Owl Ventures

Founded in 2014, Owl Ventures is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in investments within the education technology sector. With over $600 million in assets under management, the firm actively invests across various educational stages, from early childhood to career mobility. Owl Ventures leverages its deep domain expertise and takes an active, hands-on approach to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses into category-leading companies.

Kriti Bansal

Principal

Emily Bennett

Principal

Malvika Bhagwat

Partner

Hailey Carter

Vice President

Kate Chhabra

Partner

Ian Chiu

Managing Director

Tom Costin

Managing Director

Ross Darwin

Principal

Judy Park

Principal

Amit Patel

Managing Director

Tory Patterson

Managing Director

Gloria Samen

Associate

Andrew Solomon

Associate

Jenny Wang

Principal

Chad Zimmerman

Investor

Past deals in Education

ubiMaster

Series A in 2025
ubiMaster is a company that specializes in providing customized employee benefits and additional services aimed at supporting parents and students. It operates an application-based tutoring platform designed for learners in grades 5 through 13, offering on-demand tutoring with personal tutors accessible at a flat rate. Users can connect with certified tutors for math assistance through video calls or chat, allowing them to send images of math problems for tailored solutions. By enhancing educational support and resources, ubiMaster effectively contributes to the acquisition and retention of both customers and employees.

Linus

Seed Round in 2025
Linus is an educational technology company that specializes in helping students prepare for the SAT. Its platform offers interactive lessons, bite-sized challenges, personalized learning plans, and practice tests, providing an engaging and effective way to study for the exam.

Leap

Series E in 2025
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Jotit

Seed Round in 2025
Jotit is an educational technology company that offers handwriting-based tools and an e-notebook learning system for primary and secondary education. The platform aims to keep students, teachers, and parents organized by uniting physical and digital learning into a single, paperless system. Through handwriting-focused features and digital connectivity, Jotit's solution supports focused, engaging, and effective learning, enabling a seamless workflow across classroom and home environments.

Ignite! Reading

Series B in 2024
Ignite Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that focuses on improving the reading skills of K-8 students through virtual instruction. By partnering with schools and districts across the country, Ignite Reading provides dedicated virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. The tutoring sessions are conducted daily in targeted one-on-one formats lasting 15 minutes, allowing tutors to address each student's unique needs. Baseline assessments and ongoing progress monitoring enable tutors to identify specific decoding gaps, ensuring that lessons are tailored to support the individual development of each student. Through this approach, Ignite Reading aims to accelerate reading progress and enhance comprehension skills among young learners.

Smalt

Seed Round in 2024
Smalt is a company focused on addressing the talent supply shortage in the trades by recruiting and training young tradespeople through innovative hybrid academies. It offers comprehensive training programs that equip future climate workers with essential skills and access to advanced technology and tools. Smalt's services are tailored for B2B customers, providing high-quality, digitized installation solutions delivered by highly skilled staff. By emphasizing the importance of upskilling and tech enablement, Smalt aims to support the green energy transition while ensuring that its partners receive top-notch installation services.

Subject

Series A in 2023
Subject revolutionizes online education for middle and high school students with an engaging, cinematic curriculum. It offers multimedia lessons averaging 3-8 minutes each, along with full Spanish translation support to ensure equitable access. Accredited by Cognia and WASC, its courses are approved by UC-AG, NCAA, and the College Board. Subject empowers school districts to achieve optimal student outcomes.

Letrus

Venture Round in 2023
Letrus is an educational technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It develops an assessment platform designed to enhance students' writing capabilities and reduce functional illiteracy in the Portuguese language. By integrating linguistic, pedagogical, and digital intelligence, Letrus offers a more effective approach to teaching writing. The platform tracks individual students' writing skills and linguistic intelligence, generating detailed reports for teachers. These reports enable educators to assess student performance and tailor instructional strategies, ultimately improving the pedagogical, writing, and cognitive skills of learners.

Preply

Series C in 2023
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Smalt

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Smalt is a company focused on addressing the talent supply shortage in the trades by recruiting and training young tradespeople through innovative hybrid academies. It offers comprehensive training programs that equip future climate workers with essential skills and access to advanced technology and tools. Smalt's services are tailored for B2B customers, providing high-quality, digitized installation solutions delivered by highly skilled staff. By emphasizing the importance of upskilling and tech enablement, Smalt aims to support the green energy transition while ensuring that its partners receive top-notch installation services.

