Google for Startups

Google for Startups is an initiative launched in 2011 that focuses on supporting startups globally by providing access to Google's products, connections, and best practices. The program partners with over fifty leading startup organizations to foster entrepreneurial ecosystems in more than 135 countries. It offers various resources, including financial support and exclusive programming, to help these partners and their startups thrive. Central to this initiative are six Google for Startups Campuses located in London, Tel Aviv, Seoul, Madrid, São Paulo, and Warsaw. These Campuses serve as collaborative spaces where startup founders can access mentorship, educational resources, and networking opportunities within their local communities. Startups benefit from free workspaces, community events, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs, all aimed at nurturing their growth and innovation across diverse sectors such as healthcare, retail, finance, and technology.

Sundar Pichai

CEO, Google

Past deals in EdTech

Medvoice

Grant in 2024
Medvoice is an educational technology company that specializes in providing a learning platform for healthcare professionals. It offers a subscription-based service featuring a variety of lectures and speakers, allowing medical practitioners to continually develop their skills and stay updated with advancements in their respective fields at a cost-effective price.

LearnTube

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
LearnTube provides upskilling and job-oriented courses for college graduates.

EdVisorly

Grant in 2024
EdVisorly is an academic planning platform designed to enhance the transfer success of community college students seeking to continue their education at four-year universities. The platform provides essential tools that enable students to identify transfer-friendly institutions, engage directly with university transfer counselors and admissions teams, and create precise course roadmaps tailored for their desired bachelor's degree programs. By connecting ambitious community college students with university enrollment and outreach teams, EdVisorly aims to facilitate a smoother transition to higher education and improve overall completion rates for bachelor's degrees.

Bluedot

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Bluedot is a modern LMS that helps distributed teams across the company stay organized and connected. Baked by On Deck, Google Startup fund, and a fantastic team of angels.

Tilli

Non Equity Assistance in 2024
Tilli is a social-emotional learning tool for early learners.

Targemy - Challenges from influencers

Grant in 2023
This is a mobile app designed for creating tasks in the form of challenges, showcasing progress, and achieving goals. The developers at Targemy have created an educational format of challenges based on social network features. Targemy aims to help users achieve their personal and professional goals by providing them with the opportunity to participate in challenges, demonstrate, and track progress. Our mission is to create a community that fosters mutual support, learning, and development.

Knorish

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Knorish is an online course creation platform aimed at transforming the knowledge commerce industry. The platform enables users, including artists, experts, universities, institutions, and businesses, to build, launch, and sell their own online courses tailored to their brand. Knorish provides customized portals that facilitate the management and tracking of training programs, allowing individuals and professionals to create high-quality educational content. With a focus on empowering users, Knorish supports the conversion of knowledge into engaging online courses through a subscription-based model. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach, including an award from the National Skill Development Corporation and selection by Microsoft as a notable startup.

Filo

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Filo is an educational technology company that offers a tutoring platform designed for immediate, one-on-one support. The platform enables students to connect with online tutors in less than 60 seconds, allowing them to receive timely assistance with their academic questions and challenges. By facilitating instant access to knowledgeable tutors, Filo aims to enhance students' understanding of concepts and improve their performance in exams. The service focuses on providing personalized guidance, ensuring that learners can address their doubts efficiently and effectively.

Excel@Uni

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Excel@Uni is an education services provider based in Cape Town, Western Cape, founded in 2018. The organization focuses on empowering youth by enhancing their chances of graduating from university and offering support for employment and financial needs. Excel@Uni specializes in comprehensive bursary administration, which includes recruitment, selection, monitoring, documentation, reporting, and ongoing support for bursars. By managing all aspects of the bursary ecosystem, the company aims to ensure that students not only complete their university education but also transition smoothly into their professional futures.

Zydii

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Zydii Limited is an online learning and teaching platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering localized digital training solutions tailored for the African workforce, offering a range of affordable and relevant personal development courses, digital courses, and virtual programs. Zydii's platform is designed to be engaging and accessible, providing users with opportunities to acquire new skills and enhance their career prospects. The company's innovative approach includes both online and offline access through USSD and SMS, ensuring that its educational resources reach a broad audience and contribute to transformative growth for businesses across the region.

Zydii

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Zydii Limited is an online learning and teaching platform based in Nairobi, Kenya, established in 2016. The company focuses on delivering localized digital training solutions tailored for the African workforce, offering a range of affordable and relevant personal development courses, digital courses, and virtual programs. Zydii's platform is designed to be engaging and accessible, providing users with opportunities to acquire new skills and enhance their career prospects. The company's innovative approach includes both online and offline access through USSD and SMS, ensuring that its educational resources reach a broad audience and contribute to transformative growth for businesses across the region.

Bluente

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Bluente is a mobile application focused on enhancing users' proficiency in professional-level Mandarin. The platform employs various learning methods, including flashcards featuring business terminology, a question bank containing 2,000 practice questions, and role-plays simulating business scenarios. By concentrating on skills relevant to professional communication, Bluente aims to facilitate effective connections among business users.

Mindtera

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mindtera is a technology-enabled company based in Jakarta, Indonesia, focused on enhancing personal growth through education on multiple intelligences, including Emotional, Social, Physical, and Occupational Intelligence. Founded in 2021, Mindtera offers personalized online life coaching and a range of tools and resources designed to improve individuals' emotional and social intelligence. The company's platform aims to streamline productivity and foster well-being, providing scientifically validated curriculum and assessments to help users cultivate essential skills. By promoting personal development, Mindtera supports businesses in creating an effective and sustainable workforce.

