PlayShifu

PlayShifu is an EdTech startup that offers the best teaching/learning tools for kids (4-12 years of age).

PlayShifu uses a unique blend of tactile (physical) interactions and digital content to provide a holistic fun-learning experience.

PlayShifu was founded in 2016 by Vivek Goyal and Dinesh Advani. The company is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

 

PlayShifu makes educational toys powered by Augmented Reality (AR) to create a physical and digital learning experience for kids, especially in areas such as science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

 

PlayShifu offers three toy platforms, Shifu Orboot, Shifu Plugo and Shifu Tacto are loved around the world and are currently available in 15 countries as they make screen time more meaningful through a physical and digital, or as we like to say, phygital experience.

 

PlayShifu is backed by Chiratae, Inventus Capital, Inflexor Ventures, BIF and others. The company raised $17M in a Series B round on Apr 06, 2021. This brings PlayShifu's total funding to $25.5M to date. The latest round valued PlayShifu at Rs 500 crore post-money.

 

 

  • Year founded: 2016
  • Funding Info: $25.5M over 3 Rounds (Latest Funding Type: Series B)
  • Yearly Revenue: NA
  • Employee Size: 51-200
  • Business Valuation: Valued at Rs 500M as of April 06, 2021
  • City/Town: Bangalore
  • State: Karnataka
  • Country: India
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