Lightspeed

Founded in 1971, Lightspeed is a global venture capital firm investing in early-stage companies across consumer, enterprise, technology, and cleantech markets. With offices in Menlo Park, Beijing, Shanghai, New Delhi, and Herzliya, the firm focuses on seed to growth-stage investments, with a particular emphasis on China and India.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Venture Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Luke Beseda

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Cai Wei

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Sun Daniel

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Sebastian Duesterhoeft

Partner

Barry Eggers

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Adam Goldberg

Venture Partner

Merci Grace

Partner

Globin Guo

Executive Director

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Herry Han

Co-Founder and Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Rob Horton JD

COO

Hu Peipei

Investment Manager

Galym Imanbayev MD

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Julie Kainz

Partner

Francis Kao

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Alex Kayyal

Partner

Dev Khare

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Will Kohler

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Will Leas

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Jonathan MacQuitty

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Ravi Mhatre

Managing Director

James Mi

Partner

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Paul Murphy

Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Zac Pan

Associate Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Krish Parikh

Partner of Business Services

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Nicholas Radu

Partner

Chris Schaepe

Co-Founder

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Semil Shah

Venture Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Shuvi Shrivastava

Partner

Ishaan Preet Singh

Investor

Bipul Sinha

Venture Partner

Bejul Somaia

Partner

Ajay Sudan

Venture Partner

Sydney Sykes

Partner

Rahul Taneja

Partner and Advisor

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Jason Wang

Partner

Nathan Wang

Vice President

Nathan Wu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Cici Yang

Vice President

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Haowei Zhai

Vice President

Ju Zhang

Executive Director

Issac Zhang

Vice President

Gavin Zhu

Partner

Romit Mehta

Vice President and Advisor

Rohil Bagga

Vice President and Advisor

Past deals in Education

Stimuler

Seed Round in 2025
Stimuler is an AI-powered application designed to help non-native English speakers enhance their conversational English proficiency. It provides detailed feedback on speech metrics and guided practice for improving pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

Emversity

Seed Round in 2025
Emversity is an education organization focused on preparing students for careers in Allied Health Sciences. It offers vocational courses tailored to industry needs, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Seekho

Series A in 2024
Seekho is a discovery and learning platform that specializes in creating and sharing educational videos. It provides a diverse range of engaging, bite-sized content across various categories, including technology, finance, business, self-help, creativity, and health. The platform is designed to cater to users in regional Indian languages, making learning more accessible and inclusive. Content is curated by experts to ensure a high-quality educational experience, allowing users to enhance their knowledge and skills in an enjoyable format. Users can create and share their own short videos, fostering a community of learners and knowledge contributors.

Outsmart Education

Seed Round in 2024
Outsmart Education is a startup operating a stealth-mode education platform. Its mission is to enhance college accessibility and affordability, addressing the challenges posed by rising tuition fees and student loan debt.

Bhanzu

Series B in 2024
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Physics Wallah

Series B in 2024
Physics Wallah is an online education platform offering live classes, video lectures, test series, and interactive exercises for JEE, NEET entrance exams, and CBSE boards. Its mission is to provide accessible and affordable quality education to students across India.

Emversity

Venture Round in 2023
Emversity is an education organization focused on preparing students for careers in Allied Health Sciences. It offers vocational courses tailored to industry needs, aiming to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Stimuler

Seed Round in 2023
Stimuler is an AI-powered application designed to help non-native English speakers enhance their conversational English proficiency. It provides detailed feedback on speech metrics and guided practice for improving pronunciation, fluency, and confidence.

BlueLearn

Seed Round in 2023
BlueLearn is one of India's largest student platforms focused on enhancing skill development through hands-on guided projects and live interactive courses. It enables members to learn new skills, network with peers, and apply for internships via its dedicated portal. The platform has successfully facilitated hiring for over 4,000 companies, agencies, and individuals seeking remote interns and freelancers. In addition to skill acquisition, BlueLearn offers earning opportunities for students through online teaching, allowing them to generate income while pursuing their education. By combining learning and practical experience, BlueLearn aims to support students in accelerating their careers.

