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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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Jesse Forrest, Jessica Chang, Matt Reilly |
| Funding Amount | $60.3M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | VITALIZE 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.
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2023 |
| Founders | Tudor Achim, Vlad Tenev |
| Funding Amount | $175M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Sequoia 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.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Liam Don, Sam Chaudhary |
| Funding Amount | $191.1M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | General 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.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2017 |
| Founders | Carolina Recchi, Claudia Recchi |
| Funding Amount | $88.1M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Private Equity |
| Top Investors | Techstars, 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.
| Headquarters | London, England, United Kingdom |
| Year Founded | 2016 |
| Founders | Euan Blair, Sophie Adelman |
| Funding Amount | $419M |
| Startup Size | Large Team (251-1,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | General 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.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2011 |
| Founders | Anand Prakash, Pulkit Jain, Saurabh Saxena, Vamsi Krishna |
| Funding Amount | $306.2M |
| Startup Size | Major Organization (1,001-5,000) |
| Last Funding Status | Venture Round |
| Top Investors | Accel, 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.
| Headquarters | New York, New York, United States |
| Year Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Isabel Penzini, Jerome Leclanche |
| Funding Amount | $120k |
| Startup Size | Founding Team (1-10) |
| Last Funding Status | Pre-Seed |
| Top Investors | Techstars |
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.
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Year Founded | 2012 |
| Founders | Christian Van Der Henst, John Freddy Vega |
| Funding Amount | $78.4M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | 500 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.
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Year Founded | 2020 |
| Founders | Keertay Agarwal, Rohit Choudhary, Yash Banwani, Yashovardhan Bhagat |
| Funding Amount | $36.5M |
| Startup Size | Lean Team (11-50) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Bessemer 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.
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Katie Fang, Katie Fang, Marcos Mena-Brena |
| Funding Amount | $90.6M |
| Startup Size | Mid-Size Team (51-250) |
| Last Funding Status | Series B |
| Top Investors | Stephens 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.