Learn Capital

Learn Capital is a venture capital firm focused on education technology and related human capital development, investing in early- to mid-stage startups that improve learning through innovative content, platforms, and services. The firm targets companies with scalable solutions across the global education sector and places particular emphasis on emerging markets, including Latin America. Founded in the late 2000s in California, Learn Capital maintains a national and international footprint with offices in Austin, Texas and Beijing, and it backs entrepreneurs who aim to reshape how people teach and learn using technology-enabled platforms and on-demand learning tools.

Evan Baehr

Managing Partner

Matthew Barry

Partner, Impact

Brook Bisrat

Partner

Robert Hutter

Partner

Carmen Huynh

Associate

Roderick Nunn

Venture Partner

Luis Pinto

Global Operations Partner

Maia Sharpley

Partner

Michael Staton

Partner

Susan Wang

Principal

163 past transactions

Feeling Great

Seed Round in 2024
Feeling Great is a digital health company that specializes in mental health support. It offers an app featuring an AI-powered chatbot, interactive courses, self-help exercises, and evidence-based treatment information. The platform aims to help individuals manage depression and anxiety, build coping mechanisms, and enhance overall well-being.

OurRitual

Seed Round in 2024
OurRitual operates an online therapy platform that helps couples strengthen and grow their relationships by delivering personalized guidance from experienced clinicians. The platform provides therapy sessions along with supplementary digital materials such as quizzes, video lessons, and journaling prompts, enabling couples to communicate more effectively, resolve conflicts, and build lasting bonds.

Superintelligent

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Superintelligent is a platform that empowers users to leverage artificial intelligence for work and play via practical video tutorials and hands-on courses.

Modal.io

Series A in 2024
Modal is a Mastery Platform that gives every employee the skills they need to do better work by teaching them the technical skills to understand the context or the 'why' and the 'how'' in every step of the process.

Sakana AI

Seed Round in 2024
Sakana AI is a research-focused company dedicated to developing innovative foundation models inspired by nature. It specializes in creating an AI model capable of generating text, images, video, code, and multimedia, facilitating collaborative research and development in generative AI. The company's AI development process emphasizes evolution and collective intelligence.

Sharpen

Series A in 2023
Sharpen operates an educational platform designed to empower parents in enhancing early learning and reading skills for their children. The platform assesses young learners' abilities, offers personalized learning programs, provides independent assessments, genetic trait screening, and technology-driven tools to help each child reach their full potential.

Amplify Education

Series C in 2023
Amplify Education, Inc. is a provider of digital curriculum and assessment products designed for educators and students in the United States. The company offers a range of assessment tools, including early literacy and math assessment software in both English and Spanish for grades K-6, as well as comprehensive assessment solutions aligned with Common Core standards for grades K-12. Amplify's innovative curriculum products encompass supplemental programs in English Language Arts, math, and science, aimed at engaging students in rigorous learning. Additionally, the company provides professional development services, advisory solutions, and resources to facilitate the transition to new educational standards. Amplify Education also develops interactive games that enhance learning in ELA and STEM subjects, fostering critical thinking and independent skills among students. Founded in 2000 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Amplify Education was formerly known as Wireless Generation, Inc., a name it adopted in 2013.

koala for creators

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Koala is a consumer social platform for all 200M creators worldwide to build and expand their network for purposes of social and collaborative opportunities. Connections made based on location, follower size, engagement and niche.

Millie

Seed Round in 2022
Millie is a maternity care platform and clinic that aims to improve clinical outcomes and provide a seamless experience for expectant and new parents, built by mothers and providers with firsthand experience, offering a new type of maternity clinic that supports remote health monitoring, home postpartum visits, and parenthood guidance through an app, including one-to-one doula coaching, and combining clinical care with practical support during and after the maternal phase to simplify access to care and enhance the overall experience for families.

Nexford University

Series A in 2022
Nexford University is an online higher education institution founded in 2017, based in Washington, D.C. It aims to provide accessible and affordable education tailored to the demands of the global workforce. Serving markets such as the United States, the Philippines, Nigeria, and Egypt, Nexford offers degree programs and courses across various industries, including technology, business, and healthcare. The university's curriculum is designed to align with employer needs, leveraging artificial intelligence to identify and focus on in-demand skills. This approach ensures that learners, particularly from middle-income societies, receive a relevant and dynamic education that prepares them for success in a competitive global job market.

Flourish Labs

Seed Round in 2022
Flourish Labs is a healthcare company dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis by leveraging technology to enhance professional peer support. The organization focuses on expanding the mental health workforce by employing and training young adults with diverse backgrounds who have experienced mental illness or addiction, enabling them to become certified Peer Support Specialists. Through its HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, Peers.net, Flourish Labs provides teenagers and young adults aged 13 to 30 with the opportunity to engage in one-on-one peer support sessions with specialists of their choice. By combining mental health science with innovative technology, the company aims to empower individuals to understand their mental health better and access the support they need to foster emotional well-being.