Bhanzu

Series A in 2022
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Multiverse

Series D in 2022
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Bhanzu

Seed Round in 2022
Bhanzu is a learning platform focused on mathematics education. It caters to students of all ages and grades, offering personalized learning experiences tailored to individual needs. The platform aims to foster careers in math and STEM fields by providing engaging educational content, including videos with tips on overcoming math anxiety for young learners.

Handshake

Series F in 2022
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

LeetCode

Series A in 2021
LeetCode is a social interview platform dedicated to IT professionals, particularly software engineers. Founded in 2015 in Silicon Valley by an international team from the United States, China, Canada, and India, LeetCode provides resources for learning, growth, and career development. The platform is used daily by professional software engineers, students, and aspiring engineers to improve technical programming skills, prepare for job interviews, and secure their desired positions. It offers various services to businesses, including sponsoring contests, providing online assessments and training, and guiding users' progress in their programming careers through tools that enable testing, debugging, and project development.

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.

Lanhu

Series C in 2021
Lanhu is a provider of an online product design collaboration platform that offers product design and development services across various industries, including IT, education, finance, communication, and logistics. The platform enables users to upload all resources related to product development, facilitating efficient collaboration among product managers, UI designers, and development teams. By streamlining the design process, Lanhu enhances the ability of teams to work together effectively, ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and organized manner.

Geniebook

Series A in 2021
Geniebook is an online learning platform designed to enhance students' learning and revision processes. It leverages artificial intelligence to create personalized questions and answers that focus on areas where individual students struggle, thereby fostering effective learning experiences. The platform also generates detailed reports on student progress, allowing parents to monitor their child's development and assign appropriate worksheets for further practice. By providing tailored support and promoting visibility in academic performance, Geniebook empowers students to build confidence and master their studies anytime and anywhere.

Outschool

Series D in 2021
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.

BetterUp

Series E in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Multiverse

Series C in 2021
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

FrontRow

Series A in 2021
FrontRow is an online learning platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on creative arts, hobbies, and sports, providing a space for individuals to pursue their passions. Its platform offers a variety of courses in areas such as cricket, music, and comedy, taught by industry celebrities. By facilitating regular activities, competitions, and peer engagement, FrontRow enables learners to practice and showcase their talents, fostering a vibrant community of creative enthusiasts.

Forage

Series B in 2021
Forage Pty. Ltd. operates an open-access virtual experience platform designed to help students explore various career paths through company-endorsed virtual internships. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company, previously known as Insidesherpa, collaborates with prominent organizations to provide free training courses aimed at enhancing candidates' career skills and visibility. Students can enroll in these company-supported courses to gain practical experience and insight into different industries. With over one million students in its ecosystem, Forage connects learners with opportunities from leading firms such as KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Deloitte, among others.

Kalam Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Founded in 2021, Kalam Labs is a Delaware-based company that operates at the intersection of education and gaming. It offers a live game streaming platform designed for K-12 learning and multiplayer gaming experiences.

BlueLearn

Pre Seed Round in 2021
BlueLearn is one of India's largest student platforms focused on enhancing skill development through hands-on guided projects and live interactive courses. It enables members to learn new skills, network with peers, and apply for internships via its dedicated portal. The platform has successfully facilitated hiring for over 4,000 companies, agencies, and individuals seeking remote interns and freelancers. In addition to skill acquisition, BlueLearn offers earning opportunities for students through online teaching, allowing them to generate income while pursuing their education. By combining learning and practical experience, BlueLearn aims to support students in accelerating their careers.

Handshake

Series E in 2021
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

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.

Outschool

Series C in 2021
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.

