HEYSTARS
AI-powered Korean language and culture education platform.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| investor | €0.0 | round | |
| N/A | KRW50.0m | Seed | |
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
HEYSTARS is an educational software company that operated an AI-based platform for learning the Korean language and culture. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jeju, South Korea, the company aimed to improve the Korean language education industry by providing differentiated content.
The platform utilized AI tutors to deliver curated learning materials and identify user vulnerabilities through its algorithms, helping users to effectively enhance their language skills. The company also ran the HEYSTARS K-Culture Center, which hosted activities like calligraphy classes. HEYSTARS participated in several accelerator and incubator programs in 2020 and 2021 to support its growth. According to PitchBook, the company ceased operations as of March 2024.
Keywords: Korean language education, educational software, AI tutor, K-culture, language learning app, edtech, South Korea startup, online learning, language education platform, Korean culture center