PlayShifu
PlayShifu is a provider of interactive STEM educational toys that combine physical-digital play through augmented reality and app-based interaction. The company offers themed kits including globes, puzzles, and modular gameboards designed to teach science, math, geography, and logic to children ages 4 to 11. Products use AR technology, motion recognition, and mobile applications integrated with physical play…
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PlayShifu is a provider of interactive STEM educational toys that combine physical-digital play through augmented reality and app-based interaction. The company offers themed kits including globes, puzzles, and modular gameboards designed to teach science, math, geography, and logic to children ages 4 to 11. Products use AR technology, motion recognition, and mobile applications integrated with physical play components to create immersive learning experiences. PlayShifu caters to parents and educators seeking screen-time that is both educational and engaging, with products available across multiple interest categories including problem solving, STEM, social-emotional learning, animals, and pretend play. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, the company has raised $35.8 million in Series B funding from investors including Chiratae Ventures, Inflexor, Bharat Innovation Fund, Trifecta Capital, and Survam Partners.
Business model
Augmented Reality > Applications > Education > K 12 Learning > STEM > Learning Kits,
Pre-K EdTech > B2C Learning Solutions > AR Based Solutions > Games,
K-12 EdTech > B2C Learning Solutions > School Curriculum > Multi Subject > Activity Based Learning > AR and VR
Founders & team highlights
Serial Founder
Team background
College Wise > IIT Kharagpur
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