Neol

Seed Round in 2022
Neol is a developer of a decentralized learning and talent platform aimed at creative leaders and innovators. The company focuses on facilitating collaborative efforts among individuals and groups in the web 3 space to address various challenges. Neol's platform offers services in organizational design, leadership development, brand creation, campaign management, and behavioral marketing. By harnessing a curated global community of creative professionals, Neol aims to provide effective solutions to complex problems and foster innovative approaches in a collaborative environment, ultimately shaping a more decentralized future.

Prenda

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2015, Prenda is an educational technology company based in Mesa, Arizona. It facilitates weekly code clubs in libraries and schools, fostering collaborative learning of computer programming in informal settings.

Ender

Seed Round in 2022
Ender is a venture-backed startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing employability for children before they reach adulthood. The company has developed a competition platform that incentivizes kids to build apps, games, websites, and other real-world projects by offering cash prizes. This innovative learn-to-earn model allows children to create a portfolio while earning money, fostering both skill development and financial literacy. With a team of dedicated professionals from the fields of game development, education, engineering, and design, Ender aims to empower the next generation through practical experience and competitive engagement.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2022
Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Modal.io

Venture Round in 2022
Modal is a Mastery Platform that gives every employee the skills they need to do better work by teaching them the technical skills to understand the context or the 'why' and the 'how'' in every step of the process.

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.

Almas Insight

Seed Round in 2021
Almas Insight develops AI-driven, game-based employee management software that helps organizations understand employees' capabilities. The product uses gamified digital work samples, called gamulations, to observe behaviors in actual business situations and combines contextual video, situational simulations, and cognitive tests to measure more than a dozen high-demand human skills. This objective, data-driven approach supports hiring, reorganizing, and ongoing development by enabling organizations to make informed talent decisions and better allocate their human resources.

Amplify Education

Venture Round in 2021
Amplify Education, Inc. is a provider of digital curriculum and assessment products designed for educators and students in the United States. The company offers a range of assessment tools, including early literacy and math assessment software in both English and Spanish for grades K-6, as well as comprehensive assessment solutions aligned with Common Core standards for grades K-12. Amplify's innovative curriculum products encompass supplemental programs in English Language Arts, math, and science, aimed at engaging students in rigorous learning. Additionally, the company provides professional development services, advisory solutions, and resources to facilitate the transition to new educational standards. Amplify Education also develops interactive games that enhance learning in ELA and STEM subjects, fostering critical thinking and independent skills among students. Founded in 2000 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Amplify Education was formerly known as Wireless Generation, Inc., a name it adopted in 2013.

Teachmint

Series B in 2021
Teachmint provides an end‑to‑end digital platform that supports teachers, schools, universities, tutoring centers, creators and other edtechs. Its mobile and web applications deliver live‑streaming classrooms, two‑way video, and a learning‑management workflow that includes attendance, content creation, and assessment tools. The service is used by more than 15 million teachers and students worldwide, enabling educators to run classes and learners to engage in efficient, digitized instruction.

Brave Care

Series B in 2021
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics in Oregon and Texas, offering both emergency and non‑emergency services. The clinics provide treatment for common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, ear pain, fever, minor fractures, and urinary tract infections, as well as on‑site laboratory and X‑ray services. A team of pediatric doctors and medical professionals delivers care in a child‑friendly environment designed to reduce the stress and cost associated with emergency medicine. The company also offers a website and mobile app that give parents nationwide access to pediatric advice and support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care focuses on improving access to quality pediatric care.

Ender

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Ender is a venture-backed startup based in Austin, Texas, focused on enhancing employability for children before they reach adulthood. The company has developed a competition platform that incentivizes kids to build apps, games, websites, and other real-world projects by offering cash prizes. This innovative learn-to-earn model allows children to create a portfolio while earning money, fostering both skill development and financial literacy. With a team of dedicated professionals from the fields of game development, education, engineering, and design, Ender aims to empower the next generation through practical experience and competitive engagement.

Nerdy

Post in 2021
Nerdy is a curated direct-to-consumer platform that specializes in live online learning, utilizing technology and artificial intelligence to connect learners of all ages with experts across a wide range of subjects. The platform offers various learning formats, including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large group sessions, and adaptive self-study options. By focusing on delivering high-quality educational experiences, Nerdy aims to provide significant value to both learners and professionals in the gig economy, establishing itself as a comprehensive online learning destination.

Landed

Series B in 2021
Landed, Inc. is a financial services company based in San Francisco that assists essential professionals, particularly in education and healthcare, in purchasing homes and achieving financial stability within their communities. Founded in 2015, Landed provides debt-free financing options, allowing homebuyers to receive funds in exchange for a share of their home's value upon refinancing or selling. The company collaborates with schools, employers, and affinity networks to establish and manage down payment support funds, facilitating access to homeownership for teachers, school staff, and other professionals. Additionally, Landed offers personalized support through a dedicated team, including partner agents and homebuying experts, to help clients navigate their home-buying options and provide education on the process.

