Early childhood-focused edtech co. CuePilot AI raises $1.8 M led by Unilazer Ventures

Kolkata-based, early childhood education-focused startup CuePilot AI has raised USD 1.8 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Unilazer Ventures, with participation from Eximius Ventures and Titan Capital.CuePilot AI offers a voice-first, AI-native management platform designed to address operational inefficiencies in pre-schools and daycare centers by automating administrative tasks. The system allows teachers to record voice debriefs which are converted into structured academic updates, operational records, and parent communication. CuePilot AI works with over 130 schools in India and Southeast Asia.The fresh funds will be used by the company to strengthen its voice and AI stack, build integrations for new geographies, and expand its go-to-market efforts across India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the USA. The firm aims to scale its operations to 1,000 schools globally over the next 12-18 months.