• Nigerian edtech startup StudyCrew combines artificial intelligence and gamification to improve student engagement and study consistency.
• Founder Josiah Dhev launched the platform in 2025 to help students organize academic work, track progress and collaborate more effectively.
• The self-funded startup has attracted more than 200 users across Nigeria, India and the United Kingdom and plans to expand into educational institutions.

StudyCrew is an edtech platform developed by a Nigerian startup. The company designed the platform to make learning more interactive, collaborative and structured.

Founded in 2025 by Josiah Dhev, StudyCrew combines several tools that help students organize academic work, monitor progress and collaborate with peers. The platform offers study session tracking, task and schedule management, and virtual study groups.

"Initially, this was a personal idea aimed at solving students' motivation and consistency challenges in learning. Since then, the project has evolved into a structured product that is currently under development, with a small founding team focused on product development, growth and community building," said Josiah Dhev.

StudyCrew integrates artificial intelligence-powered tutors that provide explanations, answer student questions and generate summaries from class notes.

In addition, the platform offers planning tools and matchmaking features that connect students who share similar academic goals. The company aims to create a more collaborative learning environment while helping users manage their academic responsibilities more effectively.

StudyCrew differentiates itself through its use of gamification. Users can earn points, maintain study streaks, unlock virtual rewards and compete with other members through leaderboards. The platform uses these features to encourage regular study habits and reduce the disengagement that frequently affects digital learning platforms.

Consequently, the company seeks to transform studying into a more engaging and rewarding experience while improving long-term commitment among users.

StudyCrew has funded its operations through internal resources and has attracted more than 200 users across Nigeria, India and the United Kingdom. The startup is also working to integrate universities and secondary schools into its offering. Meanwhile, Josiah Dhev plans to use the Nigerian student market as a testing ground before pursuing expansion across other African countries.

This article was initially published in French by Adoni Conrad Quenum

Adapted in English by Ange J.A de Berry Quenum