# Gen Z-founded AI tutoring startup, backed by $11M seed round, draws enterprise interest from Tencent and Xiaotiancai as viral momentum meets B2B demand.

*genai · news · 2026-05-01 · The Manila Times*

## Key points

- VideoTutor automates the creation of animated, narrative math explainers using the Manim engine.
- Students can interactively interrupt and redirect video lessons in real time, mimicking live tutoring.
- Tencent Group and Xiaotiancai have initiated purchase and deployment inquiries for VideoTutor's platform.
- Over 1,000 organizations have requested API integration for VideoTutor's real-time instructional video technology.
- VideoTutor’s viral TikTok growth has led to institutional interest in India’s high-stakes exam prep market.

**Companies:** Tencent Group, VideoTutor
**Countries:** United States, India

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