500 Global

Founded in 2010, 500 Global is a global venture capital firm with over $2 billion in assets under management. It invests in early-stage technology companies across 80+ countries, focusing on markets where technology and innovation can generate long-term value. With over 190 members based in more than 25 countries, the firm provides funding, mentorship, and connections to startups worldwide.

Clayton Bryan

Partner

Alba Zurriaga Carda

Global Head of Innovation Strategy

Tim Chae

Managing Partner

Shawn Chu

Principal

Itali Pedroni Collini

Director 500 Startups Brazil

Nicholas Davison

Director

Amal Dokhan

General Partner

Amal Enan

Partner

Atika French

Senior Associate

Vishal Harnal

Managing Partner

Laila Hassan

Venture Partner

Adrian Latortue

Investor

Moo Natavudh Pungcharoenpong

Venture Partner

Krating Poonpol

Partner

Mameaw Sapprasert

Partner

Peter Shin

Lead Manager

Sanjay Singhal

Partner

Pat Naranpat Thitipattakul

Investor

Christine Tsai

Founding Partner and CEO

Pedro Vieira

Partner

Tony Wang

Managing Partner

Bedy Yang

Managing Partner

Arief bin Johan Alimin

Associate

Guhyeonmo Simsa

Executive

Past deals in Education

DigiLearning Hub

Seed Round in 2023
DigiLearning Hub is an innovative AI-driven edtech startup revolutionizing the education landscape through our advanced AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS). Our mission is to empower educators and learners by leveraging cutting-edge technology to make education more accessible, flexible, and engaging. At DigiLearning Hub, we integrate artificial intelligence into every aspect of our platform, delivering personalized, efficient, and impactful learning experiences with our flagship product, DigiNex V3.1. AI-Powered Solutions in DigiNex V3.1: DigiNex AI Trainer: Experience learning that adjusts to your needs—our AI customizes learning materials to match each learner's pace, enhancing efficiency and enjoyment. DigiNex Insights: Track your learning journey with real-time feedback and personalized progress reports, allowing students and educators to stay on track and achieve better outcomes faster. DigiNex Dashboard: From small schools to large universities, our platform grows with you, providing flexible, scalable tools to meet the needs of any educational institution. DigiNex AI Tutor: Make learning interactive and engaging! Our AI-powered tutor adapts to individual learning styles, keeps learners motivated, and makes education more enjoyable. DigiNex Learning Hub: Foster collaboration between students and educators with integrated tools for group activities, discussions, and collaborative learning. DigiNex Learning Software: Seamlessly integrate with existing systems, ensuring educators can adopt our platform with no disruptions and continue teaching without barriers. DigiNex Knowledge Panel: AI-driven recommendations make learning smarter and faster by streamlining content and focusing on key concepts to accelerate understanding. DigiNex Learning Toolkit: Revolutionize learning with our personalized toolkits powered by AI. Automate assessments, receive feedback instantly, and enjoy an efficient learning journey tailored to individual needs. Our Vision: At DigiLearning Hub, we envision a world where learning is personalized, interactive, and enjoyable. We believe that technology should not only support education but enhance it. Our goal is to create a global community of learners equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the digital age. Our Impact: Global Reach: Serving a diverse range of learners and educators worldwide, bridging geographical gaps, and fostering a global learning community. Innovative Approach: We create smarter, more effective learning environments by integrating AI and technology, preparing students for success in a rapidly evolving world. Our Commitment: At DigiLearning Hub, we are passionate about continuous innovation. Working closely with educators, learners, and industry experts, we ensure our solutions evolve with the educational landscape. Our mission is to empower future generations to reach their full potential through intelligent, personalized learning experiences. By harnessing the power of AI, DigiLearning Hub is transforming traditional education into a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready ecosystem. Join us in redefining the way the world learns with DigiNex V3.1.

Uteach

Seed Round in 2023
Uteach is a platform that empowers educators and institutions to create and monetize online courses swiftly and efficiently. It offers an all-in-one solution, enabling users to build a branded teaching website in under two minutes, complete with essential features. Uteach's core strength lies in automation, which can save up to 70% of time spent on administrative tasks, allowing users to focus on teaching and content creation. The platform caters to a wide range of users, from individual educators seeking passive income to institutions aiming to manage their online courses efficiently.

Lala

Seed Round in 2023
Lala is an online educational platform that assists music learners in finding top music educators worldwide and connects them seamlessly without any audio lag/delay issues. Imagine having a lesson with your music tutor from a different country, feeling as if you are located in the same room.

BilimBer

Seed Round in 2023
BilimBer is a mobile education software company dedicated to enhancing the learning experience for students, particularly those at the University of North Texas. The platform offers a variety of educational content, including mock examinations that help students prepare effectively for real exams. Additionally, BilimBer facilitates instant connections between students and tutors through one-on-one live video calls, allowing for personalized assistance and support. This combination of practice tools and access to educators positions BilimBer as a valuable resource in the educational technology sector.

OpenDurian

Venture Round in 2023
OpenDurian is an online learning platform that offers a diverse range of educational test preparation materials. The company specializes in providing both free and premium resources crafted by expert instructors, catering to various educational needs such as school and college admissions, language proficiency, and professional certification exams. OpenDurian's platform emphasizes high-quality production of online courses, enabling students to engage with the content effectively while addressing challenges through comprehensive reading materials and practice exams. By focusing on a broad spectrum of tests, OpenDurian aims to enhance the learning experience and improve student outcomes.

