# Squirrel Ai Learning: E-learning, Shanghai, China

> Squirrel Ai Learning: Squirrel Ai Learning, founded in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China, is a leading educational technology company focused on AI-driven...

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# Squirrel Ai Learning

Squirrel Ai Learning, founded in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China, is a leading educational technology company focused on AI-driven adaptive education for the K-12 sector.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

E-learning Shanghai, China

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2014 12 years old
- **Team:** 44 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** 207.3M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series C Jul 2021

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## About Squirrel Ai Learning

Squirrel Ai Learning, founded in 2014 and based in Shanghai, China, is a leading educational technology company focused on AI-driven adaptive education for the K-12 sector.

As a recognized unicorn, Squirrel Ai combines artificial intelligence with human teaching expertise to create personalized learning experiences. The company serves a vast user base of 24 to 52 million students across over 60,000 schools in more than 1,200 cities and counties in China. The core offering is an intelligent adaptive learning platform that customizes educational paths based on individual student data. Squirrel Ai also operates after-school learning centers where experienced teachers provide tailored instruction. The company is expanding internationally, with plans to enter the U.S. market in 2026, developing adaptive learning solutions suited to American curricula. Squirrel Ai Learning is committed to empowering students by addressing foundational knowledge gaps and enhancing academic performance in subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts.

## What company datasets say Squirrel Ai Learning raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **207.3M** in the source's currency

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **20M**

Last round date **Jul 2021**

## Founders and team

From Squirrel Ai Learning's own website: 2 founders, 3 on the team.

**Derek Haoyang Li** Founder

**Dr. Joleen Liang** Co-Founder

- **Dr. Qingsong Wen** Chief Scientist
- **Stephanie Pearce** Director
- **U.S. Math Curriculum** Director

Advisers *John Couch*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

ai-powered adaptive learning knowledge point refinement large adaptive model (lam) educational software ai in k-12 education educational content delivery education franchise education information technology & services customized lessons student motivation tools smart-learning tablets e-learning large language models (llm) student data analytics student progress tracking

Built with from their website

Google Workspace WP Engine Google Meet MySQL Wordpress Alibaba Cloud PHP Gmail

- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61111, 611691, 611710, SIC 8299
- **Region:** Shanghai
- **Revenue:** 7M a year, as listed

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