/Investor DB

Lumos Capital Group — Full Portfolio

42 tracked investments · listed companies and verified rows first

2U2u.comin𝕏May 2019

2U provides online education and learning platforms for individuals and institutions to improve career prospects and access educational opportunities.

EdTechLanham, US

Christopher J. Paucek(Chief Executive Officer)Anant Agarwal(2U Chief Platform Officer and Founder of edX)inCatherine A. Graham(Chief Financial Officer)inJohn B. Ellis(Chief Accounting Officer)inKees BolinChip Paucek(Founder)

Co-investors137 VenturesArcher Venture CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersCity LightNovak Biddle Venture PartnersRedpoint Ventures+1 more

Activate Learning Current Allactivatelearning.comin𝕏

Activate Learning creates investigation-centered science curriculum and materials for K-12 schools, paired with professional development and implementation support for educators.

EdTech

Amplifyamplify.comin𝕏

Amplify develops products in the education field, with a team drawn from education, technology, design, and media.

EdTech

Co-investorsLearn CapitalZanichelli VentureEmerson Collective InvestingStreet Ventures

Booknook Current Allbooknook.comin𝕏Oct 2016

BookNook provides live, research-based reading and math tutoring for K–8 students through a synchronous learning platform, supporting small-group intervention.

EdTechBerkeley, US

Michael Lombardo(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactBetter Ventures Central LlcEdovate CapitalKapor CapitalMontage CapitalReach Capital+2 more

Cengagecengage.comin

Cengage provides learning platforms and educational content spanning K-12, higher education, workforce skills, and English language learning.

EdTechSaaS

Corecore.eduin

Core Education provides financial consulting and operational advisory services to colleges and universities, helping them optimize costs, develop merger strategies, manage real estate assets, and strengthen their financial performance.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

Kamalika Sandell(Founding Board Member)

Co-investorsECMC GroupImpact Engine

Credentialssolutionscredentialssolutions.net𝕏acquired by Parchment

Parchment provides credentialing solutions for educational institutions and learners.

EdTechHR TechSaaS

Discovery Educationdiscoveryeducation.comin𝕏

Discovery Education provides K-12 educational resources and programs across math, literacy, science, and social studies, supporting core instruction and supplemental learning for grades PreK-12.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsFrancisco Partners

Disprzdisprz.comin𝕏Series C · Aug 2023 · $30M

Disprz provides an AI-powered learning platform that diagnoses skill gaps, builds learning content, and delivers training within the flow of work for enterprises.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR Tech

Kuljit Chadha(Founder)in

Co-investorsAlexander Geza Marcus PejacsevichDallas Venture CapitalKae CapitalLiquidity CapitalMars Growth CapitalSilverneedle Ventures

Disprz Current Alldisprz.aiin𝕏

Disprz offers an AI-powered learning and skilling platform that helps enterprises close capability gaps, develop careers, and connect training to business outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSWest Orange, IN

EABeab.comin𝕏

EAB is an advisory and research firm that provides data-driven solutions to higher education institutions to improve student outcomes and institutional performance.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS

David Felsenthalin

Co-investorsBC PartnersVista Equity Partners

Ellevation, Inc.ellevationeducation.comin𝕏

Ellevation offers software for English Language Development (ELD) programs, combining student data, benchmark assessments, and research-based instructional strategies to help school districts manage EL programs and track student progress.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSBoston, US

Edward Rice(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jordan Meranus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardBrad Powell(Director)Jennifer Carolan(Director)Chris Gabrieli(Director)

Co-investorsNorth Atlantic CapitalReach CapitalRethink Capital Partners

Ellucianellucian.comin𝕏

Ellucian provides an AI-native cloud platform for higher education institutions, covering the student lifecycle alongside human capital management and finance.

Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsHellman & FriedmanJMI EquityLeonard GreenPHX VenturesTeamworthy VenturesVista Equity Partners

Frontline Educationfrontlineeducation.comin𝕏

Frontline Education provides software solutions for K-12 school administration and operations.

Cloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaS

Matt Strazza(President & Chief Executive Officer)inChris Collins(Chief Customer Officer)inJon Kost(Chief Strategy Officer)inStacy Moscow(Chief Transformation Officer)inHope Needham(Chief People & Culture)inBill O'Shea(Chief Financial Officer)in

Co-investorsMultiplier CapitalRiverwood Capital

Higher Education Marketinghigher-education-marketing.comin𝕏

A CRM and marketing automation platform built on Mautic and designed specifically for higher education institutions to manage student recruitment, enrollment pipelines, and admissions workflows.

EdTechMarketing TechSaaS

Philippe Taza(Founder and CEO)in

HMHhmhco.comin

HMH is an adaptive learning company that builds integrated K–12 education solutions—covering core curriculum, supplemental, intervention, assessment, and professional learning—delivered on a single platform.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Jack Lynch(CEO)inGreg Daniel(Chief Marketing Officer)in

Co-investorsMoonshots CapitalVeritas Capital

Instructureinstructure.comin𝕏

Instructure develops Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment—learning management, assessment, and credential management platforms for educational institutions.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSalt Lake City, US

Brian Whitmer(Founder)inSteve DalyinMatt KaminerinAudrey ZhaoinArmin MolaviinShiren Vijiasingamin

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersDraper AssociatesEvolution VC PartnersGolub GrowthInsight PartnersOpenView Venture Partners+1 more

Ironhackironhack.comSeries B · Jan 2021 · $20M

Ironhack operates bootcamp and coding education programs in multiple countries across Europe and North America.

