Photomath
by Google LLC
Photomath is a mobile math-learning app that scans printed or handwritten problems with a device camera and presents solutions with step-by-step explanations across multiple math topics.
Acquisition Details
Google completed its acquisition of Photomath in May 2023 after European Commission clearance; Photomath continues to operate as an available app and service.
💵 Pricing & access
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📅 Timeline
Photomath launched
Microblink introduced Photomath at TechCrunch Disrupt Europe 2014 as a camera-based mobile app for recognizing and solving math problems.
Photomath became an independent company
Photomath was spun out from Microblink, with founder Damir Sabol leading the standalone education-technology business.
Raised $23 million in Series B funding
Photomath announced a $23 million Series B led by Menlo Ventures, with participation from GSV Ventures, Learn Capital, Cherubic Ventures and Goodwater Capital.
Google agreed to acquire Photomath
Photomath announced that it had entered into an agreement to be acquired by Google, subject to regulatory review.
Google completed the acquisition
Photomath announced completion of its acquisition by Google following European Commission approval in March 2023.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is Photomath and how does it work?
Photomath is a math-learning app that uses a phone camera or typed input to recognize a problem, calculate an answer and display step-by-step explanations.
Is Photomath owned by Google?
Yes. Google completed its acquisition of Photomath in May 2023 after receiving European Commission approval.
Who founded Photomath?
Croatian entrepreneur Damir Sabol founded Photomath. The product originated at Microblink before becoming a separate company in 2016.
When was Photomath launched?
Photomath debuted at TechCrunch Disrupt Europe in October 2014 as a mobile camera calculator for math problems.
What are the best Photomath alternatives?
From the available catalogue, ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity AI are living alternatives that can explain math concepts and work through problems, though they are general-purpose AI assistants rather than dedicated camera-first math solvers.