LiveBoard

Pre Seed Round in 2023
LiveBoard is a platform that empowers tutors to establish, operate, and expand their online tutoring businesses efficiently. It enables tutors to set up their virtual classrooms swiftly, teach using interactive tools like whiteboards and quizzes, and receive payments seamlessly, all within a single, user-friendly interface.

TEDI

Venture Round in 2022
TEDI operates an online educational platform designed to enhance professional education, particularly for students in the construction industry. The platform offers a range of courses and educational programs that focus on cultivating critical analytical skills applicable to real-world projects. With a mix of live and recorded content available for anytime viewing, TEDI aims to support students in advancing their careers and achieving professional growth efficiently.

Kinedu

Venture Round in 2022
Kinedu is an educational technology company that provides personalized video-based developmental activities for children aged zero to five. Its platform aims to foster meaningful relationships between parents and children by promoting cognitive, social, linguistic, emotional, and physical growth during early childhood.

Edukita

Venture Round in 2022
Edukita operates an online platform offering affordable, effective English language learning. Its program, taught live by native speakers using an internationally benchmarked curriculum, aims to build fluency in a engaging manner.

Kings International

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Online academic competitions for K-12 students with freemium model

Classera

Series A in 2022
Classera is an education management system and ed-tech platform established in 2011 by Mohammad Alashmawi and Mohammad Almadani in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in providing learning management systems tailored for K-12 students. Its platform includes a range of features such as a student information system, student attendance tracking, social learning capabilities, a grade book, and a transcript management system. These tools are designed to enable users to effectively manage their educational records and facilitate personalized learning experiences. Classera aims to support the development of students by offering a comprehensive set of resources that cater to their educational needs.

Sapiens Medicus

Venture Round in 2022
Founded in 2018, Sapiens Medicus operates an online platform offering multilingual medical education courses. It provides personalized learning experiences through online courses, podcasts, webinars, and virtual reality simulations.

Noon Academy

Venture Round in 2022
Noon Academy is a prominent edtech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with additional offices in Cairo, Egypt, and Bengaluru, India. Established in 2013, it operates an online learning platform that has served over 12 million students across the Middle East. The platform facilitates collaborative learning by allowing students to study in groups, compete with peers, and access on-demand tutoring. It offers a range of educational content, including free resources and subscription-based services for advanced materials and private tutoring. Noon Academy aims to enhance the learning experience by blending technology with peer-to-peer interactions, making education more engaging and accessible, especially for exam preparation. The company is committed to connecting students with the best teachers, regardless of location, thus expanding its impact in the region and beyond.

Jade Autism

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Jade Autism is a developer of gamification solutions aimed at supporting children and adolescents with cognitive impairments, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodiversities. The company creates educational therapeutic validation games that facilitate tailored instruction for students, enabling schools and teachers to address individual learning needs effectively. Their software incorporates data science, continuous updates, and comprehensive reporting and behavior analysis, which are designed to enhance visual performance, attention, receptive language, and mathematical logical reasoning through engaging gameplay. By focusing on these areas, Jade Autism aims to improve educational outcomes for children with cognitive disabilities.

1Huddle

Venture Round in 2022
1Huddle, Inc. is a global provider of staff training and consulting services, specializing in an interactive, cloud-based training platform designed to enhance employee onboarding and skills development. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, the company transforms traditional training materials into competitive mobile games, allowing employees to engage with content anytime and anywhere. 1Huddle serves a diverse range of sectors, including professional sports, education, health and fitness, finance, and retail, among others. The platform boasts over 70 paying clients and more than 20,000 users, with a vast library of 5 million game questions. By incorporating gamification into training programs, 1Huddle aims to improve employee engagement and performance, positioning itself as a leader in innovative workforce development solutions.

AmazingTalker

Series A in 2022
AmazingTalker is an online learning platform that specializes in personalized one-on-one tutoring with native teachers. By offering customized courses tailored to individual schedules, budgets, and interests, the platform empowers learners in their pursuit of various languages and subjects. AmazingTalker fosters an immersive learning environment, allowing students to receive focused attention and guidance from professional online tutors. Through its services, the company aims to enhance the educational experience by making it more adaptable and effective for each learner.

Mujer Financiera

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Mujer Financiera is a startup dedicated to bridging the gender gap in financial inclusion for women. It offers financial education, expense tracking tools, and investment products to empower women to make informed decisions about their personal finances.

OnMyGrad

Pre Seed Round in 2022
OnMyGrad is a talent solution platform focused on enhancing campus recruitment by connecting university students with potential employers. The company offers immersive job-tasting experiences that allow students to explore career opportunities in a more engaging and practical manner. By facilitating these connections, OnMyGrad aims to streamline the recruitment process for both students and employers. Established in 2019, the company gained recognition as part of the AppWorks Accelerator Programme and is currently a member of the 500 Global Accelerator. OnMyGrad is also expanding its operations into markets like Singapore and Taiwan, reflecting its commitment to improving the future of work through innovative recruitment solutions.

