
Studious is an AI-powered learning platform designed to help individuals pass the CFA exam by providing personalized, bite-sized study sessions. Leveraging AI and cognitive science, the app assesses a user's knowledge and offers targeted daily challenges to improve focus and retention, aiming to make studying faster and more flexible. The platform is available via subscription for $29/month and also offers a free trial. Studious is also targeted towards organizations looking to empower their employees with professional development tools, offering analytics dashboards and aiming to reduce course attrition by up to 50% and improve retention through personalized learning paths. The company was founded by former employees of top banks who understand the challenges of balancing a busy life with CFA exam preparation.

Studious is an AI-powered learning platform designed to help individuals pass the CFA exam by providing personalized, bite-sized study sessions. Leveraging AI and cognitive science, the app assesses a user's knowledge and offers targeted daily challenges to improve focus and retention, aiming to make studying faster and more flexible. The platform is available via subscription for $29/month and also offers a free trial. Studious is also targeted towards organizations looking to empower their employees with professional development tools, offering analytics dashboards and aiming to reduce course attrition by up to 50% and improve retention through personalized learning paths. The company was founded by former employees of top banks who understand the challenges of balancing a busy life with CFA exam preparation.
Product: AI-powered, bite-sized CFA exam prep with adaptive daily practice
Pricing: Free Level I access; subscription tier ~$29–$30/month; higher guided/live tiers exist
Founders: Co-founded by David Spector and Cynthia Harrington, CFA
HQ: New York, NY
Employees: ~16
Funding: Multiple rounds reported; latest non-equity assistance on 2024-03-04; disclosed total ~$150,000
Professional exam preparation (CFA) and workplace professional development
Education / EdTech
Latest disclosed financing event reported as Non-equity Assistance
“StartOut; LvlUp Ventures listed among investors”