# Edtech startup Imagi raises $4.5M to teach coding with AI The AI-powered coding education platform aims to expand globally with new funding. - **Source:** [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com) - **Published:** 2026-07-23 - **Topic:** [Entrepreneurship](https://brifing.si/c/entrepreneurship) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/f4ff31d9-7bef-4d90-bd7f-4aa92c0b362c ## A transformative vision for education Coming from a family of teachers, Dora Palfi founded Imagi in 2018 to equip K-12 students with coding and AI skills. The company blends traditional education with technology to prepare students for the future. ## Investor confidence Imagi raised $4.5M from investors including Brighteye Ventures and Will.i.am, with funds going towards expanding school sales teams and developing new features. OpenAI's $1M in credits enables free access. ## Strategic partnership with Lovable The collaboration with vibe-coding platform Lovable allows teachers to create AI-assisted lessons in a controlled environment. The system provides safe coding education while training teachers in AI usage. ## Real-world success stories The platform already delivers tangible results: One teacher built an app translating curriculum to 15 languages, while a student developed a website with booking system for his lawn care business. ## Data security priority COPPA, FERPA and GDPR-compliant Imagi doesn't store student data or train AI models on it. Every prompt and response gets screened, ensuring a safe learning environment for children. ## AI revolution in education Palfi emphasizes students should learn to use AI as active creators, not passive consumers. Reaching 700k students, Imagi plays crucial role in preparing the next generation for the job market. ## Sources covering this story - https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/23/edtech-platform-raises-4-5m-to-help-teach-students-how-to-vibe-code/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._