BetterUp

Series D in 2021
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Multiverse

Series B in 2021
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Flockjay

Series A in 2021
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing hands-on training services to aspiring sales professionals, focusing on both inbound and outbound sales techniques. Their curriculum includes lead qualification, time management, discovery calls, objection handling, and crafting persuasive communication. Flockjay also equips students with modern sales tools and offers additional support services, such as resume workshops, networking opportunities, and interview coaching. By connecting job seekers with high-paying positions in top companies, Flockjay aims to enhance upward mobility and make technology careers accessible to individuals from underrepresented communities. Through its remote learning platform, the company ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

Teachmint

Seed Round in 2020
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.

Handshake

Series D in 2020
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

Outschool

Series B in 2020
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.

Forage

Series A in 2020
Forage Pty. Ltd. operates an open-access virtual experience platform designed to help students explore various career paths through company-endorsed virtual internships. Established in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company, previously known as Insidesherpa, collaborates with prominent organizations to provide free training courses aimed at enhancing candidates' career skills and visibility. Students can enroll in these company-supported courses to gain practical experience and insight into different industries. With over one million students in its ecosystem, Forage connects learners with opportunities from leading firms such as KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and Deloitte, among others.

Lele Ketang

Series C in 2020
LeLe Ketang is an online education platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in K-12 education services. Founded in 2014, the company primarily focuses on providing online training courses for primary and secondary school students, emphasizing subjects such as math and language. LeLe Ketang utilizes innovative teaching methods, including three-minute video lectures and gamification elements, to engage students effectively. Additionally, the platform offers personalized learning experiences through one-on-one interactions, enhancing the educational journey for its users.

FrontRow

Venture Round in 2020
FrontRow is an online learning platform established in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company focuses on creative arts, hobbies, and sports, providing a space for individuals to pursue their passions. Its platform offers a variety of courses in areas such as cricket, music, and comedy, taught by industry celebrities. By facilitating regular activities, competitions, and peer engagement, FrontRow enables learners to practice and showcase their talents, fostering a vibrant community of creative enthusiasts.

Lanhu

Series A in 2019
Lanhu is a provider of an online product design collaboration platform that offers product design and development services across various industries, including IT, education, finance, communication, and logistics. The platform enables users to upload all resources related to product development, facilitating efficient collaboration among product managers, UI designers, and development teams. By streamlining the design process, Lanhu enhances the ability of teams to work together effectively, ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and organized manner.

Ucaidao

Venture Round in 2019
Ucaidao was launched in 2016 to provide paid investment information. Its business involves two parts: the "exclusive information" about the market’s cutting-edge opportunities and first-hand news, and the "investment boutique courses" which provide investment skills summarized by specialists in the investment field.

Classplus

Venture Round in 2019
Classplus is a mobile-first platform for private coaching institutes that consolidates video distribution, payments, communication, and online assessments in a single interface. It provides analytics on student performance and supports iOS and Android devices. Founded in 2015 and based in Delhi, India, the company helps educators build, monetize, and market their online coaching businesses by creating branded content and applications.

Flockjay

Seed Round in 2019
Flockjay, Inc. is an online sales academy based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2018. The company specializes in providing hands-on training services to aspiring sales professionals, focusing on both inbound and outbound sales techniques. Their curriculum includes lead qualification, time management, discovery calls, objection handling, and crafting persuasive communication. Flockjay also equips students with modern sales tools and offers additional support services, such as resume workshops, networking opportunities, and interview coaching. By connecting job seekers with high-paying positions in top companies, Flockjay aims to enhance upward mobility and make technology careers accessible to individuals from underrepresented communities. Through its remote learning platform, the company ensures that students from diverse backgrounds have the skills and opportunities necessary to succeed in the tech industry.

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.

Multiverse

Series A in 2019
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Career Karma

Seed Round in 2019
Founded in 2018, Career Karma is a San Francisco-based platform dedicated to helping aspiring software engineers discover and pursue job training programs. With over 9,000 bootcamps and trade schools listed, users can compare courses, read student reviews, and connect with peers for mentorship. The platform offers guidance on choosing the right technology field and program, facilitating informed decision-making through personalized matching and community support.

BetterUp

Series C in 2019
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Spark Education

Series C 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.

