Sparkmind.vc
Sparkmind.vc, established in 2017 and based in Helsinki, Finland, is a venture capital firm dedicated to the education sector. As the first Nordic venture capital company focused on learning, Sparkmind.vc targets companies that are innovating in early childhood, K12, higher, secondary, vocational, and corporate education, as well as lifelong learning. The firm typically makes investments ranging from seed to growth stages, with a maximum investment of €5 million per company. Sparkmind.vc primarily focuses on opportunities within Europe, supporting teams that are transforming educational experiences and outcomes.
Freeed is a peer-driven platform for education professionals that was established in Finland in 2018. It facilitates a global teacher community where educators can share ideas, teaching methods, and resources, thereby enhancing their professional development. The platform allows teachers to present their professional profiles and fosters collaboration among educators at both local and global levels. By providing a channel for teachers to discover and access teaching materials and innovative ideas, Freeed supports their daily work and contributes to a more connected and resourceful teaching environment.
Playvation Ltd. is a Helsinki-based company that specializes in online story-based digital language learning services for children aged 3 to 10 years. Established in 2015, Playvation offers a platform that includes the Moomin Language School, which features weekly group sessions designed to foster playful social interaction and enhance learner engagement. The platform provides over 900 learning materials and content units, along with data and reporting tools that enable educators and parents to track progress and effectively plan educational activities. This approach aims to create an engaging learning environment for young language learners.
Kide Science Oy is an educational service provider based in Helsinki, Finland, specializing in teaching natural sciences to young children through play-based learning. Founded in 2017, the company offers online programs for educators and parents, focusing on developing scientific thinking skills in children aged 3 to 8 through engaging hands-on experiments. Kide Science utilizes a research-backed pedagogical method that has demonstrated improved learning outcomes and has successfully attracted a growing customer base in Finland, including partnerships with the City of Helsinki and the largest private kindergarten chain. Its scalable online platform equips teachers and parents with training and lesson materials, facilitating playful STEAM education. Kide Science has gained international traction, operating in 14 global markets, and has established agreements in regions such as MENA and the Far East, including a notable partnership with a large chain of learning centers in China. Additionally, the company produces a television show aired on YLE, Finland's national public service broadcaster, further extending its reach and impact.
School Day operates a student information management platform focused on improving well-being in K-12 education. The platform utilizes AI to collect and analyze real-time survey data from students, making well-being issues visible and actionable for educational leaders. By providing insights into the well-being phenomena within schools, School Day enables administrators to address barriers to learning effectively. The solution fosters a safe and straightforward communication channel for both students and teachers, emphasizing that well-being is essential for effective learning. Through its analytics, School Day supports proactive interventions, contributing to a more supportive educational environment.
Fuzu is a mobile-first career development platform for users in emerging economies, from Africa and Middle East to Asia and Latin America.
Fuzu takes a fresh approach to job-seeking, recruitment and learning - with focus on testing and developing one’s skills and competencies.
Fuzu keeps the users engaged by continuously offering high quality content and news and by maximizing the power of social networks in career management.
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