Dugga
By Dugga
Dugga is a cloud-based, secure digital assessment platform developed by educators and researchers. Founded on scientific principles and built for K‑12 and higher education, it streamlines quizzes, exams, assignments, and feedback within an intuitive, device-agnostic environment.
Originated from a 2012 research project at Stockholm School of Economics, Stockholm University, KTH, Umeå, ETH Zürich, and others, with funding from Vinnova.
Launched at Stanford in 2015, and has rapidly scaled to usage in 130+ countries
Seed Round (2018): €500K+ from researchers, the Stockholm School of Economics community, Service Ventures, and Vinnova.
Series A (April 2021): Raised $5.1M led by Sparkmind, enabling global expansion and leadership transition.
Assessment Creation: Upload or author diverse question types (MCQs, essays, formulas), randomized and auto-graded content.
Security & Integrity: Offers lockdown modes, remote/automated proctoring, anti-cheat mechanisms, biometric support, and anonymized submissions.
AI Exam Engine: Generates questions and grading guides in one click, reducing teacher preparation time
Accessibility & Translation: Features Immersive Reader, multi-language support, and accommodations for diverse learners.
LMS Integration: Seamless syncing with Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Moodle, Canvas, Skolon, and plagiarism tools like Turnitin.
AI Exam Engine (Apr 2023): Automated question generation reduces teacher workload.
Crowdfunding Campaign (Feb 2023): Reflects both funding and inclusive community philosophy .
Mission-driven innovation: Rooted in research and educator input, ensuring fairness and equal opportunity for all students.
Core values: Dream, passion, team play, inclusivity, and curiosity are embedded in their culture.
