has raised $3.75 Mn (around INR 31.9 Cr) in its pre-Series A round led by Lightspeed and Singapore-based SWC Global. The round also saw participation from MVP, Rebright Partners, Force Ventures, gradCapital and Operators Studio.

Stimuler plans to use the fresh capital to boost its in-house AI infrastructure, expand its tech team, and bolster distribution.

Founded in 2022 by Akshay Akash, Akshat Baranwal, Ankit Kumar Pandey, and Anesh Srivastav, Stimuler offers a voice-first AI tutor to help speakers improve their English speaking skills. The startup claims to have users in more than 150 countries, predominantly in Latin America, Southeast Asia and India.

Speaking with Inc42, Akash ...