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Oboe raises $16 million in Series A funding led by a16z to enhance its AI-powered course generation platform.

PRIVATEDec 10, 2025

Amount Raised

$16 Million

Round Type

Series A

New YorkSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceEducationMachine LearningE Learning

Investors

Andreessen HorowitzM.G. SieglerJared HechtEniacHaystackOfflineFactorialAdam D’angeloGarry TanLenny RachitskyMati StaniszewskiMikey Shulman

Description

Oboe has successfully raised $16 million in Series A funding led by a16z, with participation from Eniac, Haystack, Offline, and others. This funding will be utilized to accelerate growth and reach a wider audience. The startup aims to leverage AI to create customized learning experiences. Zicherman emphasized the necessity for rapid execution to achieve their vision of making learning accessible to billions.

Quick answer

Oboe raised $16 Million in a Series A round, dated December 10, 2025. Investors: Andreessen Horowitz, M.G. Siegler, Jared Hecht, Eniac, Haystack, Offline, Factorial and Adam D’angelo. Oboe is based in New York, New York, United States.

How much did Oboe raise?
Oboe raised $16 Million in a Series A round on December 10, 2025.
Who invested in Oboe?
Andreessen Horowitz, M.G. Siegler, Jared Hecht, Eniac, Haystack, Offline, Factorial and Adam D’angelo are named as investors in this round.
What does Oboe do?
Oboe is a startup focused on enhancing human learning through artificial intelligence.
Where is Oboe based and how big is it?
Oboe is based in New York, New York, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Oboe?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Oboe. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Who else raised in Education and E Learning around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Oboe that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Cursor raised $2.3B (Funding Round) on November 13, 2025.
  • Sparkli raised $5M (Pre-Seed) on January 22, 2026.
  • Flashka raised $1.2M (Pre-Seed) on January 12, 2026.
  • BoodleBox raised $5M (Funding Round) on December 10, 2025.
  • Physical Intelligence raised $600M (Funding Round) on November 21, 2025.
  • CampusKnot raised $1.1M (Seed) on November 7, 2025.

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Company Information

Company

Oboe

Location

New York, New York, United States

About

Oboe is a startup focused on enhancing human learning through artificial intelligence. Founded by Nir Zicherman and Michael Mignano, Oboe seeks to empower individuals to become smarter and more productive. The startup aims to make education more accessible and affordable, addressing the challenges faced in acquiring new knowledge. Oboe's products leverage advanced AI technologies to ignite curiosity and improve learning experiences.

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