Hellosaurus

Seed Round in 2022
Hellosaurus develops an interactive learning platform for children that combines video classes, creative programs, and engaging activities. The platform supports content creators by providing tools to produce and publish shows, enabling kids to learn through interactive experiences. Founded in 2019 and based in New York, the company focuses on child-friendly online education delivered through its interactive video experiences and content from various creators.

iDialogue

Pre Seed Round in 2021
iDialogue is an online learning platform that focuses on enhancing K-12 education by facilitating cultural exchanges and global collaboration among classrooms. The platform equips educators with tools for virtual field trips, workshops, and sessions with guest speakers, enriching the learning experience for students. By emphasizing the development of 21st-century skills such as communication, critical thinking, and global citizenship, iDialogue encourages students to explore diverse cultures and global challenges. This immersive approach not only fosters academic growth but also aims to build meaningful connections among peers worldwide, contributing to a more empathetic and informed generation.

Englease

Seed Round in 2021
Englease is an online educational platform focused on delivering live, accredited English language classes in the MENA region. It offers flexible one-on-one sessions designed to help users enhance their English fluency and prepare for proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. The platform enables users to track their progress and assess their learning needs, providing a structured approach to language acquisition. With its emphasis on personalized instruction, Englease aims to facilitate effective learning outcomes for students seeking to improve their English speaking skills.

Platzi

Series B in 2021
Platzi is an online education platform that delivers live and recorded courses across design, marketing, and programming. It offers professional tracks in application and web development, online marketing, interface design, server administration, and related fields, with interactive features such as real-time collaboration among students and industry-leading instructors. The platform emphasizes practical, in-demand skills for lifelong learning, using video and interactive lessons to teach applied concepts rather than traditional academia, and supports learners worldwide in multiple languages. Founded in 2012, Platzi serves a global student base and provides access to project sharing, guides, tutorials, and bonus live sessions to enhance learning.

profe.social

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Profe Social operates an educational network platform aimed at enhancing the professional experience of teachers through collaboration. The platform facilitates the sharing of educational resources and personal experiences, allowing educators to inspire one another while also receiving valuable feedback on their own teaching practices. By connecting teachers globally, Profe Social fosters a community focused on professional growth and the exchange of effective teaching strategies. Additionally, the platform provides opportunities for teachers to monetize their contributions, further incentivizing collaboration and resource sharing within the educational community.

Mujer Financiera

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Mujer Financiera is a startup dedicated to bridging the gender gap in financial inclusion for women. It offers financial education, expense tracking tools, and investment products to empower women to make informed decisions about their personal finances.

Bonum Coaching

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2020, Bonum Coaching is a Miami-based company that specializes in personalized coaching services. It connects users with certified coaches to facilitate professional growth and development.

Learning Loop

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Learning Loop operates a collaborative learning platform designed for startup founders. It offers a private social network facilitating peer-to-peer learning through small groups and live conversations.

Pandai

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Pandai is an educational technology company that provides a mobile application for students. This app offers personalized learning experiences through daily quizzes, tests, and videos aligned with school curricula. It aims to enhance students' academic performance and help them achieve better grades.

Dailies

Venture Round in 2021
Dailies operates an innovative educational platform tailored specifically for parents and their children. This platform offers gamified lessons that can be completed in under ten minutes, allowing learners to gain essential knowledge at their convenience. Dailies aims to enhance children's educational progress by providing engaging, fun learning experiences that are easily accessible. At the end of each day, the Dailies platform informs parents about their child's learning challenges and supplies them with worksheets and solutions to facilitate further understanding. By bridging the gap between educators and parents, Dailies empowers families to take an active role in their children's education and support their learning needs effectively.

DailiesPods

Seed Round in 2021
DailiesPods provides a platform that focuses on bridging the gap between parent and student. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Virtual Internships

Seed Round in 2021
Virtual Internships is a company focused on transforming talent acquisition and career development by providing virtual internship opportunities that promote accessibility and inclusivity. By leveraging technology and a global network of partners, it aims to eliminate barriers to employment and support career growth for students and job seekers. The company offers a range of internships for both university and high school students, emphasizing the development of professional skills necessary for today's job market. This approach enables candidates to gain valuable work experience in a flexible manner, accommodating their academic and work commitments while preparing them for impactful careers worldwide.

MammyApp

Venture Round in 2021
MammyApp is a mobile application designed to support new mothers throughout their pregnancy and motherhood journeys. It provides educational resources, along with access to medical and non-medical services and products, ensuring mothers have everything they need for themselves and their babies.

Wited

Venture Round in 2021
Wited is a developer of an online educational network focused on providing quality, engaging, and accessible education for students from elementary through high school. The company addresses the challenges faced by students and parents in accessing educational support by offering a comprehensive platform that consolidates necessary educational content in one place. This includes interactive courses and resources designed to facilitate study, practice, and resolution of academic doubts. Additionally, Wited enhances the learning experience with interactive applications and access to online teachers, enabling personalized educational assistance that aims to improve student performance.

Talently

Seed Round in 2021
Talently is an educational platform based in Lima, Peru, focused on accelerating the careers of Latin American tech talent. The company provides an intensive online program designed for software developers, offering training in English communication skills, technical competencies, and remote work readiness. In addition to educational content, Talently equips participants with career mentoring, job and interview information, skills assessment, and mock interview opportunities. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance job prospects in the global technology industry, enabling graduates to secure better employment opportunities worldwide.

Springboard

Venture Round in 2021
Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for tech industry careers. It offers expert mentorship, up-to-date curricula, and career support, including a job guarantee for data science graduates.

TOP-E University

Seed Round in 2020
TOP-E University is an educational institution dedicated to democratizing access to higher education. It offers online master's programs designed and taught by experienced entrepreneurs and business leaders, emphasizing practical and essential educational concepts. The university's innovative approach utilizes microlearning, allowing students to engage with content in short, manageable segments of approximately 20 minutes each day over a span of 10 months. This flexible learning model accommodates diverse schedules and eliminates geographical barriers, making higher education more accessible. Additionally, TOP-E University enhances student networking opportunities through regional events and workshops, fostering connections within the business community.