Upright Education

Seed Round in 2021
Upright Education is an educational organization founded in 2021 and based in Burlington, Vermont. The company collaborates with colleges and universities to address the technology skills gap and prepare adults for future employment opportunities. Upright Education offers a range of courses focused on high-demand skills, including software development, UX and UI design, front-end coding, client-side scripting, database development, agile development, and design thinking. Through its platform, the organization aims to empower institutions with digital workforce programs that facilitate learning and equip students with the necessary skills for high-growth careers in the technology sector.

Vinco

Seed Round in 2021
Vinco helps companies empower their workforce via education opportunities.

Class Technologies

Series B in 2021
Class Technologies specializes in online learning solutions, focusing on enhancing the educational experience through its software. The company offers a virtual classroom platform that integrates with Zoom, allowing educators to manage attendance, distribute assignments, conduct assessments, and engage in individual student interactions. Key features of the software include a seating chart, ID verification, proctored exams, and participation tracking, which help optimize teaching effectiveness and student performance management. Additionally, Class provides courses in core subjects, electives, and skills development, along with program implementation services to support educational institutions in delivering effective remote education.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2021
Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

Sololearn

Series B in 2021
SoloLearn, Inc. is an ed-tech company founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in mobile learning for digital and tech skills. The platform offers over 25 coding courses in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and HTML. Accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android as well as through web browsers, SoloLearn employs a Duolingo-style approach with bite-sized lessons that combine theoretical content, quizzes, and practical exercises. The courses are structured into modules that facilitate gradual learning, often culminating in overarching coding projects. In addition to its educational content, SoloLearn fosters community engagement through features like user comments, coding challenges, and a leaderboard, which collectively enhance the learning experience for its over 29 million users worldwide.

Leap

Seed Round in 2021
Leap is a social learning community that connects writers, storytellers, and creatives via conversations and classes.

Teachmint

Series B in 2021
Teachmint provides an end‑to‑end digital platform that supports teachers, schools, universities, tutoring centers, creators and other edtechs. Its mobile and web applications deliver live‑streaming classrooms, two‑way video, and a learning‑management workflow that includes attendance, content creation, and assessment tools. The service is used by more than 15 million teachers and students worldwide, enabling educators to run classes and learners to engage in efficient, digitized instruction.

Groovetime

Seed Round in 2021
Groovetime develops an interactive platform that enables users to learn, practice, and compete in various dance challenges. The platform employs AI-powered feedback, offers a diverse range of daily updated dance challenges, provides practice tools for skill improvement, and facilitates social mini-games for competition.

Merlyn Mind

Venture Round in 2021
Merlyn Mind is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in New York, focused on delivering AI-driven solutions to the education sector. Its flagship product, Merlyn, is an AI-powered digital assistant designed to enhance the teaching and learning experience. This assistant integrates custom hardware and software to understand natural voice commands and remote control inputs from educators, enabling them to manage multimedia applications effortlessly during lessons. By optimizing wake-word architecture and remote control functionality, Merlyn empowers teachers to leverage technology more intuitively in their classrooms, ultimately facilitating a more interactive and engaging learning environment.

Pathrise

Series A in 2021
Pathrise LLC, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an online mentorship program focused on helping young professionals and students secure employment in the tech industry. The company offers a range of services, including resume refinement, portfolio presentation, interview preparation, and negotiation training. Pathrise operates on a unique model where clients only pay for the services if they successfully land a high-paying job, aligning the company's incentives with those of its clients. By providing targeted career development classes in areas such as software engineering, product design, data science, and marketing, Pathrise aims to enhance the job-seeking process and support individuals in achieving their career goals.

Nana

Series A in 2021
Nana is a vertically integrated trade skills school that specializes in training individuals in appliance repair. The organization aims to address the impending job displacement caused by technological automation, specifically targeting the 35 million people projected to lose their jobs by 2030. Nana provides comprehensive training in trade skills, enhances participants' experience through a mentorship program, and facilitates job placements in collaboration with leading brands such as Samsung and GE. By refining this educational and employment pipeline, Nana not only equips a new generation of tradespeople with essential skills but also plays a critical role in revitalizing America's workforce and generating economic opportunities.

MindPortal

Seed Round in 2021
MindPortal develops wearable devices for non-invasive brain analysis and assessment. Its platform enables healthcare providers to make informed clinical decisions based on real-time brain data.

Teachmint

Series A in 2021
Teachmint provides an end‑to‑end digital platform that supports teachers, schools, universities, tutoring centers, creators and other edtechs. Its mobile and web applications deliver live‑streaming classrooms, two‑way video, and a learning‑management workflow that includes attendance, content creation, and assessment tools. The service is used by more than 15 million teachers and students worldwide, enabling educators to run classes and learners to engage in efficient, digitized instruction.

On Deck

Series A in 2021
On Deck is a global platform fostering connections among ambitious individuals. It offers action-oriented programming and community support to accelerate careers, launch ideas, or build lifelong networks.

