ESAI
PrivateLast Round
Seed
May 21, 2026
Est. Valuation
$5M
Total Funding Raised
$3M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
ESAI operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in New York City, New York. Its latest recorded funding round was a Seed round in May 2026.
ESAI is an edtech company that provides an AI-powered platform to help students navigate the college admissions process through personalized essay development and storytelling tools.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, D2C Brands
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
ESAI Comparables
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ESAI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seed | May 21, 2026 | ||||
| VC Round | May 10, 2025 | ||||
| Pre Seed | Oct 31, 2024 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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ESAI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Flybridge | Pre Seed |
| Chasing Rainbows | Pre Seed |
| Precursor Ventures | Pre Seed |
| Betaworks Ventures | Seed, Pre Seed |
| Next Wave NYC | Seed, Pre Seed |
| New York Ventures | Seed |
| Halogen Ventures | Seed, Pre Seed |
Market signals
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- Sep 12, 2026
Monthly visitors grew 62% MoM, from 9.9K to 16.1K.
- Aug 25, 2026
Grew 17% QoQ, from 24 to 28 employees.
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ESAI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ESAI's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is ESAI a public or private company?
ESAI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of ESAI?
ESAI is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks ESAI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is ESAI worth (valuation)?
ESAI's valuation is estimated at $5.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy ESAI stock?
ESAI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was ESAI's last funding round?
ESAI's most recent funding round was Seed on May 21, 2026.
Who are the main investors in ESAI?
Key investors in ESAI include Flybridge, Chasing Rainbows, Precursor Ventures, Betaworks Ventures, Next Wave NYC.
Will ESAI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for ESAI.
How can I track ESAI secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in ESAI's shares on secondary markets.