Wela School Systems

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Wela School Systems is an education technology company that provides an end-to-end software solution designed to streamline the operations of schools. The platform allows students and parents to access grades, announcements, and billing statements through a mobile application. By automating manual processes, Wela enables educational institutions to enhance communication and operational efficiency, allowing them to focus on delivering quality education. Currently, Wela serves over 190 schools both nationwide and internationally, offering features such as a learning management system, complete management system, and online enrollment and payment options.

OOOLAB

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
OOOLAB specializes in developing a low-code Learning Experience Platform (LXP) named LearningOS, aimed at enhancing educational experiences across various sectors, including K-12 schools, universities, tutoring centers, corporations, and ed-tech startups. The platform offers a comprehensive suite of tools, such as virtual classrooms, learning management systems, content management systems, and learning applications, enabling educators to create and manage customizable learning environments. OOOLAB's services also include the option to white-label certified, interactive, and digitized curricula, all while providing efficient tracking of student progress. This innovative approach redefines the infrastructure for learning, making it more accessible and effective for educators and learners alike.

Mathema.me

Grant in 2022
Mathema online school is the most efficient method of learning school mathematics online.

LarnU

Grant in 2022
LarnU is an education platform focused on democratizing access to essential skills for career advancement. It offers a gamified learning experience that allows users to learn coding and other vital competencies in just five minutes a day. The platform provides customized training across various fields, including digital marketing, e-commerce, programming and technology, as well as personal and professional development. By enabling users to acquire relevant skills, LarnU aims to help individuals accelerate their professional careers and achieve their career goals.

Lessonbee

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lessonbee Inc. is an online learning platform focused on health and wellness education for students in grades K-12. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Mount Vernon, New York, the company provides a cloud-based reflective learning system that includes adaptive lessons and a shared content library. This platform allows educators to access current and relevant educational content, manage student assignments, and foster engagement through regular reflection. Lessonbee emphasizes culturally responsive and medically accurate health education, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to promote healthy living. Additionally, it utilizes proprietary analytics to assess student health goals and school climate, recommending tailored content from a diverse library of self-paced classes, adaptive courses, and video-based lessons that align with state and national health education standards. The platform aims to enhance personalized health education and support social-emotional learning for students both at home and in school.

Tanoshi

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Tanoshi is dedicated to providing equitable digital education for children aged 6 to 12 by developing consumer electronic products that are fun, safe, and educational. The company focuses on creating an Android laptop that enhances parental control and educational efficiency. Its products feature an inbuilt camera and proximity sensors, allowing for a tailored learning experience while helping to bridge the technology learning gap. Pre-loaded with age-appropriate educational applications, Tanoshi's devices enable parents to monitor their child's activities and customize device settings. Additionally, the laptops are designed to help students acquire essential skills, including computer programming, ensuring they are well-prepared for the future in an increasingly digital world.

PlaBook

Grant in 2022
PlaBook is a developer of a reading application aimed at enhancing reading, learning, and entertainment for the next generation. The application employs innovative reading technology, incorporating artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and speech recognition to support students in mastering reading fundamentals. By leveraging these advanced technologies, PlaBook enables educators to effectively teach reading skills, fostering a more engaging and productive learning environment for children.

Safer Management

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Safer Management is a software company that sells AI attendance tracking software to public and private schools, colleges, and universities to track students' attendance data.

Driven Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Driven Education is an edtech platform for high-potential youth with the goal of training the country's future technology leaders. The platform invests in high-potential young people committed to entering and growing rapidly in technology companies. They believe in agile education (education that adapts to the labor market), human education (education that puts people first), and courageous education (which challenges the status quo with regard to the quality of education for employability). Driven's mission is to build the college where they would have liked to study, through an agile and real-world learning journey that is always connected to the job market.

EdLight

Pre Seed Round in 2022
EdLight is a developer of a tutoring platform aimed at enhancing the feedback process for teachers. The platform enables educators to digitize handwritten student work created both in class and at home. By converting original paper submissions into digital formats, EdLight allows teachers to provide feedback efficiently. Educators can annotate directly on images of student work, adding features such as audio recordings, stickers, and text boxes. This streamlined approach facilitates quicker and more effective communication between teachers and students regarding their assignments.

GloStudy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
GloStudy is a web-based platform that helps students worldwide discover and apply to suitable educational programs. It uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics to assess students' profiles, provide personalized recommendations, and streamline the application process for international education. The platform offers an intelligent questionnaire and an AI-driven chatbot for student support, covering programs from countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Bilingüe

Grant in 2022
Bilingüe develops a language learning app that combines secondary language development with play-based learning. It couple gamified language learning activities with digitally interactive hardware known as DigiPieces. These come in the form of letters, numbers, and shapes and are used to complete culturally sensitive bilingual language lessons directly on touchscreen tablets. AI is used to develop lessons based on the user's primary and secondary language needs.

