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Anchor co-founders just raised $16M Series A for AI course generator. Oboe creates personalized learning courses from any topic using AI. Users define a goal, AI generates chapters, quizzes, and audio content. • $16M Series A led by a16z • 3 months after public launch • Previously raised $4M seed in 2024 • Now offers unlimited course generation • $15/month for deep chapters, $40/month Pro How it happened: • Built on Anchor/Spotify credibility • Launched with instant content generation (no loading screens) • Focused on STEM topics with quality sourcing • Pivoted pricing to freemium model • Secured major label partnerships for scale Takeaway: Speed beats perfection in AI products. Source: TechCrunch Brewed by Startup Beaker.