Brighteye Ventures

Brighteye Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm founded in 2017 that specializes in investing in education technology companies at the seed and Series A stages. Recognized as a leading EdTech venture capital fund in Europe, Brighteye Ventures seeks innovative start-ups at the intersection of learning, entertainment, and creativity, with the goal of empowering human potential. The firm targets investments in North America, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on software and education technology sectors. With a typical investment range between EUR 0.2 million and EUR 3 million, Brighteye Ventures aims to support entrepreneurs who leverage technology and industry expertise to build competitive businesses with the potential for global leadership. Through its deep experience and network in tech, education, and media, the firm assists portfolio companies in refining their products, establishing partnerships, and scaling internationally.

David Guerin

Principal

Alex Spiro Latsis

Founding Partner

Isabella Vahdati

Associate

Benoit Wirz

Founding Partner

33 past transactions

Twenix

Series A in 2022
Twenix is an e-learning SaaS that helps teams in business with their English knowledge acquisition. We offer online English conversation sessions of 26’ every day with teachers from around the world. We are changing the world of language education for companies by using a 100% HR approach with education predictions that will help teams to achieve and enhance their language knowledge, in the least amount of time possible and of course, in the best way.

Yoko Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Yoko is the world's first robot chef for everyone. We believe in a home were you really can relax, take a load off, and everything around you is taken care of. A home where living a healthy life is made as easy and low-cost as possible. That is why we are starting here with the most important part of the home, the kitchen.

Marmelade

Seed Round in 2021
Marmelade is a micro-lerning app allowing users to learn easily by answering a question while unlocking their phone.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a company that operates an online platform designed to connect teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with job opportunities in schools. The application facilitates the recruitment process for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles, allowing educators to easily find suitable positions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Manchester, Zen Educate aims to streamline the employment process within the education sector.

Twenix

Seed Round in 2021
Twenix is an e-learning SaaS that helps teams in business with their English knowledge acquisition. We offer online English conversation sessions of 26’ every day with teachers from around the world. We are changing the world of language education for companies by using a 100% HR approach with education predictions that will help teams to achieve and enhance their language knowledge, in the least amount of time possible and of course, in the best way.

Lynx Educate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate operates as an education-to-employer marketplace focused on upskilling and reskilling the workforce. The company offers a comprehensive suite of employee education services that provide access to accredited and certified programs tailored for adult learners. By enabling organizations to transform their training budgets into meaningful investments, Lynx Educate helps human resources teams retain, engage, and attract talent. The platform aims to bridge the skills gap by equipping employees with the necessary knowledge and expertise to thrive in their roles, aligning workforce development with the evolving needs of businesses.

Genially

Series B in 2021
Genially Web S.L. operates a web portal for creating presentations. The company was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Cordoba, Spain.

Memby

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Memby is a Lithuania-based EdTech startup that brings affordable online tutorship to high schoolers.

IconoClass

Seed Round in 2021
IconoClass is a business school focused on equipping students with essential skills for careers in business development. The institution offers a four-month intensive training program that prepares students for various roles, including sales development representative, business developer, customer success manager, account manager, and sales operations. The program emphasizes practical learning through partnerships with companies such as Doctolib, Deliveroo, Spendesk, and SumUp, allowing students to gain hands-on experience from industry professionals. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, IconoClass aims to enhance employability and facilitate permanent job placements for its graduates.

Ornikar

Series C in 2021
Ornikar is an online driving school that offers radically cheaper, uncomplicated and faster offer to obtain a driving license. Ornikar relies on a network of state-qualified teachers to offer an apprenticeship in mobile driving at reduced prices. The cmpany is an an online driving school more in tune with the demand of current and future generations. The company's mission is to make the driver's license exam cheaper and its learning more enjoyable.

Hack The Box

Series A in 2021
Hack The Box Ltd. operates an online platform to test and advance skills in penetration testing and cyber security for companies, individuals, and universities. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Folkestone, United Kingdom.