Thimble

Grant in 2022
Thimble.io Inc. is a company based in Buffalo, New York, that specializes in DIY electronics kits designed to teach users how to code, build, and customize their own projects. Established in 2013, Thimble offers a subscription service that delivers monthly maker boxes, enabling subscribers to learn and apply technical skills through hands-on experience. The company supports an inclusive learning environment, encouraging users to personalize and remix their kits according to their interests and abilities. Thimble also emphasizes an open-source philosophy by sharing schematics, designs, and methodologies for their kits. Additionally, Thimble provides live and on-demand classes focused on robotics and coding, aimed at educating children and teenagers and preparing them for potential careers in engineering and technology.

Beepboop

Grant in 2022
Beepboop is a gamified language learning platform designed to facilitate personalized learning experiences for large groups of students. The platform employs artificial intelligence to enhance the effectiveness of live language classes, where educators lead students through interactive exercises known as Drills. During these sessions, instructors guide participants in spoken challenges, utilizing their charisma and compassion to foster engagement. The audio-only virtual environment allows educators to provide immediate feedback while managing larger class sizes, ultimately empowering students to improve their speaking skills in the language they are learning.

Coally

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Coally is an Edtech and freelance platform that aims to address youth unemployment in Latin America by connecting small and medium enterprises with qualified young professionals. The platform allows businesses to post challenges, after which youth applicants are selected based on their qualifications. Coally then facilitates the resolution of these challenges by training teams of two young professionals through a customized program that uses short videos and text for instruction. This approach ensures that professional services are delivered in a timely, affordable, and fully remote manner, allowing companies to streamline their hiring process while providing valuable opportunities for youth.

Founderland

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Founderland is a community platform designed to support women of color founders in building sustainable businesses. By addressing the funding gap and fostering inclusivity, it offers a space for these entrepreneurs to connect, share experiences, and access essential resources. The platform also provides educational opportunities and investor-readiness support, helping founders navigate the challenges they face. Through its initiatives, Founderland empowers women of color in their entrepreneurial journeys, promoting a more equitable business ecosystem.

isaac

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools, Isaac simplifies school administration. The platform automates tuition payment receivables, thereby reducing financial risks for educational institutions and ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, Isaac offers detailed financial analysis tools that give schools insight into their financial conditions, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac disburses a predetermined amount to schools, based on their projected income, ensuring consistent financial support.

BAG Innovation

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
BAG Innovation Ltd operates a digital platform that bridges the gap between academia and the business sector in East Africa. Founded in 2017 and based in Kigali, Rwanda, the company offers gamified internship programs and interactive assessments designed to enhance students' skills and facilitate personalized career guidance from the start of their university studies. By analyzing employers' skill requirements and translating them into assessments, BAG enables companies to efficiently connect with a larger pool of students, allowing them to transfer work-life experiences without the constraints of traditional internship models. The platform employs gamification techniques developed by a former CandyCrush creator to boost student engagement and retention, rewarding users with experience points and level upgrades. BAG operates on a freemium model, attracting a wide user base while generating revenue through premium subscriptions for businesses seeking to source talent and by providing universities with integrated content platforms that support student development.

Lingawa

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Lingawa is an emerging edtech company focused on making quality education accessible to a diverse audience. It operates an online tutoring platform that offers engaging lessons in native languages, catering to students of all ages, from children as young as five to adults. The platform features a variety of courses and connects learners with experienced tutors who employ creative and critical thinking techniques. By utilizing technology and innovative teaching methods, Lingawa aims to provide affordable and personalized educational solutions that enhance traditional schooling and promote language learning.

EducateMe

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
EducateMe is a developer of an e-learning platform that facilitates the transition of traditional offline education into an online format while maintaining real communication and the integrity of educational structures. The platform provides comprehensive tools that enable users to establish effective educational processes, including online video streaming of lessons, interactive communication features for participants, and functionalities for creating and assessing assignments. By focusing on these aspects, EducateMe supports cohort-based courses and ensures that the essence of in-person education is preserved in the online environment.

GIOS - Global Innovative Online School

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
GIOS - Global Innovative Online School is an educational platform focused on remote and blended learning, particularly in mathematics and critical thinking. It offers an interactive environment that engages children in the educational process through animated courses presented in simple language and a game-like format, making complex topics easier to understand. For educators, GIOS provides essential tools for remote teaching, including a flexible course builder, an interactive material library, and comprehensive assessment and analytics features. The company's mission is to transform the educational landscape by offering an affordable and modern approach to teaching millions of schoolchildren worldwide.

Mate Academy

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Mate Academy, founded in 2015 and based in Kyiv, Ukraine, is an educational technology startup that provides free coding education to individuals worldwide. The platform offers online, real-time training in various programming languages, delivered by experienced instructors. Students can access quality educational content at no cost and only pay for the service once they secure employment, making it an accessible option for aspiring programmers. This model allows learners to focus on their training without financial concerns, ultimately helping them build successful careers in technology.

The Marking App

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
The Marking App provides a data-free application that automatically marks handwritten school assessments while also automating school administration.

Entri

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Entri is a vernacular language learning platform that caters to both students and teachers, focusing on preparing job aspirants for competitive exams in India. The platform offers a variety of learning resources, including mock tests, adaptive assessments, flashcards, and video lessons, all provided in local languages. This approach enables users to engage with the content in a manner that is most comfortable for them. To date, Entri has attracted around 750,000 students and 2,300 teachers, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing the learning experience and improving teaching methods for a diverse audience.