Ambition app

Seed Round in 2020
Ambition app is a personal development platform designed to help users achieve their goals by providing bite-sized programs focused on essential life skills. Similar to Khan Academy but tailored for personal growth, it offers a range of courses that inspire and educate users, enabling them to develop valuable skills. The platform particularly targets high school students, who can earn rewards, such as $20 gift cards, upon completing various programs. This approach not only empowers young individuals but also reinforces the importance of their time and efforts in pursuing personal and professional development.

Lingokids

Series B in 2020
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.

Ostaz

Seed Round in 2020
Ostaz is an online platform offering personalized learning journeys to students worldwide. It connects learners with qualified tutors based on preferences like location and availability, providing adaptive learning avatars and round-the-clock support for enhanced academic performance.

Virtual Internships

Seed Round in 2020
Virtual Internships is a company focused on transforming talent acquisition and career development by providing virtual internship opportunities that promote accessibility and inclusivity. By leveraging technology and a global network of partners, it aims to eliminate barriers to employment and support career growth for students and job seekers. The company offers a range of internships for both university and high school students, emphasizing the development of professional skills necessary for today's job market. This approach enables candidates to gain valuable work experience in a flexible manner, accommodating their academic and work commitments while preparing them for impactful careers worldwide.

Doyobi

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Doyobi is an educational platform focused on teaching science and coding through engaging and interactive methods. Its guided courses incorporate videos, quizzes, and hands-on projects, making it easier for educators to facilitate learning. Doyobi's offerings are utilized in various programs supported by notable organizations, including Google and the Singapore government, and are embraced by educators globally. The company's mission is to foster original thinking and a sense of purpose in children, equipping them with essential skills for the future. Doyobi's curriculum is designed to cultivate curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset, aligning with K-12 standards while also integrating planning and design thinking to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Through challenge-based learning experiences, Doyobi aims to boost children's confidence and prepare them to contribute meaningfully to society.

AWSM

Seed Round in 2020
AWSM Bank specializes in providing digital banking services that focus on financial literacy for teenagers and their families. By integrating educational video content with comprehensive banking services, AWSM Bank aims to enhance the financial understanding of its young users. The company's platform facilitates full-service banking, including features specifically designed for teenagers, such as hassle-free money transfers among family members. This approach not only promotes responsible financial behavior but also fosters a collaborative financial environment within families.

Springboard

Series A in 2020
Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for tech industry careers. It offers expert mentorship, up-to-date curricula, and career support, including a job guarantee for data science graduates.

Spare Payments

Seed Round in 2020
Spare is an electronic payments company that helps campuses become safer and cash-free. With Spare installed in schools, parents can be confident that their child will always be able to purchase whatever they require without carrying cash; no more forgetting or losing their allowance, and no more bullying. Due to popular demand, it now includes a safety layer that notifies parents when their child arrives or departs from school, keeping them informed of their child's safety and location.

Epic

Series D in 2020
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides a wide range of children's literature for kids aged 12 and under. The company operates a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. By collaborating with prominent publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and National Geographic Kids, Epic allows children to explore various topics in a fun and engaging environment. The platform is accessible on the web as well as through iOS and Android devices, making it easy for young readers to discover and share content that aligns with their interests. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic aims to foster a love of reading and learning among children worldwide.

Platzi

Series A in 2020
Platzi is an online education platform that delivers live and recorded courses across design, marketing, and programming. It offers professional tracks in application and web development, online marketing, interface design, server administration, and related fields, with interactive features such as real-time collaboration among students and industry-leading instructors. The platform emphasizes practical, in-demand skills for lifelong learning, using video and interactive lessons to teach applied concepts rather than traditional academia, and supports learners worldwide in multiple languages. Founded in 2012, Platzi serves a global student base and provides access to project sharing, guides, tutorials, and bonus live sessions to enhance learning.

Aprende Institute

Seed Round in 2020
Aprende Institute is an online education platform offering vocational skills training programs. Its courses enable students to acquire marketable skills and start or grow their own businesses.

Trybü

Seed Round in 2020
Strong academic focus and standardization in school, limit children from developing the skills they need to be successful in the digital age. Parents need after-school programs to complement their children’s development, but the existing offering is outdated and lacks personalization. Our methodology, Future-Ready Learning Experiences, developed by experts, is designed to help children develop Core Life Skills in healthy, fun and personalized environments. We are creating a tech-enabled community to connect teachers and parents at their own homes (e.g. Airbnb for after-school programs). To achieve a balanced and enjoyable lifestyle, modern parents are increasingly looking for convenient and easy-to-access services, including their children’s education. To meet parents’ demands, we empower, professionalize and certify, a literal tribe of teachers (Trybü Guides) to provide Future-Ready Learning Experiences at children’s homes. By 2029, we aim to empower and equip 100,000 young citizens for a fast-changing world.

Acadium

Seed Round in 2020
Acadium is an online platform dedicated to providing students with practical marketing experience to help them launch their careers. The platform offers free online courses developed by industry experts, covering various marketing disciplines such as email, social media, and search engine optimization. By completing these courses, students can gain valuable skills and subsequently apply for apprenticeships with vetted small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs. These businesses benefit from mentorship opportunities while receiving up to 40 hours a month of assistance in their marketing efforts. Acadium's mission is to lower the barriers to entry for individuals entering the workforce, making career development accessible to anyone with an internet connection.

