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The Invigilator

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The Invigilator is designed to uphold academic integrity during remote assessments using AI-powered invigilation tools.

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Total raised
$11M
disclosed
Last round
$11M
Funding Round
Rounds
1
since 2020
Investors
1
on record
Employees
11-50

About The Invigilator

The Invigilator is a South African edtech startup redefining remote assessments through AI-powered exam monitoring. Founded in 2020, the platform offers a mobile-first, low-data solution that ensures academic integrity without the need for live proctoring. By leveraging facial and voice recognition, behavioral tracking, and multilingual support, The Invigilator enables secure, accessible testing for students across diverse environments.

Trusted by over 100 institutions—including Varsity College, Boston City Campus, and Curro Academy Schools—the app has become a vital tool for universities and schools navigating hybrid and online learning. With its recent $11 million funding round led by Kaltroco, The Invigilator is expanding globally, bringing its mission of fair, scalable education to North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond

The Invigilator funding1 round

The Invigilator has raised $11M across 1 disclosed round. The latest is a $11M Funding Round announced 03 Sep 2025, led by Kaltroco.

Who has invested in The Invigilator

AnnouncedRoundLead · investorsAmount
03 Sep 2025The Invigilator Funding RoundKaltroco$11M

The Invigilator founders & team

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Frequently asked about The Invigilator

Where is The Invigilator based and when was it founded?
The Invigilator is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 2020.
Who founded The Invigilator?
The Invigilator was founded by Jurie Wessel (Director & Co-Founder), Jurie Wessel (Director & Co-Founder), Nicholas Riemer (Co-Founder & CEO) and Nicholas Riemer (Co-Founder & CEO).
Who is the CEO of The Invigilator?
Nicholas Riemer is The Invigilator's Co-Founder & CEO.
How much funding has The Invigilator raised?
The Invigilator has raised $11M across 1 disclosed round. Its latest, a $11M Funding Round, was announced on Sep 03, 2025.
Who has invested in The Invigilator?
Backers include Kaltroco.
What sector is The Invigilator in?
The Invigilator operates in E-Learning, EdTech and Education.