CampusKnot announced that it has raised $1.1 million to expand its AI-powered teaching assistant platform across universities in the United States. The funding round includes investments from Tulane Ventures, Boot 64 Ventures, Invest Mississippi Impact Fund, Momentum Fund, and Greaux Innovation Ventures, as well as private investors from Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arizona. The raise reflects momentum across the Mississippi and Louisiana innovation corridor, where research-driven startups are increasingly commercializing new technologies for higher education.
CampusKnot was created to help professors spend more time teaching rather than managing administrative burdens. The platform serves as an AI assistant, assisting instructors to generate questions and activities, track participation, automate grading, summarize discussions, and identify students who may require additional support. Professors can upload syllabi and course materials and receive automatically generated classroom activities and engagement tools that align with their teaching goals. This enables more meaningful interaction between professors and students, allowing for real-time insight into how students are learning throughout the semester.
With the new funding, CampusKnot plans to expand its national presence and hire for sales, engineering, and customer success roles to support demand from universities. The company will also scale partnerships with VitalSource and Follett, offering access to more than 1,000 campuses. The platform is currently used across 32 universities, including Mississippi State University, The University of Alabama, Texas A&M University, Tulane University, and Louisiana State University.
CampusKnot’s growth has been supported by multiple regional entrepreneurship programs. The company participated in accelerators run by Invest Mississippi and Idea Village and received early mentorship from the Center for Entrepreneurship and Outreach at Mississippi State University. This network helped CampusKnot refine its model and expand throughout the Gulf South, focusing on strengthening both economic and educational impact.
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“Our vision is to make teaching more effortless and fun. Students are looking for community, quick feedback, and genuine connections with their professors. But professors often lack the time, resources, or instructional support to make that happen. CampusKnot steps in as an intelligent assistant that helps them bring those connections to life in real time. AI has changed how information is created and shared, but its real value is how it enhances the human experience of learning. We help professors address everyday classroom needs with practical, responsible, and measurable ways to use AI for teaching and engagement.”
“These ecosystems have been instrumental in shaping who we are today. The support we have received from both Mississippi and Louisiana partners has created a foundation for long-term growth and meaningful impact in higher education.”
Rahul Gopal, Co-founder and CEO, CampusKnot
“CampusKnot exemplifies the kind of scalable, mission-driven innovation Tulane Ventures seeks to support. By automating key teaching tasks and enhancing student engagement, the platform is transforming how faculty interact with students. With adoption and traction at over 30 universities, CampusKnot is well-positioned to expand its impact on teaching and learning across the nation. We are proud to support its continued growth in higher education.”
Kimberly Gramm, MBA, PhD, Managing Director, Tulane Ventures
“AI in higher education should not automate learning; it should illuminate it, slow the process down, exposing the productive steps, and helping students wrestle with ambiguity. Used thoughtfully, it can open doors to perspectives students have not yet imagined, and CampusKnot helps you do that in real time.”
Dr. Alex Joubin, George Washington University
“We are excited to join the team at CampusKnot. Our belief in Rahul’s leadership and execution as CEO is strong, and we see a clear path for CampusKnot to continue gaining market share while challenging more established players in the space.”
John Roberts, Boot 64 Ventures
“Innovation Catalyst is proud to support CampusKnot as they transform the classroom experience through AI by empowering professors to drive engagement and track learning outcomes in real time.”
Bill Ellison, CEO, Innovation Catalyst