Saturday Kids

Seed Round in 2020
Saturday Kids, established in Singapore since 2012, specializes in custom coding courses for corporate clients and educational institutions. Their unique approach emphasizes digital creation and design-based learning, teaching students programming, electronics, digital art, and design thinking through engaging workshops and holiday camps. The company's mission is to foster self-motivated learners who are curious and inventive by making the learning process fun and meaningful beyond mere gadget play. To date, they have educated over 3,000 students in their comprehensive curriculum.

Yacob

Seed Round in 2020
Yacob is a nutrition management platform focused on improving health behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity among children and their families. The company facilitates communication and operational flow between children, parents, schools, and food vendors. Yacob uses holistic data, including health levels, eating habits, physical activity patterns, sleep, and screen time, correlated with WHO standards, to develop an adaptive gamified framework. This framework combines physical, digital, and phygital tools such as fitness tests, healthy food tastings, online challenges, and competitions based on wearable data. The goal is to create a seamless experience that encourages children to adopt healthier lifestyles across various environments where they spend their time.

Talently

Seed Round in 2020
Talently is an educational platform based in Lima, Peru, focused on accelerating the careers of Latin American tech talent. The company provides an intensive online program designed for software developers, offering training in English communication skills, technical competencies, and remote work readiness. In addition to educational content, Talently equips participants with career mentoring, job and interview information, skills assessment, and mock interview opportunities. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance job prospects in the global technology industry, enabling graduates to secure better employment opportunities worldwide.

Karir Manfaat Bangsa

Seed Round in 2019
Karir Manfaat Bangsa specializes in the development of a platform for the advancement of careers. It began operation in 2019, with its headquarters in Indonesia.

Golden Gate Ventures

Series A in 2019
Golden Gate Ventures is a Singapore-based venture capital firm that backs seed through growth-stage startups in Southeast Asia and selectively in the United States. The firm concentrates on internet and mobile businesses across sectors such as e-commerce, payments, marketplaces, mobile apps, healthcare, education, and B2B software-as-a-service, preferring companies with a launched product and established distribution. It typically takes minority equity stakes and provides strategic guidance, operational support, and regional access to portfolio companies. Golden Gate Ventures operates from Singapore with offices in Jakarta and Vietnam, enabling close engagement with founders across the region.

Nawah Scientific

Grant in 2019
Founded in 2015, Nawah Scientific is a Cairo-based company that provides advanced scientific research services and equipment to universities and corporations worldwide. Through its online platform, it offers analytical services such as chromatographic analysis, bioassays, spectrophotometric analysis, and more. Additionally, it provides access to scientific equipment like dissolution testers and laboratories for booking. The company also offers training courses in areas like HPLC and nano drug delivery systems.

Aprende!

Seed Round in 2019
Aprende! is an e-learning platform that helps high school students prepare for their ENEM exams. The platform enables students to take tests and evaluate the status of their knowledge, identify difficulties and decide which area of studies should be given priority, access the library to find content, watch live classes, and discuss and interact with teachers via the forum. Aprende! is operated from São Paulo, Brazil.

Yacob

Seed Round in 2019
Yacob is a nutrition management platform focused on improving health behaviors related to nutrition and physical activity among children and their families. The company facilitates communication and operational flow between children, parents, schools, and food vendors. Yacob uses holistic data, including health levels, eating habits, physical activity patterns, sleep, and screen time, correlated with WHO standards, to develop an adaptive gamified framework. This framework combines physical, digital, and phygital tools such as fitness tests, healthy food tastings, online challenges, and competitions based on wearable data. The goal is to create a seamless experience that encourages children to adopt healthier lifestyles across various environments where they spend their time.

Edbridg

Seed Round in 2019
Edbridg Limited is a fintech company based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing innovative student financing solutions aimed at making education accessible to talented individuals worldwide. Edbridg offers funding that allows students to attend their preferred schools and programs by charging a fixed percentage of their future revenues over a predetermined period. This model presents a more flexible alternative to traditional loans, effectively aligning the financial commitment with the students' earning potential. Through this approach, Edbridg seeks to empower individuals to pursue their educational aspirations without the burden of conventional loan structures.

Playcurio

Seed Round in 2019
Playcurio is an educational app development company that focuses on enhancing learning experiences through innovative technology. It specializes in creating augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) content, alongside developing educational materials such as textbooks. The company offers a range of services, including character development, graphic user interface design, 2D and 3D animation production, and live-action video production. By integrating real teaching aids with digital content, Playcurio aims to make learning enjoyable for children, providing accessible educational tools across various platforms, including tablets, personal computers, mobile devices, and televisions. Ultimately, Playcurio seeks to foster an engaging learning environment that combines play with education.

Springboard

Series A in 2019
Springboard is an online learning platform that prepares students for tech industry careers. It offers expert mentorship, up-to-date curricula, and career support, including a job guarantee for data science graduates.

Jumpcut

Seed Round in 2019
Jumpcut, Inc. is a company based in Hollywood, California, founded in 2014, that specializes in developing and delivering online educational courses focused on content creation and digital media. The company offers a diverse range of courses covering topics such as comedy, vlogging, growth hacking, viral video production, and monetization strategies for brand partnerships. Jumpcut aims to address the challenges of online education, achieving a notable course completion rate of 65%, significantly higher than the industry average. Its courses are designed to engage users similarly to popular streaming content, resulting in a high subscription renewal rate of 90%. By incorporating best practices from the entertainment industry, Jumpcut seeks to transform the online learning experience into a more captivating and effective format.

