Opennote, a San Francisco, CA-based AI-powered education personalization platform, has raised $850,000 in funding.
Investors
The all-equity round was led by Afore Capital, with participation from Sancus Ventures, Script Capital, Untitled Ventures, and a group of undisclosed angel investors.
Afore Capital is a venture capital firm focused exclusively on pre-seed investments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, it backs founders at the earliest stages. The firm provides initial funding, hands-on support, and strategic guidance to help startups reach product-market fit and scale.
Opennote Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to support its international expansion, scale operations beyond California’s Bay Area, and hire technical talent.
About Opennote
Founded by Abhi Arya, Rishi Srihari, and Vedant Vyas, Opennote is an interactive AI learning ecosystem that enables students to personalize and engage with their course content. The platform allows users to consolidate class materials and transform them into AI-generated videos, diagrams, and workflows. Headquartered in San Francisco, California, Opennote currently serves users in nearly 100 countries and maintains a campus ambassador program across top North American institutions.
Funding Details
Company: Opennote
Raised: $850K
Round: Unknown
Funding Date: July 2025
Lead Investor: Afore Capital
Additional Investors: Sancus Ventures, Script Capital, Untitled Ventures, and undisclosed angel investors
Company Website: https://www.opennote.com/
Software Category: EdTech / AI Learning Platform
Source: https://betakit.com/opennote-raises-850000-usd-secures-y-combinator-spot-for-edtech-platform/