
Cantoo is an EdTech company focused on creating inclusive educational solutions. Their core product, Cantoo Scribe, leverages AI and advanced accessibility tools to support students with special educational needs (SEN), including DYS disorders, autism, ADHD, and visual impairments. The platform offers features like Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to make scanned documents editable, customized accessibility settings, and tools for teachers to adapt materials and manage student progress. Cantoo collaborates with research laboratories and educational professionals to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of its digital tools, aiming to foster student autonomy and success in an inclusive school environment.

Cantoo is an EdTech company focused on creating inclusive educational solutions. Their core product, Cantoo Scribe, leverages AI and advanced accessibility tools to support students with special educational needs (SEN), including DYS disorders, autism, ADHD, and visual impairments. The platform offers features like Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to make scanned documents editable, customized accessibility settings, and tools for teachers to adapt materials and manage student progress. Cantoo collaborates with research laboratories and educational professionals to ensure the reliability and effectiveness of its digital tools, aiming to foster student autonomy and success in an inclusive school environment.
Sector: EdTech focused on accessibility and inclusion
Flagship product: Cantoo Scribe (AI-enhanced digital notebook with OCR and accessibility tools)
Founded / formalized: Project began 2013; company formalized in 2020
Founders: François Billioud and Minashe Selvam
Team size: About 21 employees
Funding: Seed round Dec 2022 (~€1.0M) — investors include Bpifrance, Investir&+, Made For All, Nord Actif
Educational accessibility and inclusion for students with special educational needs.
2020
Education Technology
€1.0M
Investors named for the round include Bpifrance, Investir&+, Made For All, and Nord Actif.
“Bpifrance, Investir&+, Made For All, Nord Actif participated in the seed round”