Maximal Learning

Seed Round in 2023
Maximal Learning operates an educational platform that employs artificial intelligence to tailor learning experiences for students of all ages. Its goal is to help each student reach their full potential by planning and tracking assignments and activities.

ubiMaster

Seed Round in 2022
ubiMaster is a company that specializes in providing customized employee benefits and additional services aimed at supporting parents and students. It operates an application-based tutoring platform designed for learners in grades 5 through 13, offering on-demand tutoring with personal tutors accessible at a flat rate. Users can connect with certified tutors for math assistance through video calls or chat, allowing them to send images of math problems for tailored solutions. By enhancing educational support and resources, ubiMaster effectively contributes to the acquisition and retention of both customers and employees.

Leap

Series D in 2022
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Welcome Tech

Venture Round in 2022
Welcome Tech is a digital platform connecting global immigrant communities with tailored information, products, and services across sectors like finance, education, healthcare, telecommunication, and government. With over 9 million annual users and nearly 2 million active members, it leverages technology to provide secure, personalized solutions.

Galena

Series A in 2022
Galena specializes in providing a centralized platform for professional development, targeting HR professionals in medium to large companies. Their platform offers access to external courses tailored to individual employee needs, simplifying operational processes and enhancing strategic engagement through data intelligence.

Preply

Series C in 2022
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Subject

Series A in 2022
Subject revolutionizes online education for middle and high school students with an engaging, cinematic curriculum. It offers multimedia lessons averaging 3-8 minutes each, along with full Spanish translation support to ensure equitable access. Accredited by Cognia and WASC, its courses are approved by UC-AG, NCAA, and the College Board. Subject empowers school districts to achieve optimal student outcomes.

Rebel Girls

Seed Round in 2022
Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

GrowthSchool

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Bengaluru, India, GrowthSchool partners with industry experts to offer high-impact programs focused on personal and professional growth. Its community-led cohort programs aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world job requirements, ensuring immediate employability.

UBITS

Series B in 2022
UBITS is an online learning platform focused on employee training in Latin America. It provides a subscription-based service that grants access to a variety of educational resources, including virtual learning sessions, e-learning materials, video tutorials, and live workshops. This platform is designed to assist human resources managers in streamlining and automating corporate training processes, ultimately enhancing employee performance. By prioritizing education, UBITS aims to empower individuals and organizations across the region.

GrowthSchool

Seed Round in 2022
Founded in Bengaluru, India, GrowthSchool partners with industry experts to offer high-impact programs focused on personal and professional growth. Its community-led cohort programs aim to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world job requirements, ensuring immediate employability.

uLesson

Series B in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Authoritive

Seed Round in 2021
Authoritive is a developer of a creator-centric text messaging platform that facilitates the sharing of expertise directly with audiences. The company collaborates with content creators and experts to create interactive and engaging programs, which are delivered through audio messages and videos. This approach allows creators to effectively reach new audiences and enhance revenue generation while ensuring that knowledge sharing is seamless and accessible. By focusing on the needs of both creators and their audiences, Authoritive aims to transform the way expertise is communicated.

LingoAce

Series C in 2021
LingoAce is an online education platform based in Singapore that specializes in language learning for children aged 3 to 15. As a leading global provider of Mandarin Chinese language instruction, LingoAce serves learners in over 100 countries. The platform employs a research-backed curriculum aligned with internationally recognized syllabi, utilizing gamification, animated storytelling, and role-playing to create an engaging learning environment. LingoAce offers live online lessons in both Mandarin Chinese and English, alongside app-based early years programs. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to digital learning, being listed among the top 150 transformational growth companies in 2022 by GSV.

Sanjieke

Series C in 2021
Sanjieke is an online education platform focused on serving IT professionals in China. The company specializes in vocational education and corporate training, offering a diverse array of courses aimed at fostering professional growth. Through its online platform, Sanjieke provides industry-specific knowledge and skills that are often not available in traditional educational institutions. This approach enables students to acquire relevant expertise and adapt to the evolving demands of the job market.

Noodle

Series C in 2021
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

Noodle

Series C in 2021
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

Fiveable

Series A in 2021
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2018. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers, aiming to foster educational equity. The platform combines content, community, and courses to enhance the learning experience. It features a comprehensive content library and interactive community spaces, allowing students to engage with peers studying similar subjects. Fiveable offers online instruction led by accredited teachers across various disciplines, including history, social sciences, STEM, and languages. The company's mission is to empower students by building their skills and confidence, enabling them to earn college credit through placement exams and succeed in their educational endeavors.

