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The EdTech industry is expanding with companies addressing needs from early education to professional upskilling. Multiverse, a platform for AI training, has raised $419M, while Harmonic, an AI math engine, secured $175M.

The field is diverse, including school communication tools like ClassDojo and tutoring services such as Vedantu.

Below is our list of 100 EdTech startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Upwards runs a marketplace connecting families with a network of childcare providers and in-home educators. The company also works with employers to offer care benefits, making it easier for working families to access quality child care.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersJesse Forrest, Jessica Chang, Matt Reilly
Funding Amount$60.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsVITALIZE Venture Capital, Fika Ventures, Equal Ventures, M13, Social Capital

Harmonic develops a mathematical reasoning engine that uses AI to tackle complex mathematical problems. Their technology is designed to help users in the EdTech and software industries work through challenging questions.

HeadquartersPalo Alto, California, United States
Year Founded2023
FoundersTudor Achim, Vlad Tenev
Funding Amount$175M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsSequoia Capital, Paradigm, Kleiner Perkins, Index Ventures, Ribbit Capital

ClassDojo builds a communication platform that connects teachers, students, and families within a school community. Their app allows teachers to share classroom moments and updates, helping to foster a more engaged and supportive learning environment for everyone.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2011
FoundersLiam Don, Sam Chaudhary
Funding Amount$191.1M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Adams Street Partners, Uncork Capital, Reach Capital, Kapor Capital

EdSights builds an AI-powered communication platform that helps colleges and universities keep their students engaged and on track to graduate. Their system uses a chatbot to proactively connect with students, gathering insights that help administrators identify and support those who might be struggling.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2017
FoundersCarolina Recchi, Claudia Recchi
Funding Amount$88.1M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsTechstars, JMI Equity, Album VC, Everywhere Ventures, Lakehouse Ventures

Multiverse creates professional apprenticeships and upskilling programs as an alternative to traditional university and corporate training. Their applied learning platform helps organizations develop critical skills in technology and AI across their workforce.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2016
FoundersEuan Blair, Sophie Adelman
Funding Amount$419M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Village Global, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bond, Index Ventures

Vedantu operates an educational platform offering both online and offline tutoring for a wide range of students. The company specializes in live, interactive classes designed to help with everything from school coursework to competitive entrance exam preparation.

HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Year Founded2011
FoundersAnand Prakash, Pulkit Jain, Saurabh Saxena, Vamsi Krishna
Funding Amount$306.2M
Startup SizeMajor Organization (1,001-5,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsAccel, Coatue, Tiger Global Management, WestBridge Capital, Trifecta Capital Advisors

Ola provides a financial platform that enables the Hispanic community to invest, save, and learn about building wealth. The company combines accessible financial tools with educational resources to support its users' goals.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2021
FoundersIsabel Penzini, Jerome Leclanche
Funding Amount$120k
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusPre-Seed
Top InvestorsTechstars

Platzi provides an online education platform with professional courses focused on technology, design, and business. They have become a key learning resource in Latin America for students seeking to gain in-demand skills for the digital economy.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2012
FoundersChristian Van Der Henst, John Freddy Vega
Funding Amount$78.4M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top Investors500 Global, Endeavor Catalyst, Y Combinator, FJ Labs, Prosus

Seekho develops a discovery and learning platform for creating and watching educational videos. The company provides tools for creators to produce content and for users to learn through an engaging, video-based experience.

HeadquartersBangalore, Karnataka, India
Year Founded2020
FoundersKeertay Agarwal, Rohit Choudhary, Yash Banwani, Yashovardhan Bhagat
Funding Amount$36.5M
Startup SizeLean Team (11-50)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsBessemer Venture Partners, Elevation Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Goodwater Capital, We Founder Circle

SchooLinks offers a comprehensive platform designed to guide students through college and career planning. Their software provides tools for everything from career exploration and course planning to managing college applications.

HeadquartersAustin, Texas, United States
Year Founded2015
FoundersKatie Fang, Katie Fang, Marcos Mena-Brena
Funding Amount$90.6M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries B
Top InvestorsStephens Group, SJF Ventures, LiveOak Ventures, Susquehanna Growth Equity, Juvo Ventures

90 Additional EdTech Startups Worth Following

The top 10 are just a small slice of the activity in educational technology. Founders have raised billions of dollars to experiment with new tools, from AI tutors to entire online schools.

