2 Sep 2024

Kiwi edtech Kami gets major US investment

From Nine To Noon, 9:35 am on 2 September 2024
Kami founders Hengjie Wang, Bob Drummond, Jordan Thoms and Alliv Samson

 Kami founders - who all remain in the business - Hengjie Wang, Bob Drummond, Jordan Thoms and Alliv Samson. Photo: Supplied

A New Zealand business which makes education software used by millions around the world has just received the backing of a US private equity firm.

Kami is interactive software teachers can use for presentations and assessments, as well as tools to accommodate a wide range of learners.

It was founded by Henjie Wang in 2011.

Boston Ventures Investment Partners has valued the company at $300 million, with an estimated 40 million users worldwide.

Hengjie Wang joins Kathryn to talk about what the company has planned.

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