Section4

Series A in 2021
Section4, Inc., founded in 2018 and based in New York, offers a platform for business education that aims to democratize access to knowledge in the field. The company provides innovative and engaging educational experiences through short, intensive programs known as sprints, each lasting 2 to 3 weeks. By focusing on practical learning and real-world applications, Section4 seeks to equip individuals with essential business skills and insights, fostering a more inclusive environment for professional development.

Brave Care

Series A in 2021
Brave Care operates pediatric primary and urgent care clinics in Oregon and Texas, offering both emergency and non‑emergency services. The clinics provide treatment for common childhood conditions such as allergies, asthma, ear pain, fever, minor fractures, and urinary tract infections, as well as on‑site laboratory and X‑ray services. A team of pediatric doctors and medical professionals delivers care in a child‑friendly environment designed to reduce the stress and cost associated with emergency medicine. The company also offers a website and mobile app that give parents nationwide access to pediatric advice and support. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care focuses on improving access to quality pediatric care.

Photomath

Series B in 2021
Photomath is a math learning application for smartphones and tablets that allows users to scan and solve math problems using their device's camera. Founded in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, Photomath uses advanced AI technology to provide instant solutions and step-by-step explanations for a wide range of mathematical problems, from arithmetic to calculus. With over 300 million learners globally, the app aims to transform learning and help students succeed by promoting comprehension of fundamental math concepts.

Kinoo

Series A in 2021
Kinoo develops tools to help in the development of children. Kinoo's products, the LeapFrog®️, LeapPad™️, and the Kinoo Magic Wand brings learning to life through physical movement and imaginative gameplay with books and magazines, screens are not required. Kinoo's content is packed with activities for skills such as music, dance, phonics, storytelling, nightly routines, and more. Children can access hours of interactive content from Kinoo's mBook library with a simple swish of the wand as they transform play into learning and learning into magic.

Higher Ground Education

Series C in 2021
Higher Ground Education is an organization focused on mainstreaming and modernizing Montessori education. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company operates primary schools that cater to students from birth through adolescence. It aims to expand the reach and impact of the Montessori movement by creating systems and resources that empower educators globally. Higher Ground provides training through various modalities, including in-person, at-home, and virtual learning options. Additionally, the organization develops infrastructure that facilitates access to Montessori-inspired education for parents, students, and educators, ensuring that quality education is available regardless of location.

Brainly

Series D in 2020
Brainly is an online learning platform that enables middle school and high school students to ask questions freely and receive help from peers and experts. Available in 35 countries, it fosters a collaborative community where students can gain confidence by helping others and learn together.

Udemy

Series F in 2020
Udemy is a global online learning platform offering thousands of courses across various categories such as programming, data science, leadership, and more. It caters to individual learners and enterprises through Udemy Business, providing subscription access to its extensive course library along with learning analytics and custom content hosting.

Nana

Seed Round in 2020
Nana is a vertically integrated trade skills school that specializes in training individuals in appliance repair. The organization aims to address the impending job displacement caused by technological automation, specifically targeting the 35 million people projected to lose their jobs by 2030. Nana provides comprehensive training in trade skills, enhances participants' experience through a mentorship program, and facilitates job placements in collaboration with leading brands such as Samsung and GE. By refining this educational and employment pipeline, Nana not only equips a new generation of tradespeople with essential skills but also plays a critical role in revitalizing America's workforce and generating economic opportunities.

Podium Education

Series A in 2020
Podium Education, Inc. is an Austin, Texas-based company that specializes in online education services. Founded in 2019, it collaborates with universities to offer online undergraduate programs aimed at expanding access to education and enhancing student enrollment and outcomes. Podium Education focuses on developing digital skills, particularly in technology and intercultural competency, ensuring that students acquire both hard and soft skills that are essential for successful employment. Through its innovative learning experiences, the company provides undergraduate students with in-demand skills via online credit certificates and minor programs, ultimately improving educational outcomes for a diverse student population.

Springboard

Series B 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.

Coursera

Series F in 2020
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

Shikho

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Shikho is an education technology company focused on transforming learning in Bangladesh by using technology to deliver high-quality, interactive, and personalized education. The platform provides content that can be accessed anytime and anywhere, enabling students to learn at their own pace. It combines gamification, AI-driven insights, and immersive digital lessons to improve engagement and outcomes, aiming to bridge gaps in traditional teaching methods. The service supports live classes with tutors and original animated video lessons tied to performance, helping learners navigate a rapidly evolving digital economy. By widening access to education for millions of young Bangladeshis, Shikho seeks to reduce barriers of geography and cost and to equip students with tools for success in a modern, digital-first world.

NextStep

Venture Round in 2020
NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile application platform. The company's platform offers online certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and placement programs, as well as recruitment, training, and placement for various entry-level healthcare jobs such as community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. This enables individuals to quickly and affordably reskill themselves while helping employers in the healthcare sector find skilled employees.

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.