Some of these companies are just getting started, while others have been growing for years. Here’s a look at the other 90 startups that are catching our attention.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Uplimit logo UplimitAI2021$19.5MSeries A
Wooclap logo WooclapEducation2014$27.3MVenture Round
Simplilearn logo SimplilearnAutomation2010$76MSeries E
LingoAce logo LingoAceEducation2017$180MSeries C
Campus logo CampusEducation2016$101.6MSeries B
Yourway Learning logo Yourway LearningAI2017$15MSeries A
MyEdSpace logo MyEdSpaceEducation2022$15MSeries A
teachme.to logo teachme.toEducation2021$10MSeed
Kajabi logo KajabiSaaS2009$550MPrivate Equity
Outschool logo OutschoolMedia2015$240.2MSeries D
Quizlet logo QuizletEducation2005$62MSeries C
Guidewell Education logo Guidewell EducationEducation2021$58MPrivate Equity
Subject logo SubjectEducation2020$47.8MSeries A
Pathify logo PathifyEducation2017$26.3MPrivate Equity
Maven logo MavenEducation2020$25.1MSeries A
MagicSchool AI logo MagicSchool AIAI2023$62.4MSeries B
Swing Education logo Swing EducationEducation2015$80.8MDebt Financing
Simply logo SimplyEducation2011$92MSeries D
BoldVoice logo BoldVoiceMedia2021$6.1MSeed
EVERFI logo EVERFIEducation2008$251MSeries D
BeInCrypto logo BeInCryptoCrypto2018$1MPre-Seed
Guild logo GuildEducation2015$643.2MSeries F
Vivi logo ViviMedia2016$23.1MVenture Round
Cathoven logo CathovenAI2022$900kSeed
Kira logo KiraAI2022$22.5MSeries A
ZENSAI logo ZENSAIAI2003$20MSeries A
Masterminds Education logo Masterminds EducationAI2015$11.2MUndisclosed
Newsela logo NewselaEducation2013$172.2MSeries D
WerQ AI logo WerQ AIAI2024$3.5MPre-Seed
360Learning logo 360LearningEnterprise2009$244.7MGrant
Oboe logo OboeAI2024$4MSeed
Varsity Tutors logo Varsity TutorsEducation2007$107MGrant
AMBOSS logo AMBOSSEducation2012$275MVenture Round
MasterClass logo MasterClassCrypto2012$461.4MSecondary Market
Skillshare logo SkillshareEducation2010$136.8MPrivate Equity
Springboard logo SpringboardEducation2013$65.7MVenture Round
Praxis Labs logo Praxis LabsEnterprise2019$18.7MSeries A
Nectir logo NectirAI2018$6.3MSeed
Yoto logo YotoMedia2016$58.5MDebt Financing
Simpleshow logo SimpleshowAI2008$20.4MVenture Round
Eruditus Executive Education logo Eruditus Executive EducationEducation2010$1.6BDebt Financing
Vocal Image logo Vocal ImageAI2021$4.5MSeed
Physics Wallah logo Physics WallahEducation2014$312MSecondary Market
Edflex logo EdflexEducation2016$37.1MVenture Round
HowNow logo HowNowEducation2016$13.7MSeries A
Globeducate logo GlobeducateEducation1972$1.3BSecondary Market
Adda247 logo Adda247Education2010$61.2MSeries B
Evulpo logo EvulpoEducation2020$21.7MSeries A
PlanetSpark logo PlanetSparkEducation2016$37.3MSeries B
Leap logo LeapEnterprise2019$317.4MDebt Financing
Edurino logo EdurinoMedia2021$30.9MSeries B
Arivihan logo ArivihanEducation2021$4.7MSeed
Egg logo EggAI2015$2.9MVenture Round
Crimson Education logo Crimson EducationEnterprise2013$147MVenture Round
Classplus logo ClassplusEnterprise2018$129.1MSeries D
Acorn logo AcornEnterprise2014$16.8MSeries A
NxtWave logo NxtWaveEducation2020$35.8MSeries A
Everday logo EverdayAI2024$300kPre-Seed
K-12 Techno Services logo K-12 Techno ServicesEducation2010$88.1MSecondary Market
Emversity logo EmversityEducation2023$16MSeed
Toddle logo ToddleMedia2019$17MSeries A
Doubtnut logo DoubtnutEducation2016$52.4MConvertible Note
Teachmint logo TeachmintEnterprise2020$118MVenture Round
byteXL logo byteXLEducation2019$7.1MSeries A
Filo logo FiloEducation2020$25M
Unacademy logo UnacademyEducation2015$838.5MSeries H
Bhanzu logo BhanzuMedia2020$33.4MSeries B
Twin Science & Robotics logo Twin Science & RoboticsMedia2017$5.6MSeed
Applause logo ApplauseEducation2007$115.8MSeries F
Viora - visible through confidence logo Viora - visible through confidenceEducation2021€1.1MSeed
Edkasa logo EdkasaEducation2017$320kPre-Seed
Cuemath logo CuemathEducation2013$121.1MVenture Round
Prep logo PrepEducation2020$9MSeries A
LEAD logo LEADEducation2012$185.6MDebt Financing
CollegeDekho logo CollegeDekhoEducation2015$69.5MVenture Round
Unstop logo UnstopEducation2016$5.2MUndisclosed
Female Invest logo Female InvestEducation2019$17.3MSeries A
HUNTY logo HUNTYEducation2020$9.4MSeed
JigSpace logo JigSpaceMedia2015$24.3MVenture Round
Curipod logo CuripodEducation2020$4.8MSeed
HENRY logo HENRYAnalytics2020$11.8MSeries A
Talently logo TalentlyInfrastructure2019$3.7MSeed
AmazingTalker logo AmazingTalkerEducation2016$15.5MSeries A
Educbank logo EducbankEducation2020$93.7MDebt Financing
Edrolo logo EdroloEducation2013A$43.9MSeries B
Coderhouse logo CoderhouseEducation2019$14MSeries A
Alison logo AlisonEducation2007€7MDebt Financing
Galena logo GalenaEducation2020$24.2MSeries A
SymphoMe logo SymphoMeAI2023£100k
Coding Giants logo Coding GiantsEducation2017€12MVenture Round

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