Leap

Series C in 2021
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Panorama Education

Series C in 2021
Panorama Education, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. Through its research-based surveys, Panorama collects valuable feedback on various aspects of the educational environment, including teacher performance and school climate. The platform generates detailed reports that allow educators and administrators to analyze results across different demographics. Additionally, Panorama offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to enhance the effectiveness of its services. By leveraging stakeholder feedback, the company aims to support professional development and improve student outcomes in schools.

Kiddom

Series C in 2021
Founded in 2013, Kiddom is a San Francisco-based company that designs and develops a visual collaborative platform for K-12 classrooms. This platform combines curriculum management, instruction, assessment, and communication tools into one solution, supporting teachers and students in various learning scenarios.

LingoAce

Series B in 2021
LingoAce is an online education platform based in Singapore that specializes in language learning for children aged 3 to 15. As a leading global provider of Mandarin Chinese language instruction, LingoAce serves learners in over 100 countries. The platform employs a research-backed curriculum aligned with internationally recognized syllabi, utilizing gamification, animated storytelling, and role-playing to create an engaging learning environment. LingoAce offers live online lessons in both Mandarin Chinese and English, alongside app-based early years programs. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to digital learning, being listed among the top 150 transformational growth companies in 2022 by GSV.

Novakid

Series B in 2021
Novakid is a San Francisco-based online English school for children, offering full-immersion language learning through 1:1 live lessons with native or near-native teachers, small-group speaking practice, gamified content, and self-learning apps. Catering to children roughly aged 2 to 14, its curriculum aligns with CEFR standards and combines storytelling, games, and real-time conversation to develop language and cognitive skills while complementing school learning. The platform aims to prepare youngsters for future academic, career, and travel opportunities and seeks to foster a global community of young English learners.

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.

UBITS

Series A in 2021
UBITS is an online learning platform focused on employee training in Latin America. It provides a subscription-based service that grants access to a variety of educational resources, including virtual learning sessions, e-learning materials, video tutorials, and live workshops. This platform is designed to assist human resources managers in streamlining and automating corporate training processes, ultimately enhancing employee performance. By prioritizing education, UBITS aims to empower individuals and organizations across the region.

Galena

Seed Round in 2021
Galena specializes in providing a centralized platform for professional development, targeting HR professionals in medium to large companies. Their platform offers access to external courses tailored to individual employee needs, simplifying operational processes and enhancing strategic engagement through data intelligence.

Subject

Seed Round in 2021
Subject revolutionizes online education for middle and high school students with an engaging, cinematic curriculum. It offers multimedia lessons averaging 3-8 minutes each, along with full Spanish translation support to ensure equitable access. Accredited by Cognia and WASC, its courses are approved by UC-AG, NCAA, and the College Board. Subject empowers school districts to achieve optimal student outcomes.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Honorlock

Series B in 2021
Founded in 2014, Honorlock specializes in online proctoring for academic integrity. Its platform combines webcam monitoring, lockdown browser, ID verification, and patented search technology to detect cheating during remote assessments. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company focuses on user experience with no software downloads required, on-demand testing, and 24/7 support.

Welcome Tech

Series B in 2021
Welcome Tech is a digital platform connecting global immigrant communities with tailored information, products, and services across sectors like finance, education, healthcare, telecommunication, and government. With over 9 million annual users and nearly 2 million active members, it leverages technology to provide secure, personalized solutions.

Degreed

Series D in 2021
Degreed provides a lifelong learning platform that enables organizations to build teams' skills and promote career mobility. It integrates various learning resources like courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and experts, allowing employees to track their learning progress and connect with opportunities.

Leap

Series B in 2021
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Preply

Series B in 2021
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Newsela

Series D in 2021
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

Codecademy

Series D in 2021
Codecademy is an online education platform that teaches coding and digital skills through interactive, project-based courses accessible on web and mobile. It offers tutorials in HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, PHP, APIs, and other technologies, with learners building real projects and receiving feedback from a community of peers. The platform emphasizes a networked, interactive learning experience that enables users worldwide to practice coding in a convivial environment.

Interplay Learning

Series B in 2021
Interplay Learning is a training technology company that designs and delivers online, VR-enabled 3D simulation-based training for skilled trades. Its platform enables career-focused learning through interactive simulations, videos, and procedural guides for fields such as HVAC, electrical, energy auditing, residential wiring, home energy scoring, robotics, and solar photovoltaic installation, as well as code compliance and safety training. The company also builds training simulations for manufacturers to help technicians install and service their products worldwide. Services are used by education, government, career certification, and industry clients to accelerate practical understanding and job readiness. Founded in 2010 and based in Austin, Texas.