Foundry College

Seed Round in 2019
Foundry College Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing online degree programs and courses tailored for working adults. Founded in 2018, the college focuses on delivering practical and relevant education that aligns with the skills and knowledge required by today's job market. Its offerings include two-year programs emphasizing business management and foundational skills, designed to equip students with competencies that are in high demand and resistant to automation. The institution utilizes an active, competency-based learning approach, featuring live instructor-led lectures and small group sessions, which fosters an interactive learning environment. Foundry College aims to prepare students for success in current and future careers, promoting a skilled and adaptive society.

Pathrise

Seed Round in 2019
Pathrise LLC, founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, is an online mentorship program focused on helping young professionals and students secure employment in the tech industry. The company offers a range of services, including resume refinement, portfolio presentation, interview preparation, and negotiation training. Pathrise operates on a unique model where clients only pay for the services if they successfully land a high-paying job, aligning the company's incentives with those of its clients. By providing targeted career development classes in areas such as software engineering, product design, data science, and marketing, Pathrise aims to enhance the job-seeking process and support individuals in achieving their career goals.

Monti Kids

Seed Round in 2019
Monti Kids is a manufacturer of Montessori‑based educational toys and materials for children from birth to age three. The company offers a subscription service that delivers age‑appropriate wooden toys every three months, accompanied by simple online guidance and instructional videos that help parents introduce each toy to maximize learning and development. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Orinda, California, Monti Kids focuses on supporting cognitive, physical, linguistic, social, and emotional development during the critical early years.

Climb Credit

Series A in 2019
Climb Credit, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing educational loans tailored for career-focused training programs. Established in 2014, Climb aims to make skill-based education more accessible and affordable for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, regardless of their credit history. The company collaborates with a range of educational institutions that offer diverse training programs, including cybersecurity, healthcare, heavy machinery operation, data science, culinary arts, and artificial intelligence. By offering innovative payment options, Climb addresses the needs of individuals seeking career development while simultaneously responding to the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. Through its partnerships with educational institutions, Climb is dedicated to bridging the gap between aspiring learners and employers seeking skilled talent.

Higher Ground Education

Series B in 2019
Higher Ground Education is an organization focused on mainstreaming and modernizing Montessori education. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Lake Forest, California, the company operates primary schools that cater to students from birth through adolescence. It aims to expand the reach and impact of the Montessori movement by creating systems and resources that empower educators globally. Higher Ground provides training through various modalities, including in-person, at-home, and virtual learning options. Additionally, the organization develops infrastructure that facilitates access to Montessori-inspired education for parents, students, and educators, ensuring that quality education is available regardless of location.

Make School

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2011, Make School offers innovative higher education programs focused on computer science and software development. It partners with universities to provide instructional services, ensuring its curriculum remains relevant to the modern job market and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds.

Differ

Venture Round in 2019
Differ is a developer of a messaging application that features chatbot teaching assistants aimed at enhancing student engagement in online and blended courses. The platform has demonstrated a significant impact on educational outcomes, achieving a 19-fold increase in student engagement and a tripling of course completion rates. Additionally, Differ's software allows students to connect with peers through a social chatbot accessible via mobile applications, fostering an informal online community while protecting users' privacy by eliminating the need to share personal phone numbers. This dual focus on both academic support and social interaction positions Differ as a valuable resource for students seeking to enhance their learning experience.

Photomath

Series A in 2018
Photomath is a math learning application for smartphones and tablets that allows users to scan and solve math problems using their device's camera. Founded in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, Photomath uses advanced AI technology to provide instant solutions and step-by-step explanations for a wide range of mathematical problems, from arithmetic to calculus. With over 300 million learners globally, the app aims to transform learning and help students succeed by promoting comprehension of fundamental math concepts.

NextStep

Seed Round in 2018
NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile application platform. The company's platform offers online certified nursing assistant (CNA) training and placement programs, as well as recruitment, training, and placement for various entry-level healthcare jobs such as community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. This enables individuals to quickly and affordably reskill themselves while helping employers in the healthcare sector find skilled employees.

Foundry College

Venture Round in 2018
Foundry College Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing online degree programs and courses tailored for working adults. Founded in 2018, the college focuses on delivering practical and relevant education that aligns with the skills and knowledge required by today's job market. Its offerings include two-year programs emphasizing business management and foundational skills, designed to equip students with competencies that are in high demand and resistant to automation. The institution utilizes an active, competency-based learning approach, featuring live instructor-led lectures and small group sessions, which fosters an interactive learning environment. Foundry College aims to prepare students for success in current and future careers, promoting a skilled and adaptive society.

Sololearn

Series A in 2018
SoloLearn, Inc. is an ed-tech company founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in mobile learning for digital and tech skills. The platform offers over 25 coding courses in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and HTML. Accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android as well as through web browsers, SoloLearn employs a Duolingo-style approach with bite-sized lessons that combine theoretical content, quizzes, and practical exercises. The courses are structured into modules that facilitate gradual learning, often culminating in overarching coding projects. In addition to its educational content, SoloLearn fosters community engagement through features like user comments, coding challenges, and a leaderboard, which collectively enhance the learning experience for its over 29 million users worldwide.

