Oboe rolls out major platform update alongside $16 million Series A
AI learning platform Oboe has unveiled a redesigned version of its product alongside a $16 million Series A funding round, as the company refines how generative AI is used to structure courses and learning pathways.
Oboe has launched a new version of its AI-powered learning platform and announced a $16 million Series A funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz.
The update and investment signal growing investor and market interest in platforms that move beyond generic AI outputs toward more structured, goal-driven learning experiences.
The launch was shared by Oboe co-founder and CEO Nir Zicherman in a LinkedIn post, where he reflected on how the product has evolved since its initial release three months ago.
Shift toward goal-oriented, structured learning
In his post, Zicherman wrote, “Since launching Oboe three months ago, we’ve learned a ton. We’ve spent every day since iterating on the platform, and we’re excited to share all the changes we’ve just rolled out in our brand new version.”
He explained that analysis of early usage shaped the redesign, writing, “In studying how people used Oboe in the wild, we found that over two-thirds of prompts they enter are goal-oriented.” Based on that insight, he said the platform now structures courses around chapters that can be consumed as text or podcasts.
Describing how courses are generated, Zicherman wrote, “Each time you enter a prompt to generate a new course, we do two things: 1. Figure out what your objective is, and 2. Work backwards to develop the best path to get you there.”
Multimodal formats and STEM-focused use cases
Zicherman also emphasized a stronger focus on multimodality, writing, “A big part of our product philosophy at Oboe revolves around multimodality. People learn best when they can immerse themselves in different forms of the same material.”
He noted that the new version embeds formats such as quizzes, flashcards, and visual explanations directly into courses, rather than requiring users to choose formats separately. Among the most common use cases, he wrote, are science, engineering, and math, adding that Oboe has expanded its STEM offerings with more structured and detailed courses.
On access and pricing, Zicherman wrote, “Oboe now allows every user to create as many courses as they want for free,” while noting that non-subscribers can access a limited number of chapters and that paid tiers support higher usage and exports, including downloadable study guides and printable quizzes.
Funding round and next phase of growth
Alongside the product update, Zicherman announced the Series A funding round, writing, “To help us achieve all of the above and everything to come, we’re thrilled to announce our $16M Series A round of funding, led by our new partners at a16z.”
He listed participation from existing investors Eniac, Haystack, Offline, and Factorial, as well as individual backers including Adam D’Angelo, Garry Tan, and Lenny Rachitsky. Reflecting on the company’s direction, Zicherman wrote, “Our ambition is nothing short of reinventing how billions of people learn.”
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