Ironhack

Series B in 2021
Ironhack is a global educational institution focused on providing digital skills training to individuals and companies. Established in 2013, the school offers full-time and part-time courses in areas such as Web Development, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Mobile Development, Agile Training, and Product Management. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the tools and processes used by successful businesses, aiming to help organizations meet their goals within budget and on schedule. With campuses located in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam, Bogota, and Mexico City, Ironhack has graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies like Google, Visa, and Twitter. The institution has been recognized as the second-best student-rated coding and design bootcamp globally, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the digital space.

Tandem

Series A in 2020
Tandem is the app that connects language learners around the globe. Ten million members are currently using the platform, which enables individuals to connect and learn new languages via text, audio, and video chat. More than 300 languages are currently available, including fictional and sign languages. Tandem was founded by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Dr. Matthias Kleimann. The company is backed by prominent European investors such as Brighteye Ventures, GPS Ventures, Hannover Beteiligungsfonds, Rubylight Limited, Trind Ventures and Atlantic Labs. Tandem is available for free on iOS, Android, and the Web. Find out more at www.tandem.net. Tandem was founded in 2015 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann and was listed by Apple in their "App Store Best of 2015" and by Google in their "Play Store Best of 2017."

Surrogate

Seed Round in 2020
Surrogate Oy, founded in 2018 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing technology for reality games and video game streaming. The company has created SurroRTG, a software platform designed to enhance the surrogate reality experience. Surrogate aims to revolutionize hardware product development by offering a no-code, plug-and-play approach that allows users to create physical products as easily as building a website. By integrating real-world physics and consequences into its gaming platform, Surrogate enables users to control and interact with real-life robotics, toys, and vehicles over the internet, providing an immersive gaming experience with high-definition, ultra-low latency video.

Beekast

Series A in 2020
Beekast, based in Paris, France, is a developer of an online platform that enhances audience interaction during various events and presentations. Established in 2015, the platform enables users to create, manage, and track events such as conferences, meetings, seminars, and workshops. It allows participants to engage actively by posting questions and feedback, which can be displayed on a shared screen. The platform supports various features including real-time polling, upvoting, detailed analytics, and customizable branding options. Beekast's tools facilitate collaboration and interaction, making it easy for users to engage their audience effectively, even in remote settings. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, catering to a wide range of skill levels while promoting seamless communication and engagement during events.

LitiGate

Seed Round in 2019
LitiGate Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in providing automated claims analysis and artificial intelligence solutions for legal professionals. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, LitiGate aims to transform the litigation process by offering an argument analysis platform that enhances dispute resolution. The company's advanced AI algorithms streamline repetitive tasks, uncover essential information within legal cases, and enable lawyers to conduct litigation more efficiently and cost-effectively. With additional offices in London, LitiGate is focused on improving the accuracy and speed of contentious legal services, allowing legal professionals to concentrate on key aspects of their cases.

GOSU.AI

Series B in 2019
GOSU.AI operates an artificial intelligence-based esports platform designed for competitive gamers and multiplayer online game players. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Moscow, Russia, the company provides advanced tools including bots for post-match analysis and pre-match preparation, as well as simulators that help players train by addressing repeated mistakes. Utilizing machine learning algorithms, GOSU.AI enhances gaming performance through data-driven insights, training professional gamers, and improving analytics for gaming companies.

FundamentalVR

Series A in 2019
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals.

Zen Educate

Venture Round in 2019
Zen Educate Limited is a company that operates an online platform designed to connect teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with job opportunities in schools. The application facilitates the recruitment process for short-term, long-term, and permanent roles, allowing educators to easily find suitable positions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in Manchester, Zen Educate aims to streamline the employment process within the education sector.