Kenzie Academy

Seed Round in 2018
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.

Learning Machine

Seed Round in 2018
Learning Machine, established in 2017 and headquartered in New York, specializes in blockchain-based digital credentialing systems. It enables governments, companies, and educational institutions worldwide to create, issue, and manage secure, tamper-proof digital records using the Blockcerts open standard. The company's flagship product, the Learning Machine Federated Issuing System, facilitates large-scale issuance of blockchain records, empowering individuals with self-sovereign identity and streamlining processes like recruitment, enrollment, and credential verification. As of 2020, Learning Machine operates as a subsidiary of Hyland Software.

Mentor Collective

Venture Round in 2018
Mentor Collective is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing a platform for universities to implement and manage mentoring programs. Founded in 2013, the company partners with over 120 educational institutions, including prominent names like Princeton and UC Davis, to facilitate access to near-peer mentors for students. The services offered by Mentor Collective encompass program design, mentorship operations, software solutions, and analytics, all aimed at enhancing student engagement and improving graduation rates. The company's focus on mentorship not only helps students navigate their academic journeys but also fosters connections with young alumni. Through its comprehensive support, Mentor Collective strives to create a meaningful impact on the educational experience, ultimately contributing to higher retention rates among students.

VIPKid

Series D in 2018
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.

Varsity Tutors

Series C in 2018
Varsity Tutors LLC is a prominent live learning platform that provides private tutorial services across a wide range of subjects. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Clayton, Missouri, the company connects students with experts for live, personalized instruction. It operates the largest tutoring platform in the United States, offering services in more than 3,000 subjects, tests, and topics. Varsity Tutors facilitates various learning formats, including one-on-one sessions, small groups, and large classes, making quality education accessible at any time and from anywhere. The integration of personalization and artificial intelligence enhances the learning experience, encouraging students to excel and inspiring their creativity.

Wonderschool

Venture Round in 2018
Founded in California in 2016, Wonderschool supports experienced educators to start licensed infant and toddler programs or preschools from their homes. The company provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing, and offers a software platform for managing students, parents, and operations. It also features a marketplace for parents to search programs, schedule visits, enroll children, and make payments.

Peergrade

Seed Round in 2017
Give students a better learning experience with faster and more thorough feedback while saving time and money. Peer grading offers a way to dramatically reduce the time spent on grading while increasing the quality of feedback.

Springboard

Series A in 2017
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.

Qualified

Seed Round in 2017
Qualified is a platform designed to evaluate and train world-class engineers. It uses real-world assessment methodology to help companies identify high-performing engineering candidates.

Sixup

Convertible Note in 2017
Sixup is a San Francisco-based for-profit corporation that innovates student financing. It provides scalable loans and digital support to high-achieving, low-income students through its online lending platform. Sixup partners with educational institutions and organizations to serve underserved students, aiming to create a new asset class called Future-Prime.

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.

Scoutible

Seed Round in 2017
Scoutible operates a game-based hiring platform that identifies candidates' unique cognitive and personality traits through mobile games. Its technology matches these attributes with those of proven top performers, enabling employers to find suitable candidates.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.

Eduflow

Seed Round in 2017
Eduflow is an innovative platform designed to enhance online learning experiences by facilitating peer feedback in educational settings. It allows educators to create and manage assignments while establishing grading criteria. Students can submit their work, such as documents, directly on the platform, enabling a collaborative learning environment where they can assess each other's submissions. This approach not only streamlines the grading process for teachers but also promotes active engagement among students, fostering a more effective learning experience.

Outschool

Seed Round in 2017
Outschool, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live, interactive learning experiences for children by connecting motivated learners, parents, and independent teachers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Outschool offers a diverse array of unique online classes led by certified educators, artists, scientists, and other knowledgeable individuals. The platform allows parents to discover, book, and manage educational activities tailored to their children’s interests and needs. Additionally, it provides teachers with the tools to create class listings, manage enrollments and payments, and reach a broader audience. By enabling small group learning through live video chat, Outschool expands access to enrichment and tutoring at a more affordable cost compared to traditional private tutoring.

Coursera

Series D in 2017
Coursera, Inc. is an online education platform that provides access to a wide range of courses offered by over 140 universities and organizations globally. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, Coursera serves more than 20 million registered learners with over 1,000 courses spanning various fields, including arts, business, computer science, data science, and personal development. The platform enables users to engage with educational content through video lectures, interactive quizzes, and peer-graded assessments, promoting both career advancement and personal enrichment. Coursera operates through three segments: Consumer, Enterprise, and Degrees, with the majority of its revenue coming from individual learners seeking practical skills and professional certifications. The company aims to make education affordable, accessible, and relevant, leveraging technology and data to enhance the learning experience.

extern

Seed Round in 2017
Extern is a company that has pioneered the concept of remote Externships, offering an innovative platform that facilitates real work experiences for students. By partnering with various organizations, Extern creates a supply of these work experiences, making them accessible to individuals eager to develop their careers. The platform enables companies to seamlessly manage and implement Externships, allowing employees to collaborate with students on projects while enhancing their employer branding through meaningful engagement. Extern aims to democratize access to professional experiences, regardless of background or socioeconomic status, and envisions a future where work experience serves as a vital form of education. The company has garnered the trust of numerous prestigious brands, positioning itself as a key player in reshaping work, education, and credentialing for upcoming generations.

