The EdTech Fund

Pi-Top is an education technology company. Pi-Top enables users to build and understand their own Raspberry Pi powered laptops. Pi-top is the only STEM platform to be endorsed by a national exam awarding body (OCR) for use in the Computer Science curriculum in the UK. Through delivering the best of the maker world in an easy to deploy solution pi-top aims to be the future of STEM learning in the classroom. Pi-Top is operated from London, United Kingdom and distributed to over 60 countries world wide with 30+ distributors including Best Buy, RS Components, BT and Adafruit.

LiquidText is a New York-based company that specializes in active reading software designed to enhance document interaction for knowledge workers and students. Founded in 2012, LiquidText's innovative platform allows users to manipulate documents using multi-touch input, enabling them to compare different sections, create annotations, and establish relationships between various parts of a text. The software provides a flexible environment for reading and research, facilitating a more dynamic approach to content engagement and navigation. By focusing on the needs of its users, LiquidText aims to improve the overall reading and comprehension experience.

Unbound Concepts, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, focused on providing innovative solutions for the K-12 education market. Founded in 2011 and now a subsidiary of Certica Solutions, Inc., the company develops tools that assist teachers, librarians, and curriculum buyers in searching, browsing, cataloging, and discovering educational content. Its primary offering, Artifact Access, utilizes a proprietary taxonomy to tag publishers' content, identifying key topics, themes, educational characteristics, literary elements, and teaching standards. This technology supports both pre-reading and post-reading strategies, enhancing the discovery of books and facilitating meaningful discussions between educators and content creators. Additionally, Unbound Concepts employs machine learning algorithms to accurately level digital books and content, further enriching the resources available for instructors and their students.

TeachBoost, LLC operates a cloud-based performance management platform tailored for K-12 schools and educators. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform facilitates ongoing evaluation and feedback, fostering dialogue between teachers and administrators to enhance professional development and improve student outcomes. It provides solutions that promote collaboration among educators, creating a supportive environment for sharing best practices and collective growth. As a subsidiary of Schoolbinder, Inc., TeachBoost aims to drive meaningful interactions that lead to sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.

Citelighter is a web-based academic research tool designed to streamline the research and paper writing process for users. It enables individuals to efficiently find and capture unique facts from the internet while automatically generating citations. The platform offers features that assist in creating project outlines and aggregating personalized content, making it easier for users to organize their research. Additionally, Citelighter indexes captured facts and provides recommendations through its fact-recommendation system. By leveraging a community of students, Citelighter enhances the search for valuable content and offers an organizational framework for writing, ultimately helping users produce higher quality papers in less time.