Munich, Germany — German edtech startup Edurino has secured €17 million in a Series B funding round to expand its hybrid learning platform for children aged 4 to 8. The round was led by Ravensburger Next Ventures, the venture arm of the board game giant, with support from a broad range of investors including DN Capital, Tengelmann Ventures, b2venture, Emerge, FJ Labs, and notable angels like Jens Begemann and Stefan Winners.
Founded in 2021 by Irene Klemm and Franziska Meyer, Edurino is building a next-generation educational ecosystem that blends digital games, physical tools, and story-driven content. Its mission: to offer children a responsible and engaging introduction to digital learning while meeting the developmental standards of early education.
“We’re not just creating apps or toys,” said Meyer. “We’re developing a long-term platform that grows with children—powered by science, design, and storytelling.”
Edurino’s approach pairs mobile educational games with ergonomic pens and collectible character figurines that act as keys to various learning modules. The content is co-developed by a 40-person interdisciplinary team of educators, psychologists, and game designers. With over one million products sold and adoption in more than 1,500 schools and preschools, the startup is already making significant inroads into the market.
Ravensburger Managing Director Thomas Bleyer described Edurino as a “perfect bridge between analog play and digital education,” noting its potential to shape the global landscape of early childhood learning.
With this new round of funding, Edurino plans to:
- Expand its platform with new learning formats, including video and interactive content.
- Scale internationally, starting with a rollout in the UK.
- Double its physical retail footprint by the end of 2025.
A core part of Edurino’s strategy is its proprietary low-code content system, which allows for faster development and localization of educational material without requiring intensive programming. The platform is also preparing to integrate popular children’s IPs, bringing familiar characters into its educational universe.
Co-founder Klemm emphasized the importance of the Ravensburger partnership: “Their deep ties with retailers and expertise in product development are critical to scaling our vision of cross-media, emotionally engaging education.”
As the edtech market continues to evolve post-pandemic, Edurino positions itself as a leader in redefining how children engage with learning at the intersection of digital play and pedagogical integrity.
