Two former NHS doctors have successfully raised £1.2 million in funding after leaving their medical careers to focus on solving educational inequality through technology.
Medly AI, co-founded in 2023 by doctors Paul Jung and Kavi Samra, was created with the mission of ensuring students from all backgrounds have equal access to personalised education. Having grown up in low-income families, both founders have personally experienced the widespread educational inequalities within the system.
Utilising cutting-edge AI, neuroscience, and established educational theories, Medly AI offers personalised, curriculum-based learning, positioning itself as the next generation of AI tutoring.
The app’s key features include AI-predicted exam papers tailored to specific exam boards, and the ability to take a photo of any exam question for immediate assistance and detailed explanations.
Since its initial launch, Medly AI has already helped over 10,000 students improve their GCSE results. Its adaptive learning technology provides tailored support, allowing students to address their individual needs and improve their academic outcomes.
Speaking about the company’s mission, co-founder Kavi Samra said: “At the heart of Medly AI is a mission to democratise education by making high-quality, personalised learning accessible to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.”
Kavi also emphasised the significance of the institutional support they’ve received: “Our institutional partners include UCL, Innovate UK, Microsoft, and Google, all of whom have contributed £400,000 towards our operational costs. On top of that, we’ve raised £1.2 million, with Eka Ventures leading the funding round. They share our passion for transforming personalised learning.”
Kavi and Paul both come from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and despite studying medicine at University College London, Kavi was often reminded of the significant disparities in the education system. His family couldn’t afford private tuition or the advantages many of his peers had.
Reflecting on his educational journey, Kavi added: “During my school years, I was acutely aware of the educational advantages that were out of reach for my family. I had to overcome these challenges through sheer determination and perseverance.”
“Our goal at Medly AI is to create a world where educational success is determined by passion and potential rather than socio-economic status.”
For more details about Medly AI, visit www.medlyai.com or visit its app store page.
