Founder & CEO
Profile summary: Bachelor at Sikkim Manipal University of Health, Medical and Technological Sciences
iStoria
iStoria is an edtech application that enhances English language proficiency through a structured reading program featuring graded Oxford stories, catering to learners from beginner to advanced levels. The app provides continuous progress tracking and vocabulary acquisition, ensuring users can master over 3,000 essential words within eight months.
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Updated 7 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$1.3MRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
across 1 round
BVCF$1.3M · Seed
Announced Jan 2024
Disclosed cumulative: $1.3M
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Founders
Co-founder
Profile summary: MS in Information Technology Management at Open University Malaysia
Co-founder
Profile summary: BS in Management Information Systems at Islamic University of Gaza
Co-founder
Profile summary: BS in Advertising and Marketing Communication at Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University
Product
Problem
Many English language learners struggle to improve their proficiency due to a lack of engaging and structured learning resources. Traditional methods often fail to provide personalized learning paths and continuous progress tracking, hindering effective vocabulary acquisition and overall language development.
Solution
iStoria is an edtech application designed to enhance English language skills through a structured reading program featuring graded Oxford stories. The app offers a diverse library of stories catering to learners from beginner to advanced levels, ensuring a personalized learning experience. iStoria provides continuous progress tracking, allowing users to monitor their development and vocabulary acquisition. The platform incorporates interactive features such as one-click translations, pronunciation assistance, and intelligent support to facilitate seamless reading and comprehension. By focusing on graded reading and vocabulary reinforcement, iStoria helps learners master essential words and achieve advanced English proficiency.
Target Audience
iStoria primarily targets English language learners worldwide, from beginners to advanced students, who seek a structured, engaging, and effective method to improve their reading, vocabulary, and overall language proficiency.
Features
- Graded Oxford stories ranging from beginner to advanced levels
- One-click translation of words and phrases within the stories
- Pronunciation support with options for American and British accents
- Intelligent assistant for reading correction and fluency improvement
- Vocabulary training with five types of exercises: listening, reading, definition, usage, and spelling
- Progress tracking to monitor vocabulary growth and learning milestones
- Customizable reading experience with night/day mode and background music options
- Level assessment test to determine the appropriate starting point for each learner