Language Curry

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Language Curry is a language-learning application focused on teaching various Indian languages. The platform employs a curriculum developed by language experts, utilizing translation and script-based pedagogy to immerse users in local cultures through cultural tips and transliteration. Its interactive and gamified interface enhances user engagement while also promoting curated eBooks that provide insights into Indian languages and culture. By combining educational content with cultural context, Language Curry aims to offer a comprehensive learning experience for users interested in exploring India's linguistic diversity.

Study Valley

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Study Valley is a developer of an educational application focused on STEM education. The application provides video tutorials accompanied by practice notes, allowing users to analyze their mistakes and enhance their learning outcomes. By fostering a semi-autonomous learning environment, the platform encourages students to take initiative in their studies, ultimately improving their educational performance.

Oppti

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Oppti is a digital platform designed to assist high school students in finding employer-provided professional development opportunities. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Oppti connects students with companies seeking interns for various projects. The platform serves as a bridge between students and employers, facilitating access to real-world experiences that enhance career development, skills, and knowledge. By collaborating with employers and educational institutions nationwide, Oppti helps students transition smoothly from learning to internship, thereby preparing them for future employment.

Lingopie

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Lingopie Inc. operates an innovative language learning platform that uniquely combines television shows and movies with language acquisition technology. Founded in 2018 and based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Lingopie offers users access to thousands of hours of foreign content, enabling them to learn languages in an engaging manner. The platform features episodes displayed with native subtitles, allowing learners to click on foreign words for instant translations, which are then stored in a personal word bank for review through a flashcard game and other interactive tools. This approach leverages natural-language processing and linguistic research to create an immersive learning experience, making language acquisition intuitive and enjoyable for users.

Angaza Elimu

Grant in 2021
Angaza Elimu is an ed-tech company focused on transforming education in Kenya and across Africa by addressing challenges in classroom efficiency and access to educational resources. The organization provides a comprehensive e-Learning platform that simplifies classroom management, allowing teachers to dedicate more time to effective instruction. It features a Student Portal designed to engage learners and foster critical thinking skills. Angaza Elimu also emphasizes skill-based learning to prepare African youth for success in a digital economy. Additionally, the company offers supplemental STEM training to cultivate innovation among young learners and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) school to provide hands-on training in hardware engineering, enabling students to learn both in and out of the classroom at their own pace.

Gradely.ng

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Gradely.ng Limited operates a personalized learning platform designed for secondary school students in Nigeria. Founded in 2019 and based in Yaba, the platform utilizes artificial intelligence to provide tailored learning materials, online tutorials, and video lessons. Gradely focuses on exam preparation and offers assessment reporting, tracking, and training tools for teachers, as well as computer-based tests and progress tracking for schools. The platform features weekly adaptive homework tests that enable real-time intervention for learning gaps by recommending specific practice sets, remedial videos, or tutoring based on students' performance. Teachers can quickly set up homework aligned with the WASCCE and Cambridge curricula, and the system generates progress reports for teachers, parents, and schools. Gradely aims to enhance learning outcomes by continuously adapting to students' needs through its data-driven approach.

Hitch Tech

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Hitch Tech Inc., established in 2018 and headquartered in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in developing an educational video platform tailored for African schools. The company creates battery-powered video hotspots that store educational videos offline, allowing students and teachers to access them via WiFi or local networks, even in areas with limited internet connectivity or power infrastructure. Hitch Tech curates and aligns these videos with local curricula and textbooks, making them locally relevant and accessible, thereby transcending literacy barriers and catalyzing educational potential in underserved communities.

LiftEd

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
LiftEd is a continuous monitoring, intervention, and instructional support platform. It empowers teachers, related service (speech/occupational therapists, behaviorists, psychologists, etc.) and other Special Education professionals to rigorously track progress data, intelligently refine instruction/intervention strategies, and accelerate outcomes for learners with disAbilities or differences ages 3-22.

Boddle

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Boddle is a game-based learning platform that supports K-12 teachers in assessing and differentiating student learning, particularly in STEM subjects. Established in February 2018 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, by Edna Martinson and Clarence Tan, Boddle employs adaptive learning technology and artificial intelligence to engage students and enhance their educational experience. The platform transforms student interactions into actionable reports, enabling teachers to identify individual learning needs and track performance effectively. By focusing on foundational skills, Boddle ensures that students can master essential concepts at their own pace, fostering a love for learning and paving the way for future academic success.

ErudiFi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ErudiFi is a technology company dedicated to making education more affordable in Southeast Asia. Operating under the names Danacita in Indonesia and Bukas in the Philippines, ErudiFi provides an education financing platform that assists students in obtaining low-interest educational loans. The platform enables users to apply for loans online, with approval based on factors such as family income, area of study, and academic merit. By streamlining the application process and minimizing documentation requirements, ErudiFi has facilitated funding for thousands of students, thereby enhancing access to education and contributing to long-term societal transformation.

Kokoji

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Kokoji is an audio technology platform focused on enhancing children's learning experiences through auditory content. The company redesigns how children consume content, emphasizing audio to support language, brain, and emotional development. Kokoji's services aim to inspire children and engage them in a new content ecosystem, providing resources that foster cognitive and emotional growth through effective auditory stimulation.

Yoda App

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Yoda App is an Instagram for learning. It is an app that brings the most interesting content to life on one app screen.

