GGV Capital V

GGV Capital V, established in 2016, is a venture capital fund based in Menlo Park, California, managed by GGV Capital. The fund invests in the United States and China, focusing on the software sector. It typically allocates USD 5 to 25 million for initial investments in companies within this sector.

Jixun Foo

Global Managing Partner

Haojun Li

Partner

Joshua Wu

Partner

Past deals in EdTech

NearHub

Series C in 2023
NearHub is a collaboration solution that combines an interactive smart whiteboard and SaaS. Our mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to collaborate effortlessly and all educators teach efficiently.

Animoca Brands

Convertible Note in 2022
Animoca Brands, established in 2019 and headquartered in the Cayman Islands, is a venture capital firm focused on the technology sector. It invests in and supports creators who leverage web3 and blockchain technologies to drive digital property rights to gamers and internet users through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The company develops and markets a portfolio of mobile applications, games, and educational products, utilizing gamification and blockchain to ensure transparency, security, and innovative business models.

Azota

Seed Round in 2022
Azota is an educational technology platform designed for online test creation and assessment, aimed at improving the grading process for educators. Launched less than a year ago, the platform has rapidly gained traction and has become one of the most popular educational tools in the country. Azota enables teachers to efficiently score student assignments using a smartphone, streamlining the grading process and allowing for quicker declaration of results. This innovative approach supports schools in enhancing their assessment practices while providing a user-friendly experience for both educators and students.

Labster

Series C in 2022
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

NearHub

Series B in 2022
NearHub is a collaboration solution that combines an interactive smart whiteboard and SaaS. Our mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to collaborate effortlessly and all educators teach efficiently.

Vedantu

Series E in 2021
Vedantu is an e-learning company that specializes in providing a live online tutoring platform, facilitating real-time personalized learning experiences for students. The platform connects students with qualified teachers, enabling one-on-one instruction through advanced technology, including a custom-built whiteboard, audio, and video tools. Vedantu offers a range of educational services, including test preparation courses, and aims to enhance access to quality education, particularly for students in remote areas. By leveraging its innovative platform, the company seeks to improve educational outcomes and foster meaningful interactions between tutors and learners.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series C in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Xiaoe Tech

Series D in 2021
Xiaoe Tech is a technology service provider that specializes in new education, offering a variety of software solutions and services tailored for different industries. The company develops SaaS tools for knowledge payment, including enterprise training, cloud services, and content distribution. Its offerings support content entrepreneurs and educational institutions by providing essential resources such as data, traffic management, and consulting. Xiaoe Tech's products facilitate brand communication, traffic growth, classroom management, and student engagement, ultimately enabling a streamlined approach to business monetization in the education sector. By focusing on both tools and strategic support, Xiaoe Tech helps clients build and manage their online knowledge dissemination platforms effectively.

Labster

Series C in 2021
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

NearHub

Series A in 2020
NearHub is a collaboration solution that combines an interactive smart whiteboard and SaaS. Our mission is to help humanity thrive by enabling all teams to collaborate effortlessly and all educators teach efficiently.

Palfish

Series D in 2020
Palfish is an online education platform that connects students with English tutors, offering a marketplace for English language instruction. The platform features native English speakers from countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, who provide personalized tutoring in one-on-one sessions. By pairing fluent English speakers with individuals seeking to learn the language, Palfish fosters an interactive learning experience tailored to the needs of each student. This accessible model allows instructors to teach in their free time, promoting a dynamic and engaging cycle of English education.

Spark Education

Series E in 2020
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Labster

Venture Round in 2020
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

Vedantu

Series D in 2020
Vedantu is an e-learning company that specializes in providing a live online tutoring platform, facilitating real-time personalized learning experiences for students. The platform connects students with qualified teachers, enabling one-on-one instruction through advanced technology, including a custom-built whiteboard, audio, and video tools. Vedantu offers a range of educational services, including test preparation courses, and aims to enhance access to quality education, particularly for students in remote areas. By leveraging its innovative platform, the company seeks to improve educational outcomes and foster meaningful interactions between tutors and learners.

Vedantu

Series C in 2020
Vedantu is an e-learning company that specializes in providing a live online tutoring platform, facilitating real-time personalized learning experiences for students. The platform connects students with qualified teachers, enabling one-on-one instruction through advanced technology, including a custom-built whiteboard, audio, and video tools. Vedantu offers a range of educational services, including test preparation courses, and aims to enhance access to quality education, particularly for students in remote areas. By leveraging its innovative platform, the company seeks to improve educational outcomes and foster meaningful interactions between tutors and learners.