EdTechFuture of WorkMadrid, ES

Gonzalo Manrique(Executive Officer, Director)inAriel Quinones(Founder)inJames Tieng(Director)

BoardBenoit Wirz(Director)

Co-investorsAcurio VenturesBrighteye VenturesCREAS IMPACTO GLOBAL SGEICJME Ventures

Laureatelaureate.netinDec 2016

Laureate Education operates a network of five higher-education institutions in Mexico and Peru, serving students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

EdTechBaltimore, US

Douglas L. Becker(Executive Officer, Director)inRobert W. Zentz(Executive Officer)Timothy F. Daniels(Executive Officer)inEilif Serck-Hanssen(President and Chief Executive Officer)inEnderson Guimaraes(Executive Officer)inRichard J. Patro(Executive Officer)

Learning.com Current Alllearning.comin𝕏

Learning.com provides educational products and services for students and educators.

EdTech

Lisa O'Masta(CEO)inSean(COO & CFO)

Co-investorsMontage Capital

Nord Anglia Educationnordangliaeducation.comin

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EdTechBoston, US

Co-investorsBPEA EQTOwl VenturesACE & Company

Onlinemededonlinemeded.orgApr 2021 · $20M

OnlineMedEd provides medical education resources focused on teaching the fundamentals of health and disease to help students and educators improve clinical training and patient care.

Digital HealthEdTech

Co-investorsImpact Engine

OnlineMedEdonlinemeded.com

OnlineMedEd provides medical education resources focused on teaching health and disease fundamentals to medical students and educators.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechSaaS

Openclassrooms Current Allopenclassrooms.com

Mathieu Nebra(Founder)Pierre Dubuc(Founder)

Co-investorsETS Strategic CapitalCitizen Capital

Parchmentparchment.comin𝕏Apr 2017

Parchment operates a digital credentials platform that enables schools, universities, and employers to issue, verify, and exchange transcripts, diplomas, certificates, and comprehensive learner records.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSScottsdale, US

Matthew Pittinsky(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Colletti(Executive Officer)in

BoardE. Rogers Novak, Jr(Director)Vincent Menichelli(Director)S. Joshua Lewis(Director)Jeffrey Sine(Director)

Co-investorsNovak Biddle Venture PartnersRaine Venture Partners

Podium Educationpodiumeducation.comin

Podium Education operates the Global Career Accelerator, an educational program offering practical training in coding, digital marketing, and other career-focused skills.

EdTechFuture of Work

Christopher Parrish(Co-Founder & President)inAlex Ricken(Co-Founder & Chief Growth Officer)in

Co-investorsPHX VenturesAlbum VCPeak

Sgusgu.eduin

SGU is a medical education institution offering Doctor of Medicine (MD) programs and tracks for students pursuing careers as physicians.

EdTechHealthtech

Shotzrshutterstock.comin𝕏Acquired

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

EdTechDenver, US

Frank Cardello(Founder)Mark Lemmons(Founder)Jon Oringer(Founder)

BoardBrian Wallace(Director)in

Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersElevate VenturesFirstMile VenturesNotre Dame Founders FundSpringTime VenturesInsight Partners+1 more

Subtextrenaissance.comin𝕏

Renaissance provides educational software and assessment solutions that give teachers and schools data and insights to support student learning.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSWisconsin Rapids, US

Co-investorsCapitalGGV (Google Ventures)New Enterprise Associates (NEA)W Capital PartnersEdovate Capital

Tedutedu.cn

Da내ucks (达内) is an education company that provides training programs and facilitates job placement for students and job seekers.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechBeijing, CN

Co-investorsCofounders Capital

Testes.com

Tes provides education software, services, content, and resources for schools, trusts, leaders, and teachers, including safeguarding tools, student learning plans, behaviour management, recruitment, and teacher training.

EdTechSaaS

Thrive Career Wellness Current Allthrivemycareer.comin𝕏

Thrive provides a digital platform that helps organizations manage workforce transitions, including layoffs and redeployments, while offering career coaching and skills training to employees.

Future of WorkHR TechSaaS

Transfrtransfrinc.comin𝕏

Transfr provides career exploration, training, and employability development programs through web, mobile, and virtual reality platforms to help learners from all backgrounds discover and prepare for in-demand jobs in high-growth industries.

AgTechAI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTechFuture of WorkHardwareHR TechNew York City, US

Bharani Rajakumarin

Co-investorsABS Capital PartnersAkkadian VenturesImagination CapitalJoyance PartnersSocial StartsUpstage Ventures+1 more

Watermarkinsightswatermarkinsights.comin𝕏

Watermark provides a suite of integrated software solutions for higher education institutions to manage assessment, accreditation, faculty review, and student success initiatives using AI-enhanced analytics and data management.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSNew York, US

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Core Education Services PBCOME HoldingItutorgroupPenn Foster GroupPowerSchoolTrilogyedWeldnorth

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