Coded

Seed Round in 2019
Coded is a coding academy and boot camp provider that delivers software development and programming education through programs such as Python, web design, Django, Java, and software project management. It offers camps for high-school students to design and develop video games, full-stack boot camps, weekend training, and customized enterprise boot camps for corporate clients. The offerings are designed to prepare participants for the technology job market, with curricula created by industry professionals and instruction delivered by qualified instructors. Founded in 2015 and based in Kuwait City, Coded serves individuals and organizations seeking hands-on coding skills.

Littlefund

Seed Round in 2019
Littlefund, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a mobile application that serves as a smart savings and gifting tool aimed at helping parents teach their children essential financial skills. By providing a user-friendly platform, Littlefund enables parents to effectively build and manage their child's financial journey, promoting financial wellness from an early age. As of September 2020, Littlefund operates as a subsidiary of U-Nest Advisers, LLC.

OpenDurian

Seed Round in 2019
OpenDurian is an online learning platform that offers a diverse range of educational test preparation materials. The company specializes in providing both free and premium resources crafted by expert instructors, catering to various educational needs such as school and college admissions, language proficiency, and professional certification exams. OpenDurian's platform emphasizes high-quality production of online courses, enabling students to engage with the content effectively while addressing challenges through comprehensive reading materials and practice exams. By focusing on a broad spectrum of tests, OpenDurian aims to enhance the learning experience and improve student outcomes.

Little Bookmates

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2016, Little Bookmates operates an online platform that promotes children's reading habits. Through a subscription service, it delivers eight age-appropriate books monthly to families, available in Spanish and English for children aged 0 to 12.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Jaranda

Series A in 2019
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Platzi

Series A in 2019
Platzi is an online education platform that delivers live and recorded courses across design, marketing, and programming. It offers professional tracks in application and web development, online marketing, interface design, server administration, and related fields, with interactive features such as real-time collaboration among students and industry-leading instructors. The platform emphasizes practical, in-demand skills for lifelong learning, using video and interactive lessons to teach applied concepts rather than traditional academia, and supports learners worldwide in multiple languages. Founded in 2012, Platzi serves a global student base and provides access to project sharing, guides, tutorials, and bonus live sessions to enhance learning.

MyU

Seed Round in 2019
MyU is a smartphone application that enhances communication within school communities by serving as an internal social network for students, faculty, and organizations. The platform allows users to send real-time announcements and notifications, facilitating interactions such as class updates, event promotions, and inquiries about assignments or exams. With features that enable the attachment of photos and voice messages, MyU provides a user-friendly way for educators to connect with students without the need to share personal contact information. The app operates as a cloud-based service, requiring no integration with existing school systems, making it accessible and straightforward for educational institutions to adopt.

Schola

Seed Round in 2019
Schola is an EduTech company focused on creating a vibrant community for teachers and students engaged in interactive learning experiences. With offices in Singapore and Vietnam, Schola's flagship product, Schola Kids, is a one-on-one online English learning platform tailored for non-native children. The platform delivers an American elementary school curriculum, where English is taught through STEAM subjects by qualified native instructors. Schola Kids emphasizes personalized and gamified learning journeys, ensuring that students find the process of learning English enjoyable and engaging. By combining interactive sessions and immersive classroom environments, Schola aims to enhance children's fluency in English while fostering a love for learning in various subjects.

Nawah Scientific

Seed Round in 2018
Founded in 2015, Nawah Scientific is a Cairo-based company that provides advanced scientific research services and equipment to universities and corporations worldwide. Through its online platform, it offers analytical services such as chromatographic analysis, bioassays, spectrophotometric analysis, and more. Additionally, it provides access to scientific equipment like dissolution testers and laboratories for booking. The company also offers training courses in areas like HPLC and nano drug delivery systems.

Jaranda

Seed Round in 2018
Jaranda operates an online platform based in Seoul, South Korea, that connects teachers, parents, and students. It aims to bridge the information asymmetry in childcare and education by providing a learning sheet for working parents, helping children discover suitable educational experiences.

Littlefund

Seed Round in 2018
Littlefund, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a mobile application that serves as a smart savings and gifting tool aimed at helping parents teach their children essential financial skills. By providing a user-friendly platform, Littlefund enables parents to effectively build and manage their child's financial journey, promoting financial wellness from an early age. As of September 2020, Littlefund operates as a subsidiary of U-Nest Advisers, LLC.

Spare Payments

Debt Financing in 2018
Spare is an electronic payments company that helps campuses become safer and cash-free. With Spare installed in schools, parents can be confident that their child will always be able to purchase whatever they require without carrying cash; no more forgetting or losing their allowance, and no more bullying. Due to popular demand, it now includes a safety layer that notifies parents when their child arrives or departs from school, keeping them informed of their child's safety and location.

ApplyBoard

Series A in 2018
ApplyBoard is a technology company that simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform, streamlining the journey from discovery to enrollment. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, reflecting its international reach.

Cookly

Seed Round in 2018
Cookly is the world's largest online platform for cooking classes, connecting food enthusiasts with culinary professionals. It enables users to discover and book a variety of cooking experiences across Asia and globally, facilitating interactions with local chefs and established cooking schools. By offering a diverse selection of culinary activities, Cookly allows both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in different cuisines and enhance their cooking skills through engaging, hands-on experiences. The platform serves as a gateway for food lovers to explore new tastes and cultures while enjoying quality culinary education.