Ruangguru

Series C in 2019
Ruangguru is an education technology company based in Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing e-learning services through its platform, which facilitates access to educational materials for students. The platform serves as an online marketplace that connects private tutors with students, offering a diverse range of courses that extend beyond traditional school subjects to include standardized test preparation, languages, music, sports, and computer skills. Ruangguru is dedicated to partnering with local governments to enhance the quality of education, employing a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows students to monitor their progress and prepare effectively for exams.

Spark Education

Series D in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Venture Round in 2019
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

Proud Kids

Seed Round in 2019
Proud Kids, affiliated with Beijing Radish Green Vegetable Education Technology Co., Ltd., is an international online education brand focused on English language learning for children aged 5 to 12. The company specializes in creating high-quality, small-class environments led by both Chinese and foreign teachers, offering an interactive educational experience tailored to the varying English proficiency levels of its students. Founded by Chris Leeson, an expert in English education products, and Proud Bai, an internet product specialist, Proud Kids aims to enhance learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and personalized learning services.

Koala Reading

Series B in 2018
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.

Xiaobu

Series B in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

Zuoyebang

Series D in 2018
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Xiaobu

Funding Round in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

Cyzone

Series C in 2018
Cyzone is a media platform dedicated to supporting Chinese entrepreneurs and the growth of medium- and small-sized enterprises in China. As the exclusive Chinese partner of Entrepreneur Magazine, Cyzone offers valuable resources and activities that facilitate networking and partnership-building among entrepreneurs. The platform provides a comprehensive suite of services, including media information, digital exhibitions, data research, innovation consulting, education and training, and capital docking, aimed at enhancing economic innovation. By connecting high-growth enterprises, financial institutions, large industrial companies, and government parks, Cyzone enables its users to access timely and in-depth information, ultimately helping them integrate into the global business environment and expand their operations internationally.

PipiFish

Series A in 2018
PipiFish is an education platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in online English learning. The company offers a unique approach to language education by utilizing small class sizes and a proprietary teaching model. PipiFish emphasizes professional counseling and employs scientifically-backed learning methodologies to enhance the educational experience. By collaborating with North American educational resources and original textbooks, the platform aims to deliver high-quality instruction that effectively improves children's English language skills and communication abilities.

Xiaobu

Series A in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.

Zuoyebang

Series C in 2017
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Kuaile Zhihui

Series A in 2017
Kuaile Zhihui, which means “happiness and intelligence”, is a Beijing-based artificial intelligence start-up developing educational robots for children. The company develops educational robots for kindergarten and primary school students, employing speech recognition, big data analysis, and deep learning. Its robots teach math, Chinese and English, and can adjust course content by evaluating a child’s learning ability based on its big data analysis system. Kuaile Zhihui was founded in 2015 by Lei Ming, former chief architect at Baidu Inc. and founder of music site Kuwo.

Liulishuo

Series C in 2017
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

NeoBear

Series B in 2016
The world's leading creative children brand, NeoBear uses science and technology to bring children's dreams to life. NeoBear is committed to the development and marketing of interactive intelligent products for children aged from 2 to 10. NeoBear utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology to help children dream big, develop new knowledge-friendly toys and introduce unrivalled learning and interactive experiences.

Zuoyebang

Series B in 2016
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Series C in 2015
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

Liulishuo

Series B in 2015
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Series B in 2015
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

NeoBear

Series A in 2015
The world's leading creative children brand, NeoBear uses science and technology to bring children's dreams to life. NeoBear is committed to the development and marketing of interactive intelligent products for children aged from 2 to 10. NeoBear utilizes augmented reality (AR) technology to help children dream big, develop new knowledge-friendly toys and introduce unrivalled learning and interactive experiences.

Liulishuo

Series A in 2014
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Liulishuo

Series A in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Liulishuo

Seed Round in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Ruangguru

Ruangguru is an education technology company based in Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing e-learning services through its platform, which facilitates access to educational materials for students. The platform serves as an online marketplace that connects private tutors with students, offering a diverse range of courses that extend beyond traditional school subjects to include standardized test preparation, languages, music, sports, and computer skills. Ruangguru is dedicated to partnering with local governments to enhance the quality of education, employing a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows students to monitor their progress and prepare effectively for exams.
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