Easy Tutor

Easy-Tutor is a German-based online tutoring platform that connects students with pre-vetted tutors for one-on-one academic support. The company was founded in Munich in early 2017 by Massimo Cancellara, Alexander Liebisch, and Jessica Contento, launching its service in the summer of that same year. The founding was inspired by Cancellara's own experiences as a tutor and his recognition of the inflexibility and travel time associated with traditional tutoring methods. His background in mechanical engineering is complemented by his entrepreneurial experience, having run a registration service and managed a gastronomy business before co-founding Easy-Tutor. Jessica Contento, Cancellara's sister, handles corporate communications and has been instrumental in securing partnerships with major clients.

The platform operates on a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) model, providing the infrastructure for students to find and book lessons across a wide range of subjects, including core academics like math and German, as well as business administration and economics. It utilizes a credit-based revenue system, where parents or students purchase credits to book sessions with tutors directly through an online calendar, offering significant scheduling flexibility. The tutoring sessions are conducted entirely online using video telephony software that features a collaborative digital whiteboard, allowing for real-time, interactive problem-solving between the tutor and student.

Easy-Tutor has demonstrated consistent growth, securing a six-figure investment in May 2020, followed by another funding round in March 2021, and a Series A round of €4.8 million (approximately $5.11 million) in late 2022. Key investors include Bayern Kapital and the Munich-based family office K+K1. The company has established notable partnerships with corporate clients and several Bundesliga football clubs, such as FC Bayern Munich, Bayer 04 Leverkusen, and Eintracht Frankfurt, which use the platform for their youth development programs. With plans to expand into other European markets, the company aims to become a primary resource for digital academic support across the continent.

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