The global demand for practical digital skills continues to grow as professionals seek new career opportunities and employers increasingly prioritise technical expertise. Online education platforms are evolving to meet this demand by combining structured learning with artificial intelligence driven support. Against this backdrop, Kyiv based edtech platform Kodree has secured $10 million in user acquisition financing to accelerate its global growth and expand access to its AI powered learning experience.
The funding was provided by financial services firm PvX Partners and will be used primarily to support marketing initiatives and scale the platform’s user base worldwide. The financing structure allows Kodree to grow its customer acquisition efforts without diluting ownership, enabling the company to invest more aggressively in expanding its reach across global markets.
Building an AI powered learning platform
Kodree operates as a subscription based education platform designed to help users develop in demand digital skills through hands on learning. Rather than focusing on passive content consumption, the platform emphasises practical training through exercises, collaborative projects and real world scenarios that simulate professional work environments.
A key component of the platform is its artificial intelligence assistant, which guides users through learning tasks by suggesting possible solutions, reviewing answers and providing feedback. This system helps learners progress more efficiently while maintaining an interactive learning experience.
According to the company, around eighty percent of the learning process within Kodree is based on practical activities. This approach aims to ensure that learners build real competencies rather than simply consuming educational content.
Focus on career transitions and professional growth
Kodree serves a broad audience that includes individuals seeking to transition into new careers as well as professionals looking to upgrade their existing skills. The platform provides structured learning paths designed to help users develop competencies that are increasingly valued in modern workplaces.
Learners can participate in community driven learning experiences where they collaborate with peers, complete projects and exchange feedback. This environment helps replicate the teamwork and problem solving conditions commonly found in professional settings.
The platform has gained significant international reach, with users now located in 185 countries. By offering flexible online access and AI assisted learning, Kodree aims to make professional skill development accessible to a global audience.
Created by the team behind Mate academy
Kodree is the first product developed by Rist Labs, a co founding studio established by the founders of Ukrainian edtech company Mate academy. The studio focuses on building AI powered consumer technology products designed for global markets.
The founding team behind Rist Labs includes Mate academy co founders Roman Apostol, Anna Apostol and Max Lysak. Through the studio, the team plans to develop additional products that combine artificial intelligence with scalable digital education and productivity tools.
Kodree operates as a separate company under the leadership of Oleksandr Bartosiuk, who previously served as Head of Product at Mate academy. As chief executive officer of Kodree, Bartosiuk oversees the platform’s product development and global expansion strategy while managing the company’s independent operations.
Leveraging experience from the Ukrainian edtech ecosystem
Mate academy, the company behind Rist Labs, has built a reputation in the Ukrainian technology ecosystem as a provider of AI supported learning platforms. Its products help users develop both technical and non technical skills and pursue careers in fields such as information technology and digital business.
The creation of Rist Labs reflects an effort to transform internal product experimentation into a more structured innovation process. By establishing a dedicated studio, the founders aim to systematically build new global products that extend their experience in education technology.
Financing global user acquisition
The newly secured $10 million financing facility will primarily be used to accelerate user acquisition efforts. The company plans to expand its marketing activities and grow its global audience while continuing to refine the Kodree platform.
PvX Partners, the firm providing the financing, specialises in cohort based financing for consumer technology applications. Its model focuses on providing growth capital to companies based on user performance metrics rather than traditional equity investment structures.
By securing this financing, Kodree aims to scale its platform more rapidly and reach a broader global user base while continuing to develop its AI driven learning tools. As digital education continues to evolve, platforms that combine structured skill development with interactive artificial intelligence support are increasingly positioned to reshape how professionals learn and advance their careers.