Scoodle

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Scoodle Ltd is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to connect students with tutors across various subjects. The platform allows students to pose questions, receive answers from qualified tutors, and subsequently book lessons or join classes. Founded in 2016, Scoodle aims to enhance accessibility to quality education by enabling tutors from different regions, such as an Arabic expert in Egypt, to offer classes to a global audience. Additionally, the content created by tutors on the platform remains available, providing ongoing educational benefits to students even after the classes conclude.

Angaza Elimu

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Angaza Elimu is an ed-tech company focused on transforming education in Kenya and across Africa by addressing challenges in classroom efficiency and access to educational resources. The organization provides a comprehensive e-Learning platform that simplifies classroom management, allowing teachers to dedicate more time to effective instruction. It features a Student Portal designed to engage learners and foster critical thinking skills. Angaza Elimu also emphasizes skill-based learning to prepare African youth for success in a digital economy. Additionally, the company offers supplemental STEM training to cultivate innovation among young learners and operates an Internet of Things (IoT) school to provide hands-on training in hardware engineering, enabling students to learn both in and out of the classroom at their own pace.

BestFit

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BestFit is a college decision-making app designed to assist underrepresented high school students in finding suitable colleges. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the company leverages technological innovation and authentic storytelling through video-based narratives. Its adaptive recommendation system helps students identify colleges that are well-equipped to meet their needs, making the college selection process more engaging and equitable. By focusing on historically underrepresented students, BestFit aims to close the gap in college decision-making and support students in creating a defined path toward college enrollment and graduation.

Scoodle

Seed Round in 2021
Scoodle Ltd is a London-based company that has developed an application designed to connect students with tutors across various subjects. The platform allows students to pose questions, receive answers from qualified tutors, and subsequently book lessons or join classes. Founded in 2016, Scoodle aims to enhance accessibility to quality education by enabling tutors from different regions, such as an Arabic expert in Egypt, to offer classes to a global audience. Additionally, the content created by tutors on the platform remains available, providing ongoing educational benefits to students even after the classes conclude.

imagi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Imagi is focused on creating engaging and accessible coding education for students aged 8 to 13, with a particular emphasis on inclusivity for girls, who are often underrepresented in the technology sector. The company has developed a mobile-first platform that introduces Python programming through a visual and hands-on approach. This innovative application allows users to create colorful programmable accessories that display custom text, designs, and animations. By enabling students and teachers to share their coding projects within an online community, imagi fosters a collaborative learning environment that empowers young learners to explore their creativity in coding.

Alura Cursos Online

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Alura born of Caelum, a renowned company of classroom training in technology. The founders, Paulo Silveira and Guilherme Silveira, realized that many students did not have access to our content due to distance and time, and others adapted to different rhythms of class. Caelum Online was born in 2011 and, with the success of the project, we created our own brand in June 2013, Alura. Our mission is to create a platform for learning technology, in which you can discuss, participate and enrich your knowledge, investing your time in the best possible way, when and where you want. The challenge is to make you feel part of this group of technology professionals who want to be better than they were yesterday, so we went way beyond the classic video lessons . No wonder we have more than 700 thousand messages in our forum of doubts and discussions. We have created a collaborative learning environment, not just another class catalog. With updated and didactic courses , this is where you will improve your skills as a technology professional! Always focusing on the reality of the Brazilian market, taking care to insert the context of this rich and complicated domain. Visit our blog , get to know our more than 700 courses and see what's new . Learn more about our story in this podcast . Finally, we hope you will be part of this great community that is Alura.

Jaranda

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Jaranda Co., Ltd., headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, operates a digital platform that bridges the gap between teachers, parents, and students. The company's core business is to facilitate access to childcare and education services, addressing the challenge of information asymmetry in this sector. Jaranda's platform employs analytics to match students with suitable teachers, offers regular visit services, and provides lifecycle management, ensuring children and pre-teens receive appropriate education in a convenient manner.

BitDegree

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
BitDegree is an online education platform that focuses on teaching Web3 skills through a gamified experience. Users engage with the platform by completing interactive micro-tasks known as Missions, which provide valuable content on topics ranging from blockchain basics to advanced crypto products. By finishing these Missions, players earn rewards such as tokens, stablecoins, NFTs, and merchandise from notable crypto brands, along with special points called Bits that enhance their chances of winning prizes. The platform encourages community building through user-created Missions and Guilds, where learners can collaborate and support each other. Additionally, BitDegree facilitates financial assistance via micro-scholarships funded by cryptocurrency donations, allowing students to acquire professional skills and connect directly with potential employers.

Redação Nota 1000

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Redação Nota 1000 is an educational technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in online essay editing for students preparing for the ENEM exam. Founded in 2014, the platform offers a comprehensive evaluation of written texts, providing detailed correction reports that highlight specific areas for improvement. By utilizing machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence, Redação Nota 1000 aims to enhance writing skills among students, ultimately contributing to better academic performance. The company's mission is to transform education in Brazil through effective writing development, ensuring that students receive structured guidance to refine their essay writing and proofreading abilities.

UpBrainery

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
UpBrainery Technologies is focused on transforming the traditional educational landscape through its AI-based technology platform, which caters to K12 systems for career exploration. The company aims to enhance teaching and learning experiences at home, school, and in professional settings by leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning. UpBrainery's platform offers personalized AI coaching tailored to each learner, equipping schools, teachers, parents, and students with tools that promote skills-based learning. This innovative approach ensures that individual students receive customized educational experiences that prepare them for current and future career opportunities.