Putao ABC

Angel Round in 2018
Beijing Putao Technology Co., Ltd. operates Putao ABC, an English education platform focused on children aged 4 to 12. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in China, the company aims to enhance the quality and accessibility of education through innovative technology. Putao ABC develops intelligent interactive English learning products, utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and internet-based strategies. By leveraging quality educational resources, the platform seeks to reduce the costs associated with English learning courses, making them more accessible to a broader audience. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of helping children grow and learn effectively in a digital age.

Encantos

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Encantos Media Studios is an entertainment and educational company based in Culver City, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and New York. Founded in 2015, Encantos creates a diverse range of content, including apps, books, toys, and videos, aimed at empowering creatives to tell their stories. The company connects children with skilled storytellers through an online platform designed to teach essential 21st-century skills. Encantos has garnered recognition through numerous awards and accolades from prestigious organizations such as CNN, Forbes, and The New York Times, highlighting its commitment to quality educational content and innovation in children's media.

Handshake

Series C in 2018
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

Multiverse

Seed Round in 2018
Multiverse is a tech startup that provides an alternative to traditional university training by offering career-focused apprenticeships and an upskilling platform. It helps young people access practical, high-quality learning and supports businesses in accelerating AI adoption and workforce skills in data and technology through expert-guided, AI-powered coaching and personalized on-the-job learning, leading to measurable productivity improvements.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
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.

Spark Education

Series B in 2018
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.

BetterUp

Series B in 2018
BetterUp Inc. is a leadership development company that offers an innovative online platform aimed at enhancing the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, BetterUp specializes in virtual coaching, providing users with personalized guidance through one-on-one sessions with a network of over 3,000 coaches available in 46 languages across more than 90 countries. The platform focuses on fostering mental fitness, career and leadership development, and social connection, thereby enabling employees to develop new behaviors and skills that promote high performance in a rapidly changing work environment. With a client base that includes prominent organizations such as NASA, Google, and Hilton, BetterUp has established itself as a leader in the field of mental health and coaching. The company is supported by a distinguished Science Board composed of experts in positive psychology and human performance, further enhancing its credibility and impact in the industry.

Spiritual Wealth Club

Series B in 2018
Spiritual Wealth Club is a reading community that promotes reading through mobile apps videos and audio book summaries. Fanden Reading offers one-stop solutions to various training institutions and schools for all stages of K12, improving parents' family education concepts, accompanying children's reading and learning inside and outside of class, and assisting schools with various educational activities. The output content is classified and aggregated based on user characteristics to provide you with a comprehensive set of reading industry solutions that are easy to access in order to create a more personalized reading experience. Fan Deng, a teacher, toured the country to give a lecture on "Knowledge Evolution," which was broadcast 400 million times across the entire network.

51WORLD

Series B in 2017
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Clark

Seed Round in 2017
Clark, Inc. is a company based in New York, founded in 2016, that operates an online virtual assistant platform designed for independent educators and tutors. The platform, Clark, serves as an operational assistant handling daily activities through SMS, email, and a native app. It facilitates connections between tutors, students, and parents, and provides progress reports accessible at any time. Additionally, the company offers assistance services for scheduling sessions and ensuring timely payments for tutors and other hourly instructors. Clark's mission is to support the growth of small-scale tutoring businesses in the U.S., aiming to increase revenue for educators and educational hours in the market.

Mama+

Series C in 2017
MAMA+ aims to help more mothers "become a better mother," for the benefit of family and society as a concept, is committed to "serve for mothers"; the same time, Internet technology and family relations research as a dual-driven, brought together many passionate technical talent. Researchers who can feel empathy with their mothers are all motivated by their mothers' needs and insist on using their strength to make their feelings come true so as to realize more value for their mothers.

Handshake

Series B in 2016
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

BYJU'S

Series D in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Spark Education

Series A in 2016
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.