Surrogate

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Surrogate Oy, founded in 2018 and based in Espoo, Finland, specializes in developing technology for reality games and video game streaming. The company has created SurroRTG, a software platform designed to enhance the surrogate reality experience. Surrogate aims to revolutionize hardware product development by offering a no-code, plug-and-play approach that allows users to create physical products as easily as building a website. By integrating real-world physics and consequences into its gaming platform, Surrogate enables users to control and interact with real-life robotics, toys, and vehicles over the internet, providing an immersive gaming experience with high-definition, ultra-low latency video.

Ironhack

Series A in 2019
Ironhack is a global educational institution focused on providing digital skills training to individuals and companies. Established in 2013, the school offers full-time and part-time courses in areas such as Web Development, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Mobile Development, Agile Training, and Product Management. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the tools and processes used by successful businesses, aiming to help organizations meet their goals within budget and on schedule. With campuses located in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam, Bogota, and Mexico City, Ironhack has graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies like Google, Visa, and Twitter. The institution has been recognized as the second-best student-rated coding and design bootcamp globally, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the digital space.

Unistellar

Seed Round in 2019
Unistellar is an incredibly powerful and accurate backyard telescope that amplifies light directly through its eyepiece and allows every user to contribute to scientific research while observing astronomical events of special interest.

TeachFX

Venture Round in 2019
TeachFX, Inc. develops an application that gives teachers feedback on the dialogue that happens in classroom. The application uses machine learning to analyze and visualize for teachers what portions of their class are teacher talk vs. student talk. The company develops smartphone and web application that provides automated feedback and help students and teachers to identify problem areas and resolve the issues. TeachFX, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Palo Alto, California.

LitiGate

Seed Round in 2018
LitiGate Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in providing automated claims analysis and artificial intelligence solutions for legal professionals. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel, LitiGate aims to transform the litigation process by offering an argument analysis platform that enhances dispute resolution. The company's advanced AI algorithms streamline repetitive tasks, uncover essential information within legal cases, and enable lawyers to conduct litigation more efficiently and cost-effectively. With additional offices in London, LitiGate is focused on improving the accuracy and speed of contentious legal services, allowing legal professionals to concentrate on key aspects of their cases.

Technology Will Save Us

Series A in 2018
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. develops DIY gadget kits and hardware, activities, and online resources for families, educators, and young people to make, play, code, and invent using technology. Its kits include a handheld games console, an electronic synthesizer, conductive dough, a DIY speaker kit, moisture sensors, and an open-source electronics platform based on hardware and software. The company serves classrooms, after school clubs, or home schools. It offers its products through its kiosks in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company also offers its products online. Technology Will Save Us Ltd. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Aula

Seed Round in 2018
Aula Education Ltd. is a London-based company that develops a social learning platform aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. Established in 2014, Aula replaces traditional email systems and learning management systems with a digital infrastructure designed to foster conversation and participation. The platform allows users to share various types of educational content, including slides, videos, LaTeX, equations, and code. By creating a digital campus that complements physical institutions, Aula provides new opportunities for teaching, learning, and community building within educational environments.

Ornikar

Series A in 2018
Ornikar is an online driving school that offers radically cheaper, uncomplicated and faster offer to obtain a driving license. Ornikar relies on a network of state-qualified teachers to offer an apprenticeship in mobile driving at reduced prices. The cmpany is an an online driving school more in tune with the demand of current and future generations. The company's mission is to make the driver's license exam cheaper and its learning more enjoyable.

Lightneer

Seed Round in 2017
To be able to address a rapidly changing market we created a market first / market fast approach to game development. Our world-class team takes the best concepts to market in just a handful of weeks from dozens of original ideas. We look for strong marketability and high player engagement from the outset to help determine if games have hit potential.

Epic

Series C in 2017
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides access to a vast library of books and chapter books for children aged 12 and under. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic offers a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. The platform is designed to foster a fun and safe learning environment, encouraging children to explore their interests through engaging content. Epic's services are accessible via the web and mobile applications on iOS and Android devices, making it a versatile resource for young readers worldwide.
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