Climb Credit

Seed Round in 2017
Climb Credit, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in providing educational loans tailored for career-focused training programs. Established in 2014, Climb aims to make skill-based education more accessible and affordable for U.S. citizens and permanent residents, regardless of their credit history. The company collaborates with a range of educational institutions that offer diverse training programs, including cybersecurity, healthcare, heavy machinery operation, data science, culinary arts, and artificial intelligence. By offering innovative payment options, Climb addresses the needs of individuals seeking career development while simultaneously responding to the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. Through its partnerships with educational institutions, Climb is dedicated to bridging the gap between aspiring learners and employers seeking skilled talent.

Learners Guild

Venture Round in 2017
Learners Guild is an educational organization based in California that addresses the skills gap in the technology sector by offering a software education fellowship. This fellowship features a life-changing curriculum and community support, designed to transform students into high-skilled software developers within a year. By operating as a B-Corp and adhering to holocratic principles, Learners Guild fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes continuous development and personal growth. The organization utilizes a unique financing model that aligns the success of students with that of the institution, allowing it to recruit and train ambitious individuals regardless of their financial background. This approach provides an alternative to traditional Computer Science degrees, enabling students to embark on their software development careers without incurring debt, thereby contributing to the workforce in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Teachable

Series A in 2017
Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses efficiently. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable allows educators, authors, and content creators to build customized course websites where they can manage branding, pricing, and student data seamlessly. The platform supports a variety of content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and offers features such as school branding, custom domains, and multi-language support. Users can also access tools for quizzes, discussion forums, student feedback, and marketing integrations, all designed to enhance the learning experience. Teachable's intuitive interface makes it accessible for individuals without technical expertise, facilitating the creation of payment-ready courses within minutes. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including creators, YouTubers, and enterprise educators, and has gained traction with nearly half a million students enrolled in various courses. In October 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Fedora Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

CodeHS

Seed Round in 2016
CodeHS is a platform that provides a comprehensive K-12 computer science education solution for schools. It offers a web-based curriculum, a full coding learning management system, an online integrated development environment, and teacher tools to support instruction in programming, JavaScript, graphics and game design, data structures, HTML/CSS, and related topics. The service includes a free 6th-12th grade CS curriculum with additional paid features such as lesson plans, a gradebook, progress tracking, and dedicated support, along with professional development resources to help teachers deliver effective CS instruction.

Sololearn

Seed Round in 2016
SoloLearn, Inc. is an ed-tech company founded in 2013 and based in Pleasanton, California, that specializes in mobile learning for digital and tech skills. The platform offers over 25 coding courses in programming languages such as Python, Java, C++, and HTML. Accessible via mobile applications on iOS and Android as well as through web browsers, SoloLearn employs a Duolingo-style approach with bite-sized lessons that combine theoretical content, quizzes, and practical exercises. The courses are structured into modules that facilitate gradual learning, often culminating in overarching coding projects. In addition to its educational content, SoloLearn fosters community engagement through features like user comments, coding challenges, and a leaderboard, which collectively enhance the learning experience for its over 29 million users worldwide.

Smashcut

Seed Round in 2016
Founded in 2016 by Daniel Blackman, Smashcut is an education technology company that specializes in video-centric, collaborative learning platforms. It partners with educational brands to develop and deliver customized online programs.

MissionU

Seed Round in 2016
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.

ProSky

Seed Round in 2016
ProSky, Inc. is a human resource software company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2014. Its platform automates various HR activities, including recruiting, hiring, evaluation, and employee communication. ProSky provides a comprehensive solution that allows companies to assess candidates' and employees' aptitude, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities. The platform supports talent development through succession pathways, enabling organizations to effectively recruit, hire, retain, train, and grow a diverse workforce that aligns with their culture. ProSky serves a range of industries, including technology, finance, consulting, retail, healthcare, and aviation, offering predictive intelligence to assist HR professionals and hiring managers in making informed decisions.

Fluent City

Seed Round in 2016
Fluent City is a language company that offers online classes in 11 different languages. We're on a mission to help you achieve your language-learning goals by teaching you how to talk about the things you care about most. Our team uses AI and natural language processing technology to provide hyper-relevant content and personalized, engaging lesson plans that help you get fluent faster.

VIPKid

Series C in 2016
VIPKid is an education technology company that facilitates real-time online English immersion learning for children, primarily in China. Founded in 2013 and launched in 2014, VIPKid connects over 500,000 paying students with more than 60,000 teachers from the United States and Canada. The platform aims to provide an American elementary school experience, allowing Chinese students, especially those in remote areas, to learn English and gain a broader understanding of the world from their homes. VIPKid emphasizes personalized learning to cater to the unique needs of each student, fostering curiosity and cultural exchange. The company has established itself as a market leader in online education in China, attracting significant investments from notable venture capital firms.