MyU

Seed Round in 2018
MyU is a smartphone application that enhances communication within school communities by serving as an internal social network for students, faculty, and organizations. The platform allows users to send real-time announcements and notifications, facilitating interactions such as class updates, event promotions, and inquiries about assignments or exams. With features that enable the attachment of photos and voice messages, MyU provides a user-friendly way for educators to connect with students without the need to share personal contact information. The app operates as a cloud-based service, requiring no integration with existing school systems, making it accessible and straightforward for educational institutions to adopt.

Wuzzuf

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2009, Wuzzuf is a leading online recruitment platform based in Cairo, Egypt. It connects job seekers with employers across various sectors such as accounting/finance, engineering, sales, marketing, and human resources. The platform facilitates job searches for candidates and job advertisements for employers, utilizing advanced algorithms to match talent with opportunities.

Wizer.me

Seed Round in 2018
Wizer.me is an educational platform that empowers teachers to design engaging digital worksheets effortlessly. The platform facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive learning materials among educators while enabling them to monitor student performance effectively. By providing insights into each child's progress, Wizer.me allows for immediate feedback and encouragement, enhancing the learning experience. The platform incorporates elements of social interaction and gamification, fostering a more dynamic and motivating environment for students.

Remind

Venture Round in 2018
Remind is a communication platform established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing student success through improved engagement among educators, families, and school administrators. The application serves as a real-time messaging tool designed to bridge communication gaps in primary education, allowing teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K-12 schools to interact effectively. Remind facilitates the scheduling of reminders and coordination of school-related activities, thereby streamlining communication and supporting educational outcomes. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, GSV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, and Social Capital.

NewCampus

Seed Round in 2018
NewCampus is an online business school specializing in frontier markets. It serves growing organizations by providing change management solutions, upskilling programs, and education technology services.

Nawah Scientific

Convertible Note in 2018
Founded in 2015, Nawah Scientific is a Cairo-based company that provides advanced scientific research services and equipment to universities and corporations worldwide. Through its online platform, it offers analytical services such as chromatographic analysis, bioassays, spectrophotometric analysis, and more. Additionally, it provides access to scientific equipment like dissolution testers and laboratories for booking. The company also offers training courses in areas like HPLC and nano drug delivery systems.

Growth Software

Pre Seed Round in 2018
A no-code process management platform with data visualization and insights for learning-driven organizations.

Kenzie Academy

Seed Round in 2017
Kenzie Academy, Inc., based in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a software engineering apprenticeship school that addresses the significant shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, networking opportunities, and hands-on experience. Programs typically last between six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship after six months. The academy prioritizes job placement for its graduates, facilitating opportunities either through its consulting division or with various technology companies. Kenzie Academy's mission is to reimagine higher education in the tech sector, leveraging the expertise of its instructors and mentors to support student success.

Mystery Science

Seed Round in 2017
Mystery Science is an educational company that offers multimedia science and STEM lessons designed for K-5 students. The company aims to enhance children's curiosity about scientific subjects by providing ready-to-teach lessons that can be easily integrated into classroom settings. It addresses common questions that children ask about the world, having initially focused on the 150 most frequently posed science inquiries. By equipping elementary school teachers with engaging and accessible resources, Mystery Science fosters scientific inquisitiveness and helps students effectively understand and investigate academic concepts.

Melodics

Seed Round in 2017
Melodics Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in developing an application aimed at enhancing users' pad drumming skills. Founded in 2014, Melodics employs adaptive learning techniques and data-driven approaches to provide personalized music education tailored to individual abilities and musical preferences. The application features a diverse range of musical genres, including hip hop, EDM, funk, jazz, and more, allowing users to explore various styles while learning. By focusing on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, the platform aims to deepen users' understanding of contemporary music patterns and theory. The application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for music enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in a fun and engaging manner.

SV Academy

Venture Round in 2017
SV Academy is a career development organization that expands access to technology-sector roles, focusing on sales and customer success. Founded in 2017, it partners with more than 400 SaaS employers to connect graduates from underrepresented backgrounds with opportunities in tech. The program offers accelerated skill-building, mentorship, and job placement assistance, along with post-hire support such as alumni networking and coaching. Its income-inclusive participation model and industry-readiness preparation reduce barriers to entry, enabling diverse professionals to pursue long-term career growth in competitive tech roles. Notably, 60% of its graduates are promoted in the first year, reflecting rapid progression for participants. The program has been recognized for innovation in education by Fast Company.

ApplyBoard

Seed Round in 2017
ApplyBoard is a technology company that simplifies the study abroad search, application, and acceptance process by connecting international students, recruitment partners, and educational institutions on a single platform, streamlining the journey from discovery to enrollment. The company operates globally, with headquarters in Kitchener, Ontario, and a dedicated office in Gurugram, India, reflecting its international reach.

Infonesia

Seed Round in 2017
Infonesia operates in Indonesia and partner with leading people in entertainment and higher education to create the most exciting and insightful content for Indonesian audience at agreed value. At Infonesia, we focus in delivering the best value of knowledge and entertainment as well as providing strong economic incentive for users.