Firefly Learning

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Firefly Learning Ltd is a London-based company that develops and operates an online education platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students, teachers, and parents. Founded in 2005, the platform facilitates the management of homework and learning resources, allowing teachers to assign and review tasks efficiently both in and out of the classroom. It fosters collaboration among students and provides tools for teachers to track student progress, share resources, and communicate with parents, thereby engaging them in their child's education. Firefly Learning employs a diverse team of technologists, educators, and support specialists who focus on creating user-friendly software tailored to the needs of schools. The company emphasizes continuous improvement of its product by incorporating feedback from its users, ensuring that it remains relevant and effective in promoting educational success. With a growing global presence, Firefly Learning is committed to partnering with industry leaders to enhance its offerings while maintaining a strong base in the UK.

The Mentor Method

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
The Mentor Method, LLC is a social enterprise based in Washington, D.C., that specializes in mentor matching services aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion within the tech industry. Founded in 2015, the company connects emerging tech leaders with experienced mentors through a platform that emphasizes algorithmic compatibility based on personality assessments. This tailored approach promotes authentic relationships that contribute to stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures. In addition to matching services, The Mentor Method offers a toolkit with resources like email templates and suggestions for initiating mentorships, along with business workshops and courses focused on skill development. By prioritizing value-fit and support for underrepresented groups, The Mentor Method strives to enhance talent retention and growth in the technology sector.

Xeropan

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Xeropan is an e-learning platform that facilitates language learning through an engaging game-based approach powered by advanced artificial intelligence. It aims to support learners by providing a digital language teacher who assists in setting personalized goals and navigating a tailored learning path. The platform offers a variety of interactive exercises, video lessons, and tasks across different levels and topics, allowing for a comprehensive educational experience. Additionally, Xeropan Classroom enables educators to find suitable exercises for English lessons and track students' progress, enhancing the overall learning process. By combining pedagogical expertise with technology, Xeropan fosters practical language skills in a fun and interactive manner.

Educast

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HOLIX improves the way people acquire knowledge and wisdom so that everyone can solve the problems they face in life in a better way.

HayanMind

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
HayanMind Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Daejeon, South Korea, specializes in designing and developing video-based language learning software. The company aims to facilitate language acquisition by providing innovative educational applications that enhance listening comprehension and make learning enjoyable. By breaking down communication barriers, HayanMind empowers individuals to learn various languages, promoting a clear and unbiased perspective in their interactions.

Healthy Hip Hop

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Healthy Hip Hop is an educational technology company that focuses on promoting mental and physical health, social interaction, and personal empowerment among children and families. The company has developed an application that combines hip-hop culture with innovative technology, offering a curated environment reminiscent of platforms like Spotify and TikTok. Its content includes video and audio materials designed for use in classrooms, facilitating morning energizers, brain breaks, and pre-test activities. This approach encourages movement and physical education, aiming to enhance students' focus, engagement, and behavior in an educational setting.

Niduu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Niduu is a corporate education startup founded in 2017 and based in São Luís, São Paulo. It specializes in training employees at all levels through innovative methods such as Microlearning, Mobile Learning, and Gamification. The company has developed an online learning design platform that creates interactive and adaptive e-learning experiences tailored for employment training. By incorporating gamification techniques, Niduu engages employees while providing real-time performance analysis, which enables organizations to enhance productivity and accelerate the development of employees' technical skills.

Antwalk

Seed Round in 2020
AntWalk is an e-learning platform based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on enhancing professional skills and knowledge through a variety of learning formats. Established in 2019, the platform connects professionals with insights and expertise from over 3,000 industry leaders across more than 500 global brands. AntWalk offers a range of educational tools, including Short Knowledge Bytes, Live Group Classes, and personalized 1:1 interactions with experts. This approach allows users to learn in real-time as they work, fostering a growth mindset and advancing their careers. The platform aims to create a social learning ecosystem that supports both professionals and students in acquiring practical knowledge beyond traditional educational settings.

Math Buddy

Venture Round in 2020
Math Buddy is an educational technology company dedicated to enhancing children's understanding of math through engaging and interactive methods. The platform provides a comprehensive teaching and learning solution tailored for students in grades one to ten. It empowers teachers to illustrate mathematical concepts and helps students visualize them through various interactive activities and worksheets. By focusing on hands-on learning experiences, Math Buddy aims to make math enjoyable and accessible, fostering a positive attitude towards the subject among young learners.

Unmaze

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Unmaze is an online platform focused on providing English language education for students and teachers. It offers a variety of teaching materials and content tailored for classroom use. In addition to language classes, Unmaze provides a management platform that facilitates educational oversight, backup services, and access to other language courses. The company also offers consultation services with a psychologist and specialized training programs. Furthermore, Unmaze caters to corporate clients by providing private English lessons as a benefit to enhance employee retention and professional development.

Financier Escolas

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Financier Escolas is an ed-tech company specializing in financial education. It offers interactive, AI-driven learning experiences that simulate real-world financial scenarios, making learning about money management engaging and effective. The company is currently operating in stealth mode.

Prol Educa

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Prol Educa is an educational inclusion program based in Pernambuco, Brazil, founded in 2015. The organization aims to enhance accessibility to education by offering partial scholarships to students who cannot afford full tuition fees. Approved candidates may receive benefits that can cover up to 100% of their monthly payments. Prol Educa operates an educational platform that facilitates access to various forms of training, including basic education, technical courses, preparatory courses, free courses, and post-graduate studies, thereby enabling students to pursue their educational goals through scholarship opportunities.

