280k+
US locations across four categories
A category software
hasn't met yet.
Class-based learning still runs on software built for solo appointments. Ignify is the operating layer built for how classes actually work.
88%
SMB leaders overwhelmed by tool sprawl
24
Founding-cohort GOAL · onboarding now
Mid 2027
paid beta, target
Pre-revenue, private alpha. Forward numbers are goals/targets, not audited traction.
The same underserved loop.
Fine arts (music)Beachhead
16,843 US locations
Recurring lessons, methodology depth, the family-communication gap.
Martial arts
76,364 US locations
Recurring classes, family participation, belt-based progress.
Dance studios
14,622 US locations
Recurring classes, family communication, recital workflows.
Tutoring and driving
176,115 US locations
Adjacent: shares the recurring-lesson pattern.
A small share of these categories is a meaningful, durable business. The unit economics are in the investor memo.
Three pillars.
A pedagogical lesson model
How it went, what to work on and looking ahead, adapted to the teacher's methodology (Suzuki, Kodály, ABRSM).
Portable records & profiles
The learner record belongs to the family; the profile travels with the teacher. No incumbent does all three.
Integration absorption
Absorbs the payments, accounting and calendars studios already use, with no rip-and-replace.
Three currents, converging.
01
Tool sprawl has peaked
88% of SMB leaders feel overwhelmed by their tools, an average of 7 apps; 53% say sprawl complicates their workflow.
Salesforce 2025 SMB Trends
02
AI vertical SaaS is pulling ahead
AI-enabled vertical software grows ~8 pts faster; multi-product platforms grow ~21% faster with ~2× the addressable market.
Tidemark 2025
03
Demand is unmet at record levels
22.6M US children whose families want enrichment can't access it; 77% of total demand goes unmet.
Afterschool Alliance 2025
Where we are, honestly.
Pre-revenue, private alpha. The MVP has shipped and the first design-partner studio has gone live; we are onboarding toward a founding cohort of 24. A lean team of five plus distributed engineering.
AT
Allamyrat Tuyliyev
Founder & CEO
MT
Maya Tuylieva
Outreach & Community
SA
Sultanmyrat Amangeldiyev
Head of Product
NS
Nathan Shire
Head of Infrastructure
KC
Kelsey Crockett
Head of AI
Pre-seed, opening Q3 2026
A small pre-seed to complete the operating layer.
On a post-money SAFE, closing ahead of paid beta. Round size, cap, and terms are in the investor memo.
Request the investor memoTwo ways in.
Available on request.
01Operating memo
Why classes, not appointments
Financial model
Cohort retention, unit economics
Product roadmap
Next four quarters