Wonder Workshop

Series B in 2016
Wonder Workshop is an educational technology company based in Sunnyvale, California, founded in 2012. The company specializes in developing innovative robotic products, notably the Dash and Dot robots, which engage children in learning to code through interactive play. These robots can be programmed using mobile devices, allowing kids to collaborate and see their programming efforts come to life. In addition to the robots, Wonder Workshop offers a range of accessories that enhance the user experience, such as xylophones, building connectors, and various interactive components. The company also provides Class Connect, a suite of online tools designed to assist educators in integrating coding and robotics into their curriculum. With a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals from leading technology firms, Wonder Workshop aims to inspire creativity and foster lifelong learning in children through technology-driven educational experiences.

Andela

Series B in 2016
Andela is a technology company that recruits, screens, trains, and manages software developers for organizations worldwide. Through its AI-powered talent platform, Andela Talent Cloud, it enables clients to hire individual engineers or fully managed teams with rapid onboarding and flexible engagement models, often at lower cost and faster delivery than traditional hiring. The company handles the groundwork for global staffing, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing talent management, allowing clients to scale engineering capacity as needed. Andela maintains a diverse, geographically distributed network of developers across numerous countries, with emphasis on Africa and other emerging markets. Its expertise spans application development, artificial intelligence, cloud and DevOps, data engineering, and related fields. Andela serves a range of customers from startups to established brands, helping them accelerate project delivery and access top technology talent.

Teachable

Seed Round in 2016
Teachable Inc. is an online education platform that enables users to create and sell courses efficiently. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Teachable allows educators, authors, and content creators to build customized course websites where they can manage branding, pricing, and student data seamlessly. The platform supports a variety of content formats, including text, images, audio, and video, and offers features such as school branding, custom domains, and multi-language support. Users can also access tools for quizzes, discussion forums, student feedback, and marketing integrations, all designed to enhance the learning experience. Teachable's intuitive interface makes it accessible for individuals without technical expertise, facilitating the creation of payment-ready courses within minutes. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including creators, YouTubers, and enterprise educators, and has gained traction with nearly half a million students enrolled in various courses. In October 2015, the company rebranded from its original name, Fedora Inc., and operates as a subsidiary of Launch Pad Tecnologia e Serviços S.A.

EduNav

Series A in 2016
EduNav, Inc. is a company that specializes in developing academic planning and optimization software tailored for the higher education sector. Its flagship product, EduNav, utilizes big data, combinatorial algorithms, and machine learning to assist students in identifying optimal paths to graduation. The software enhances student retention and on-time degree completion while minimizing wasted credit hours. In addition to EduNav, the company offers SmartPlan, which supports students in degree, career, and transfer planning, as well as a predictive enrollment management tool for academic leaders. Founded in 2013 and based in Cupertino, California, EduNav aims to improve institutional planning and decision-making, providing personalized and up-to-date pathways for degree completion to help educational institutions increase graduation rates. The team behind EduNav has a history of innovation in the education technology space, previously establishing significant solutions such as lecture capture systems and integrated digital content services.

Schoold

Seed Round in 2016
The world's #1 college search and counseling mobile app, we're helping 1M+ students figure out where to go to college and how to pay for it. Download at: http://social.schoold.co.

Photomath

Seed Round in 2016
Photomath is a math learning application for smartphones and tablets that allows users to scan and solve math problems using their device's camera. Founded in 2014 and based in San Mateo, California, Photomath uses advanced AI technology to provide instant solutions and step-by-step explanations for a wide range of mathematical problems, from arithmetic to calculus. With over 300 million learners globally, the app aims to transform learning and help students succeed by promoting comprehension of fundamental math concepts.

Sixup

Seed Round in 2016
Sixup is a San Francisco-based for-profit corporation that innovates student financing. It provides scalable loans and digital support to high-achieving, low-income students through its online lending platform. Sixup partners with educational institutions and organizations to serve underserved students, aiming to create a new asset class called Future-Prime.

CourseHorse

Series B in 2016
CourseHorse, Inc. operates an online platform that simplifies the process of finding and enrolling in a diverse array of classes. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in New York, the platform offers subjects such as art, cooking, health and fitness, languages, performing arts, and professional development. By partnering with various class providers, CourseHorse creates a centralized destination for individuals seeking personal enrichment through education. Its mission is to enhance the ease and confidence of users as they explore opportunities to improve their skills and knowledge across multiple disciplines.

Build Academy

Seed Round in 2016
Build Academy is a professional development e-learning platform for the building industry, offering online and blended courses and programs for architects, engineers, real estate developers, construction professionals, companies, and governments worldwide. The platform provides high-quality online education to develop essential skills and knowledge, enabling clients to undertake high-impact projects and strengthen enterprise capabilities across the building sector. The company operates globally and is based in New York.
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