Eevi Raises Pre-Seed Funding

Eevi, an Amsterdam-based startup building a voice-first AI language tutor, has raised a pre-seed funding round to further develop its platform. The company aims to move language learning beyond traditional tap-and-swipe exercises by using real-time AI to facilitate spoken conversation, helping users reach conversational fluency.

Investors

The funding round was led by Rockstart, an early-stage investor that supports founders in scaling their technology companies.

Eevi Use of Funds

The company intends to use the capital to accelerate its growth and product development in a rapidly evolving AI market, allowing the team to scale its operations while continuing to refine its dynamic language curriculum.

About Eevi

Founded in 2025 by Filemon Schöffer and Jago Gazendam, Eevi is a language-learning platform that recreates the experience of having a private tutor in your pocket. The app uses real-time AI to conduct lessons through a voice-first interface, drawing on over 15 academic frameworks to teach languages in context without relying on grammar-heavy memorization.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://eevi.ai

Company: Eevi
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Pre-seed
Funding Date: September 22, 2026
Lead Investor: Rockstart
Software Category: Edtech
Source: https://tech.eu/2026/09/22/eevi-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-get-language-learners-speaking-from-day-one/