Former Google trio is building an interactive AI-powered learning app for kids

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January 22, 2026, 11:00 AM

• •Sparkli aims to provide interactive AI-powered learning experiences for kids, moving beyond text or voice-based interactions.
• •The app creates learning 'expeditions' on various topics and allows children to explore predefined content or ask their own questions.
• •Sparkli uses generative AI to produce media assets on the fly, with a focus on educational content and safety measures.
• •The startup has raised $5 million in pre-seed funding and plans to expand its reach after initial school pilots.

Sparkli, founded by former Google employees, is an AI-powered interactive app designed to engage children aged 5-12 in learning through interactive experiences. The app utilizes generative AI to create dynamic educational content, including audio, video, images, quizzes, and games. Sparkli focuses on topics like design thinking, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship. The startup prioritizes safety and has implemented measures to address sensitive topics, and aims to launch to consumers by mid-2026 after initially focusing on schools.

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