Readlax

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Readlax is a brain training platform focused on enhancing learning and reading skills. It offers an effective speed reading tool that combines enjoyable reading of favorite books with training to improve speed reading abilities. This e-learning solution is designed to provide users with a fast and engaging reading experience, allowing them to develop their reading skills while enjoying the content they love. Through its innovative approach, Readlax aims to make reading more accessible and enjoyable for its users.

MantisEdu

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
MantisEDU specializes in educational technology, offering innovative learning kits that integrate emerging technologies like IoT, AI, robotics, and hydroponics. These kits, equipped with sensors, probes, and an online platform, enable educators to deliver hands-on STEM experiences. Students can design and conduct real-world experiments, collect data, and analyze results, fostering a spirit of discovery and invention.

Uvii

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Uvii is an education technology company focused on enhancing distance learning communication services. It offers a platform that combines virtual collaboration technology with a command-driven mobile app and an online portal. This platform enables instructors to engage with students through real-time questioning and provides valuable data analytics on productivity. Uvii's solutions facilitate easy onboarding for students and allow monitoring of their engagement, making e-learning more accessible and interactive. By improving communication and offering real-time insights, Uvii aims to enhance the overall educational experience for both instructors and students.

Selan

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Selan Inc. is a Tokyo-based company that specializes in language education services, focusing primarily on teaching children English. The company has developed an innovative language learning platform that facilitates online classes, enabling students to learn English in conjunction with a textbook. This approach promotes a more engaging and self-directed learning environment, moving away from traditional rote memorization methods. By emphasizing a bilingual education, Selan aims to create an effective and enjoyable learning experience for young learners.

VISITS Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
VISITS Technologies Inc. is an internet-based company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2014. The company specializes in developing a career formation platform that connects students and alumni. It has created a patented consensus building algorithm known as ideagram, which quantifies creativity, discerning ability, and the intrinsic value of ideas. This innovative technology allows for the measurement of intangible assets, including skills and personal connections. By integrating blockchain technology, VISITS Technologies facilitates value transfer, enhancing the overall user experience and fostering professional development within its network.

Movva

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Movva is an educational engagement platform focused on enhancing communication within the higher education sector. The company develops software aimed at improving student engagement, retention, and re-enrollment through the use of scientific principles and multimedia strategies. By leveraging technology and artificial intelligence, Movva's products facilitate effective communication that targets students at critical points in their educational journey, thereby preventing dropouts and fostering loyalty. Their solutions are designed to optimize resources and improve overall management in higher education, addressing challenges such as churn prevention and delinquency reduction. With a commitment to supporting students from onboarding through their entire academic life cycle, Movva plays a crucial role in enhancing educational outcomes and revenue for institutions.

Blox

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Blox makes it possible to gamify the curriculum, giving the students autonomy in creating their own learning path. Blox is a completely new and innovative educational system designed for higher education and corporate Universities. The company wants to bring to formal education the same agility and interesting topics that we see in Silicon Valley, but in a way that is generous and flexible.

StudentFinance

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
StudentFinance is an educational financial services provider founded in March 2019 in Madrid, Spain, by Mariano Kostelec. The company focuses on success-based financing, primarily targeting students with technical skills who aspire to become software engineers, data analysts, or cybersecurity experts. Using artificial intelligence, StudentFinance analyzes market demand for specific skills and identifies gaps in the workforce, allowing them to select suitable candidates through a data-driven process. This enables individuals to pursue training and upskilling opportunities while offering flexible repayment options based on their future employment success. By prioritizing career advancement and job placement, StudentFinance aims to empower students to achieve their professional goals while managing their financial obligations effectively.

Musemio

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Musemio Ltd is an educational technology company based in London, founded in 2019. It offers a mobile augmented and virtual reality application that provides children with immersive learning experiences through interactive quests. The app features co-created narrative content from cultural institutions worldwide, allowing children to explore themes related to history and the arts from the comfort of their homes. By engaging in these bite-sized adventures, children develop 21st-century skills while gaining valuable cultural knowledge, which fosters a globally-minded perspective. Musemio's approach is informed by extensive research and testing involving over 3,000 children, in collaboration with experts from the UCL Institute of Education. The company partners with various cultural organizations, including the National Maritime Museum of Greenwich and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, and is in the process of onboarding additional global partners.

Skriware

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Skriware is a Polish EdTech startup that has created a comprehensive educational ecosystem aimed at enhancing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) skills among students. The company offers user-friendly 3D printers and educational robots, along with an online e-learning platform, allowing for an engaging learning experience in both school and home environments. By focusing on the design, construction, and programming of 3D-printable smart toys, Skriware facilitates practical learning and problem-solving. The company primarily serves private and public schools and is developing a new product line specifically designed for children and teenagers aged 9 to 16, further expanding its educational offerings.

ChatClass

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
EduSim is a collaborative platform designed to enhance English language learning through the integration of artificial intelligence. The company develops a digital teaching assistant that combines human expertise with AI technology to facilitate online education. By providing tailored support, EduSim aims to improve students' command of the English language in an efficient and user-friendly manner. The platform is focused on making quality language education accessible and engaging, leveraging advanced technology to create an effective learning environment. Founded in 2014 and based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, EduSim is committed to fostering human development through innovative educational solutions.

