Photomath, a renowned mobile app used in solving equations, has generated a Series B funding of a whopping $23 million led by Menlo Ventures. With this app, you can solve a math problem by simply pointing your phone’s camera at it. Photomath recognizes the problem written and provides a step-by-step guide to solve the math problem. For lazy students, Photomath might be a perfect tool.
This mathematical solving app has recorded massive consumer success. You may be already aware of Photomath if you have a teenager in your home. This app resolves mathematical problems. It can be likened to a super calculator that resolves every problem, including multiplications, divisions, additions, subtractions. It also resolves equations, roots, fractions, combined operations, etc. It is safe to say it is the app of the future as it works everything you want. It is fantastic because it always assists me with things I do not know.
Photomath is a perfect whole-class instructional tool you can adopt if you are looking for an interesting twist on teachings kids about all kinds of equations. Ensure the equations are printed, not hand-written, and create many equations in tandem with your lesson. Instruct kids to solve these equations with the use of paper and pencil. Go ahead and use a copy of the unsolved equations, scan them with the Photomath one after the other. You should review each of the solutions’ steps with the kids while ensuring they comprehend why each step was taken.
Photomath can be used for different problems; you can use this app to draw a graph of an equation written in your notebook. To type an equation on a keyboard is a daunting task, which is why closing the gap between the physical world and your phone is critical to this mathematical app’s success.
By grabbing a pen, you can write something down on a sheet of paper. However, it has to be an AR calculator.
Ventures such as Learn Capital, GSV Ventures, Cherubic Ventures, and Goodwater Capital are also an integral part of today’s funding exercise.
The story behind the success of Photomath is that of an interesting one. This app was initially designed as a demo app for a different company called MicroBlink. During this time, the team’s goal was on text recognition technology and planned to sell out its core technology to any companies that may be interested in it.
Photomath pitched MicroBlink at TechCrunch Disrupt in London in 2014. Interestingly, things changed positively almost immediately, and the app clinched the first spot of the iOS App Store.
Currently, the math app has attracted more than 220 million downloads. As at the time of time writing this, Photomath still ranks No.59 in the U.S App Store, a rank about Tinder. Despite the efforts made by its competitors, it appears the European startup is still fast-growing.
With the current restrictions, Photomath has become more relevant as many kids are at home studying. There are no teachers to raise their hands to call for assistance on the math problems.
The math app is free, but you can opt for the Photomath Plus, a premium package containing more features, including animated tutorials and dynamic illustrations.
