Founded in 2020, The Invigilator devised a remote-proctoring platform that cleverly leverages students’ smartphones to supervise online exams.

AI algorithms continuously monitor and flag suspect behaviour during assessments, while remaining lightweight enough to perform on basic devices under low-bandwidth conditions.

Earlier this year, the startup enhanced its technology with a feature capable of detecting AI-generated content in student submissions—an increasingly critical tool as generative models become more prevalent.

The technique constructs individual writing profiles to identify inconsistencies, enabling educators to intervene when academic integrity is at risk.

Today, The Invigilator’s solution is already in use at more than 100 educational institutions across Southern Africa, including Varsity College, Regenesys Business School, Curro Academy Schools, Eduvos, and Boston City Campus.

Leading the investment round is Kaltroco, a family-owned private investment firm based in Jersey (Channel Islands), joined by investors from Nashville, Zurich, and Cape Town.

Nicholas Riemer, co-founder and CEO, observed:

“We always knew we were building something special, and the fact that South African technology is creating global awareness is fantastic to see.”

He added that the funding is pivotal for stepping up AI development and enabling The Invigilator to transition toward constant, automated exam monitoring.

The deal underscores growing investor faith in EdTech, especially solutions promoting academic honesty amid the surge in online learning.

However, as highlighted by analysts, international expansion will require careful navigation of privacy regulations (like GDPR and FERPA), robust defenses against false flags, and transparent data practices—especially given increasing scrutiny of proctoring tools.

In addition, The Invigilator joins a competitive field, from established Western proctoring services to emerging AI-powered layers within learning management systems.

Success will hinge on integrations, audit-ready claims, accessible pricing models, and seamless deployment.

Yet, with its proven capability in resource-constrained settings, a growing client base, and this fresh infusion of “patient capital,” The Invigilator is well positioned to become a global frontrunner in secure, AI-enabled assessment solutions, all while championing African tech innovation on the world stage.