Mama+

Series B in 2016
MAMA+ aims to help more mothers "become a better mother," for the benefit of family and society as a concept, is committed to "serve for mothers"; the same time, Internet technology and family relations research as a dual-driven, brought together many passionate technical talent. Researchers who can feel empathy with their mothers are all motivated by their mothers' needs and insist on using their strength to make their feelings come true so as to realize more value for their mothers.

BYJU'S

Series C in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Handshake

Series A in 2016
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

BYJU'S

Venture Round in 2016
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Mama+

Series B in 2015
MAMA+ aims to help more mothers "become a better mother," for the benefit of family and society as a concept, is committed to "serve for mothers"; the same time, Internet technology and family relations research as a dual-driven, brought together many passionate technical talent. Researchers who can feel empathy with their mothers are all motivated by their mothers' needs and insist on using their strength to make their feelings come true so as to realize more value for their mothers.

51WORLD

Series A in 2015
51WORLD is a Beijing-based company specializing in digital twin technology, virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence solutions tailored for various industries, including real estate, automotive, advertising, education, and entertainment. Founded in 2015, the company integrates technologies such as physical and industrial simulation, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to create a comprehensive digital twin application ecosystem. This ecosystem assists governments and enterprises in their digital transformation efforts, positioning digital twins as essential infrastructure. 51WORLD offers a range of proprietary tools, including the All Element Scene, 51Sim-One for autonomous driving and simulation, and various data integration solutions. Its technology has been implemented across nearly 1,000 enterprises and over 100 cities, addressing sectors such as smart cities, transportation, energy, and real estate. Notable projects include digital twin applications in significant national development areas and urban infrastructure initiatives. The company maintains multiple offices in China and has international locations in the United States, Israel, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Singapore.

Handshake

Seed Round in 2015
Handshake is a career network focused on connecting students and recent graduates with job opportunities. The platform boasts a community of over 10 million users from 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps. It links these individuals to more than 750,000 employers across various sectors, aiming to democratize access to career resources. Handshake enhances the recruiting experience for college students, career centers, and employers by providing a scalable and mobile-friendly infrastructure. This approach empowers students with greater access to job opportunities and insights, while offering employers a more efficient means to connect with talent. Additionally, Handshake equips colleges with tools to foster student engagement and improve employment outcomes.

Duck Duck Moose

Series A in 2012
Duck Duck Moose is an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for children. Founded in 2008, the company has created 21 top-selling titles and has received 21 Parents’ Choice Awards, 18 Children’s Technology Review Awards, 12 Tech with Kids’ Best Pick App Awards, and a KAPi award for “Best Children’s App” at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Duck Duck Moose is now a subsidiary of Khan Academy, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

Orbis Education

Series B in 2010
Orbis Education specializes in creating and managing collaborative nursing education solutions aimed at addressing workforce shortages in healthcare. The company partners with prominent nursing schools to deliver flexible, customized baccalaureate-level online nursing programs. By facilitating operations, management, student recruitment, and the necessary technology, Orbis enables these institutions to expand their educational reach. In addition to online education, Orbis also provides traditional on-site clinical training, ensuring that students receive comprehensive education and hands-on experience. The company collaborates with various healthcare organizations and top-tier nursing programs to enhance academic quality and student preparedness, effectively bridging the gap between education and healthcare needs.

TutorVista

Series C in 2009
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.

Beifang

Series A in 2008
Beifang is an automobile education center. They create assessment centers, including 5G unmanned driving, electric new energy, and hybrid vehicle training bases, and integrate internationalization. They provide auto repair education services.

TutorVista

Venture Round in 2008
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.

TutorVista

Series B in 2006
TutorVista Global Pvt. Ltd. is a global education services company based in Bangalore, India, specializing in online tutoring. The company offers personalized teaching in subjects such as math, science, and English, catering to students' individual academic needs. Through its online platform, TutorVista provides both homework help and comprehensive tutoring, focusing on both fundamental and advanced concepts. The service aims to support students in achieving their short and long-term academic goals. In January 2011, TutorVista was acquired by Pearson Education, further enhancing its reach and resources in the education sector.
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