Notey Raises $3M Seed

Notey, based in New York City, New York, is a music education technology company that combines game design with an adaptive curriculum to make instrument practice engaging. The company has closed a $3M seed round to support its platform development, European expansion, and hiring efforts.

Investors

The round was led by Tivoli Ventures and co-led by Malta Venture Capital, with additional support from a $1 million non-dilutive development grant from Malta Enterprise.

Notey Use of Funds

Notey plans to use the capital to support deeper platform engagement, develop new instruments and partnerships, expand its European operations, and increase hiring across the United States and Malta. The funds will also support the rollout of its AI-native WorldBuilder platform. Notey has also entered into a distribution partnership with Telemach.

About Notey

Founded in 2023 by Dr. Mak Grgić, Adithya Bellathur, and Yishai Pinchover, Notey is a music education and gaming platform that combines game design with an adaptive curriculum to make instrument practice more engaging. Its platform helps students develop real musical skills while giving teachers visibility into practice between lessons. The company has operations in New York City, Columbia, South Carolina, and Valletta, Malta.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://notey.co

Company: Notey
Raised: $3M
Round: Seed
Funding Date: October 1, 2026
Lead Investor: Tivoli Ventures, Malta Venture Capital
Additional Investors: Malta Enterprise
Software Category: EdTech / Music Education
Source: https://world.einnews.com/pr_news/945798727/notey-closes-3m-seed-round-and-opens-its-european-operation-in-malta