Littlefund

Seed Round in 2017
Littlefund, Inc. is a company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2015. It specializes in developing a mobile application that serves as a smart savings and gifting tool aimed at helping parents teach their children essential financial skills. By providing a user-friendly platform, Littlefund enables parents to effectively build and manage their child's financial journey, promoting financial wellness from an early age. As of September 2020, Littlefund operates as a subsidiary of U-Nest Advisers, LLC.

Clanbeat

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Clanbeat Education OÜ is an Estonian company founded in 2018 that develops a personalized growth support platform aimed at enhancing the learning experience for students and adults. The platform facilitates self-driven learning by offering tools for onboarding, personal growth journey planning, and execution. It supports users in discovering their passions and achieving their goals through features like community engagement and one-on-one coaching. Additionally, Clanbeat's software assists educational institutions in managing various aspects of their operations, including performance tracking, peer feedback, and culture enhancement among educators. By combining these elements, Clanbeat aims to create a comprehensive online learning environment that fosters personal and professional development.

Prolaera

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Prolaera is a developer of accounting learning and compliance management software focused on enhancing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) for professionals. The company aims to make CPE more convenient and valuable by offering high-quality, diverse courses that foster practical growth. Prolaera's platform caters to the learning and development needs of accounting firms, ensuring compliance accuracy while facilitating continuous collaboration among users. It features mobile-friendly technology, short course modules, and automated license tracking, which help professionals save time and reduce administrative overhead costs. By providing multiple learning formats, Prolaera accommodates various individual learning styles, enabling users to acquire new skills efficiently and effectively.

Cookly

Seed Round in 2017
Cookly is the world's largest online platform for cooking classes, connecting food enthusiasts with culinary professionals. It enables users to discover and book a variety of cooking experiences across Asia and globally, facilitating interactions with local chefs and established cooking schools. By offering a diverse selection of culinary activities, Cookly allows both locals and travelers to immerse themselves in different cuisines and enhance their cooking skills through engaging, hands-on experiences. The platform serves as a gateway for food lovers to explore new tastes and cultures while enjoying quality culinary education.

Almabase

Seed Round in 2017
Almabase provides alumni management software that helps colleges and universities build active, alumni-centric programs. The platform leverages artificial intelligence to attribute engagement, payments, and data to individual alumni, enabling institutions to reconnect with lost graduates, target segments, and keep contact information up to date. It supports reporting on engagement and facilitates increased participation and donations by alumni through streamlined tools for communication, donor tracking, and data insights.

Kinedu

Convertible Note in 2016
Kinedu is an educational technology company that provides personalized video-based developmental activities for children aged zero to five. Its platform aims to foster meaningful relationships between parents and children by promoting cognitive, social, linguistic, emotional, and physical growth during early childhood.

Noodle

Seed Round in 2016
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

Fanschool

Seed Round in 2016
Fanschool develops an online blogging platform, Kidblog, designed for educators to facilitate student writing projects. It enables safe publication of written, audio, visual, or video content, with teachers monitoring all activities within their classroom community.

Presence (Application Software)

Series A in 2016
Presence, Inc. operates a comprehensive campus engagement platform designed for universities and colleges. Founded in 2012 and based in Saint Petersburg, Florida, the platform enables educational institutions to manage, track, assess, and engage students and organizations effectively. It offers features that facilitate the creation and management of various campus community aspects, including real-time attendance verification through mobile devices. The platform also integrates student data to provide insights into campus engagement, helping institutions attract and involve students in various activities and events. By streamlining these processes, Presence enhances the overall campus experience and fosters a more connected community.

Melodics

Seed Round in 2016
Melodics Limited is a company based in Auckland, New Zealand, that specializes in developing an application aimed at enhancing users' pad drumming skills. Founded in 2014, Melodics employs adaptive learning techniques and data-driven approaches to provide personalized music education tailored to individual abilities and musical preferences. The application features a diverse range of musical genres, including hip hop, EDM, funk, jazz, and more, allowing users to explore various styles while learning. By focusing on rhythm, timing, and muscle memory, the platform aims to deepen users' understanding of contemporary music patterns and theory. The application is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices, making it accessible for music enthusiasts looking to improve their skills in a fun and engaging manner.

Tackl.

Seed Round in 2016
Tackl is a university recruiting platform that connects candidates with companies, facilitating the recruitment process for both parties. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Tackl addresses inefficiencies in university talent recruitment by offering a data-driven approach. The platform enables candidates to showcase their experiences and skills, while allowing employers, including Fortune 500 and tech companies, to conduct keyword-based searches to find suitable candidates for entry-level jobs and internships. Tackl aims to simplify and expedite the connection between students and employers, addressing the challenges faced by university career services due to limited resources. By enhancing the visibility of university talent, Tackl strives to meet the growing demand for young professionals in the workforce.

Worklete

Funding Round in 2016
Worklete is the habit and skill-building application for today’s frontline workforce. Based on 40 years of training and safety experience with frontline teams, the Worklete platform uses data to engineer out the human coach. Worklete provides users an always-on mobile coach for a personalized learning experience to build lasting habits and reduce the risk of injury. The company has helped their clients such as Penske Logistics, Hub Group Trucking, Sierra Nevada Brewing, and Nestle Waters reduce upwards of 50% of annual injuries, saving tens of millions of dollars in injury-related costs and inefficiencies while helping hard-working folks on the frontline stay employed and return home healthy. Worklete is headquartered in San Francisco and has secured $8M in funding from Trinity Ventures, Launch Capital, RiverPark Ventures, and Kapor Capital. To learn more, visit http://worklete.com/.
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