Fondo · Feb 2026
Launch recap describing the product as an online live math-competition platform with 200+ competitive mathletes participating and 400,000+ arithmetic questions solved.
Company research
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
Overview
MathDash is a YC W24 edtech startup that turns competitive math preparation into a gamified, rating-based learning platform with daily live contests, structured curriculum, real-time progress tracking, and optional mentor-led coaching.
Primary product
An online, gamified math competition and training platform with live arena matches, structured curriculum, Smart Hints, progress tracking, and optional 1-on-1 coaching.
Founded
2024
Headquarters
New York, New York, United States
Team size
1-10
Industry
Education
Sub-industry
EdTech / competitive math training
Offices
San Francisco, California, United States
Business model
freemium
subscription
coaching/tutoring
direct-to-consumer
Funding
Stage
Pre-Seed
Total raised
$500K
Latest round
Pre-Seed · Apr 2024
Latest amount
$500K
Apr 2024 · Y Combinator
People & investors
Investors
Work & culture
Mission-driven and competition-oriented, with messaging centered on making math fun, accessible, personalized, and motivating through daily contests, ratings, and coaching.
Compensation
Public Founding Engineer posting advertised $100K-$200K base salary plus 0.5%-2.0% equity for a full-time on-site role in San Francisco.
Product & market
Pricing
Freemium subscription: free tier, $100/month Premium, and $300/month Coaching.
Differentiators
- —2-minute live arena matches
- —daily contests at each learner's level
- —ELO/rating-style progression
- —structured contest-math curriculum
- —Smart Hint system
- —parent progress reports and dashboards
- —mentor-led coaching option
- —focus on competition-style learning rather than traditional tutoring
Technology
React
Angular
JavaScript
Python
SQL
Cal.com
Customers
students preparing for AMC, MATHCOUNTS, AIME, and USAJMO
parents
math coaches and tutors
schools and districts
competitive mathletes
Competitors
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
Brilliant
Khan Academy
Prodigy Math Game
ALEKS
DreamBox Learning
MATHCOUNTS Trainer / OPLET
Scale & contact
Estimated monthly visits
92.7K
Latest news
Forbes · Jan 2025
Forbes profile says the founders are Akshaj Kadaveru and Daniel Sun, reports about 350 daily players, and states the company has received $1.7 million in funding including Y Combinator and Google Ventures.
AlphaFund · May 2024
Interview-style piece discussing MathDash's product direction, user response, and plans to expand content, partnerships, and personalization.
Y Combinator · Mar 2024
Launch article describing MathDash as a competitive learning platform that makes math accessible through daily contests and level-matched play.
Y Combinator LinkedIn · Mar 2024
YC highlighted MathDash's launch, noting daily contests, rating-based play, and a reported 400,000+ arithmetic questions solved.
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