EdTech Startups

Shoelace (also branded as Dreamscape) is an adaptive learning platform that presents rigorous reading comprehension practice as a game to build reading stamina and accelerate literacy growth. It serves elementary and middle school students (grades 3-8) and their schools, offering pilots and partnership programs with measured reading outcomes.

6 investors

Denver-based image platform delivering hyperlocal, audience-targeted photography for digital marketing; acquired by Shutterstock in 2021.

6 investors

Springboard runs online, mentor-supported career training programs in fields such as cybersecurity, software engineering, UI/UX design, data analytics, data science, and machine learning, with upcoming certificate programs for allied health roles. Its part-time courses pair self-paced coursework with 1:1 industry mentors, career coaches, and student advisors to help learners transition into new careers.

6 investors

StudentFinance operates a career mobility platform that uses data insights to guide people into in-demand sectors, offering flexible financing such as Shared Income Agreements and matching learners with education programs and employers. It targets individuals seeking to upskill in fields like software development, data, design, and cybersecurity.

6 investors

Talently is a tech recruitment service that sources, technically vets, and places senior engineers, product managers, and AI specialists for companies, offering both direct hiring and managed flexible teams with payroll and compliance handling. It serves technology companies and startups across Mexico and Latin America.

6 investors

Tandem operates a mobile and web platform that connects language learners with native speakers for practice through text, audio, and video chat. The service serves people learning new languages who seek conversation partners with aligned interests and learning goals.

6 investors

iYURA is a personal care brand offering natural, Ayurveda-based skincare and wellness products formulated with traditional herbal ingredients. The brand targets mindful consumers who prioritize natural, dermatologically tested formulations aligned with ancient Ayurvedic principles.

6 investors

Toddle is a platform for schools that combines curriculum planning, assessment design, grading, gradebook, progress reports, and student well-being tracking in one place, with AI support for tasks like grading and generating insights on student progress. It serves teachers and school leaders, including those following International Baccalaureate (PYP, MYP, DP) programs, and supports both standards-based and score-based assessment approaches.

6 investors

Toko is an AI-powered English conversation tutor that provides personalized speaking practice with real-time grammar and pronunciation feedback. It serves English learners globally with 1,000+ conversation topics, exam preparation modules, and workplace communication training.

6 investors

Unacademy is an Indian online learning platform offering live classes and educational content across a range of exam-prep and study areas. It serves students and learners in India, growing from a YouTube channel into a technology-based education platform with a large base of educators and learners.

6 investors

Uplimit is an AI-native corporate learning system that delivers personalized instruction, practice, and feedback to a company's workforce, with tools to measure training outcomes. It serves enterprise learning and development teams in the edtech category.

6 investors

Vedantu is an online learning platform that provides free chapter-wise NCERT solutions and study materials for Class 12 CBSE students across Science, Commerce, and Arts subjects. It also offers resources for competitive exam preparation such as JEE and NEET, aligned with the latest CBSE syllabus.

6 investors

Verto Education provides first-year college study abroad experiences in partnership with the University of New Haven and 60+ partner colleges, allowing students to earn transferable credits while abroad. The program combines academic coursework with cross-cultural experiences and personal development to prepare students for college success.

6 investors

Voxy is a fully remote company offering corporate language training through live coaching by certified teachers and a library of role-specific courses for business teams. Operating since 2010 across more than 150 countries, it addresses both soft and technical skill gaps, and in 2023 acquired Italian company Fluentify to add languages beyond English.

6 investors

WriteSea provides an AI-powered career readiness platform for higher education institutions, offering tools such as resume development, interview preparation, professional headshots, graduate outcomes tracking, and institutional reporting. It serves colleges, universities, workforce development organizations, and nonprofits to help prepare students for careers and give institutions visibility into engagement and workforce outcomes.

6 investors

Yoodli is an AI-powered platform that provides interactive roleplay scenarios to help users improve their communication skills and public speaking confidence. It serves professionals, job seekers, and anyone looking to overcome speaking anxiety.

6 investors

2AB BioscienceS develops first-in-class small molecule therapeutics targeting the 5-HT2A receptor for ophthalmology and central nervous system disorders. The platform uses structure-guided design to create therapies aimed at tissue regeneration, inflammation resolution, and neural circuit restoration.

5 investors

305 Fitness offers a certification course that trains people to become dance cardio fitness instructors, teaching fundamentals, choreography, and techniques for leading its branded dance fitness classes. The program targets aspiring instructors who want to teach at local gyms or studios and monetize their classes.

5 investors

A skills-based learning platform that delivers micro-lessons in technical, soft, and life skills to corporate teams, with collaboration and peer-learning features. The platform helps organizations build upskilling programs through curated and customizable learning playlists.

5 investors

AdmitKard is a study abroad consultancy providing end-to-end support to students, including university shortlisting, test prep (IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, PTE), application assistance (SOPs, LORs, CVs), education loans, visa filing, remittance, and student housing. Based in India, it serves students seeking admission to universities across 15+ countries including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

5 investors

Airblack is an outcome-focused online skilling platform that trains people to earn a livelihood through hands-on courses. It targets the next generation of India's workforce with vocational, outcome-led education.

5 investors

Arbol is a student financial success platform that helps higher education institutions improve enrollment, retention, and completion by guiding students through financial aid decisions and requirements. The platform addresses financial barriers that cause students to stop out of college by centralizing information and providing clarity on financial obligations.

5 investors

BabySparks is a venture focused on early childhood development, supporting the parent-child relationship and children's developmental progress. Its offering is guided by a technical advisory board of pediatric, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language, and education specialists.

5 investors

BenchPrep is a learning management system for associations, credentialing bodies, and training companies that delivers exam prep, continuing education, and professional certifications. The platform provides content management, personalized learning paths, and analytics to help organizations drive learner engagement and revenue.

5 investors