MythicOwl

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
MythicOwl is a Warsaw-based education app startup. By developing educational games, MythicOwl aims to improve people’s knowledge and social skills through cutting edge technologies. The company creates games which don’t waste the player’s time. The team wants its products to improve the skills and knowledge of the users. Its main advantages are the combination of the experience as well as outstanding motivation in creating products which are making the world at least a little bit better.

SeniorGeek

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SeniorGeek is a technology education company that empowers senior citizens to develop their digital skills through engaging and accessible online learning. They offer a wide range of courses, workshops, and events covering topics such as artificial intelligence, the internet of things, digital law, and blockchain, among others. The company aims to foster digital inclusion and help seniors understand and navigate the digital world in a simple and fun way.

Meu Entrevistador

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Meu Entrevistador is a Brazilian company established in 2014, headquartered in Sao Paulo. It operates a digital platform designed to assist job applicants in preparing for interviews and navigating the selection process. The platform features a collection of short videos that simulate real job interviews, conducted by prominent executives and HR representatives from Brazil. This resource aims to provide candidates with valuable insights and guidance on how to effectively present themselves during interviews and succeed in the job market. By offering a comprehensive range of materials, Meu Entrevistador helps users improve their skills and enhance their interview performance.

Fiszkoteka

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Fiszkoteka, established in Warsaw, Poland in 2009, specializes in developing an e-learning platform. This platform offers a user-friendly mobile and web application, enabling students and employees to learn efficiently and enjoyably. It employs an Intelligent Repetition System to ensure consistent learning. Schools and businesses can utilize Fiszkoteka's ready-made courses or create their own learning materials using Flashcards.

Tera

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Tera is a digital training platform focused on providing users with practical skills through live interactions with digital market experts. It offers a range of courses in areas such as digital product leadership, discovery, product design, data science, machine learning, full stack development, and data analytics. By emphasizing hands-on experience with real digital products, Tera aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, enabling individuals to enhance their competencies and connect their education with job market demands. This approach helps learners develop essential digital and leadership skills to advance their careers in an increasingly digital landscape.

Skore

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Skore is a cloud-based omnichannel learning platform designed for organizations prioritizing intellectual capital as a core element of their strategy. It provides a flexible solution that allows teams to create customized learning experiences tailored to their unique culture and workflows. Unlike traditional learning management systems, Skore enables users to fully brand a mobile app for remote workers and seamlessly integrate with platforms like Slack and email, ensuring content accessibility for all levels of engagement. The platform offers personalized content recommendations and supports collaboration through interactive features such as comments and notifications. With a library of 30 specialized modules, users can further enhance their learning environment by integrating additional plugins or developing custom solutions to meet specific needs.

Hondana

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Hondana is a mobile learning platform based in São Paulo, Brazil, that specializes in corporate training solutions for medium to large-sized companies. Founded in 2012, the company leverages a decade of experience in digital content development across countries such as the United States, Japan, Korea, and China. Hondana's team consists of highly skilled professionals with backgrounds in creating successful technology products, including smartphones and eReaders. The platform facilitates communication, knowledge sharing, and goal tracking, incorporating motivational tools and data-driven insights to optimize performance. This enables leaders to effectively manage distributed teams, keep them engaged, and enhance overall productivity.

StoryMax

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
StoryMax is an edtech startup dedicated to editorial innovation, specializing in the development of interactive app-books for children and young adults. By leveraging audiovisual media, the platform delivers engaging stories on tablets and smartphones, appealing to emergent readers in 43 countries, including Brazil and the United States. The app-books combine original texts with animations, sound effects, and interactive features, facilitating a captivating reading experience in Portuguese, English, and Spanish. This approach not only enhances comprehension but also fosters a deeper connection to narratives, highlighting the significance of universal stories for contemporary readers. StoryMax has received multiple accolades for its quality and innovation, including prestigious awards from Comkids, UNESCO, and the Jabuti Award of Literature. The company has also been recognized within Brazil's entrepreneurial landscape, participating in notable programs such as SEED-MG and the Entrepreneurship Center of the University of São Paulo. Recently, StoryMax became an alumnus of the Blackbox Connect Program, further establishing its commitment to fostering reading and storytelling among children.

eKidz.eu

eKidz.eu GmbH is an educational platform based in Munich, Germany, that supports parents and teachers in enhancing children's reading and language skills. Founded in 2017, the platform offers a comprehensive range of resources, including digital children's books, structured across eleven reading stages, speech development training, reading companion exercises, and animated videos. These elements are designed to make learning German engaging and effective for young learners. The application is compatible with iOS devices, facilitating accessibility for both educators and families. By providing well-organized content and innovative tools, eKidz.eu aims to simplify and enrich the process of language acquisition for children.

Nanit Robot

Nanit Robot is an educational technology company that specializes in STEM learning. It offers a comprehensive robotics education program for children aged 5 to 13, combining hands-on learning with a curriculum that covers physics, programming, and electronics. The company's core product is the Nanit Robot KIT, a set of 12 sensors and a main block that can be assembled into over 30 different robot modifications. Each lesson in the educational program is dedicated to specific robot assemblies, allowing children to learn and apply new concepts as they progress through the levels. The curriculum also introduces children to programming languages like Scratch and C++.
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