SplashLearn

Series C in 2021
SplashLearn is an EdTech startup company providing game-based math and reading courses to students in pre-kindergarten to grade five. It is available across platforms the Web, App Store, and Play Store. The company aims to replace books and videos with game-based learning and offers more than 4,000 games in its system. With data from 3+ billion completed activities, SplashLearn's adaptive algorithm offers each child a personalized learning experience that is fun and immersive. SplashLearn's platform gives 15 to 20 minutes of personalized studying expertise to every learner each day and charges only $12 a month to parents for its service. Alternatively, the service is free for schools. Backed by Accel Partners and OWL Ventures, SplashLearn has bagged prestigious ed-tech awards such as the NASSCOM Emerge50, Parents Choice, and Best App Ever and has been consistently featured among the best apps on the App Store. It was launched in San Francisco, California by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) graduates Arpit Jain, Joy Deep Nath, Mayank Jain, and Umang Jain in 2011.

Class Technologies

Series A 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.

uLesson

Series A in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

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.

BYJU'S

Private Equity Round in 2020
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.

Degreed

Series C in 2020
Degreed provides a lifelong learning platform that enables organizations to build teams' skills and promote career mobility. It integrates various learning resources like courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and experts, allowing employees to track their learning progress and connect with opportunities.

MasterClass

Series E in 2020
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Gather

Seed Round in 2020
Gather is an online platform that helps everyone easily find and book classes that fuel their curiosity. Gather enables users to discover and book live and on-demand classes. Gather connects a community of lifelong learners with worldwide universities, museums, and cultural organizations, thereby enabling users to learn as much as they can from these trusted institutions.

Rebel Girls

Series A in 2020
Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

WhiteHat Jr.

Series A in 2019
WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India, offers online coding classes for children aged 5 to 12 through its platform, WhiteHat Jr. This live, one-on-one teaching environment connects students with experienced coding instructors, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of coding, logic, structure, and algorithmic thinking. The curriculum, developed by alumni from prestigious institutions, aims to transform children from consumers of technology into creators by equipping them with the skills to build games, animations, and applications. As a subsidiary of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, WhiteHat Jr focuses on empowering the next generation with essential coding skills for an increasingly digital world.

BYJU'S

Private Equity Round in 2019
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.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SV Academy is a career development organization that expands access to technology-sector roles, focusing on sales and customer success. Founded in 2017, it partners with more than 400 SaaS employers to connect graduates from underrepresented backgrounds with opportunities in tech. The program offers accelerated skill-building, mentorship, and job placement assistance, along with post-hire support such as alumni networking and coaching. Its income-inclusive participation model and industry-readiness preparation reduce barriers to entry, enabling diverse professionals to pursue long-term career growth in competitive tech roles. Notably, 60% of its graduates are promoted in the first year, reflecting rapid progression for participants. The program has been recognized for innovation in education by Fast Company.

Degreed

Series C in 2019
Degreed provides a lifelong learning platform that enables organizations to build teams' skills and promote career mobility. It integrates various learning resources like courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and experts, allowing employees to track their learning progress and connect with opportunities.

Sanjieke

Series B in 2019
Sanjieke is an online education platform focused on serving IT professionals in China. The company specializes in vocational education and corporate training, offering a diverse array of courses aimed at fostering professional growth. Through its online platform, Sanjieke provides industry-specific knowledge and skills that are often not available in traditional educational institutions. This approach enables students to acquire relevant expertise and adapt to the evolving demands of the job market.

Raftr

Seed Round in 2019
Raftr Inc., established in 2018 and based in San Francisco, specializes in social media software tailored for educational institutions. It connects students, faculty, and administrators within secure, campus-specific networks using authenticated .edu email addresses. Raftr's platform facilitates real-time communication, event organization, and group messaging, fostering a sense of community while providing universities with actionable insights about their members to enhance engagement and retention.

Kuali

Series A in 2019
Kuali develops cloud-based software solutions tailored for higher education institutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers products such as Curriculum & Catalog Management, Financials, Research, and Business Continuity Planning to streamline administrative processes, enabling institutions to focus more on teaching and research.

BenchPrep

Series C in 2019
BenchPrep is a developer of a learner success platform that aims to enhance engagement and outcomes for learners globally. The company partners with organizations involved in certification, credentialing, test preparation, and continuing education to provide tailored enterprise SaaS solutions. BenchPrep's platform is utilized by some of the largest assessment companies, enabling them to offer a personalized and integrated learning experience within a single ecosystem. The platform includes a variety of resources such as preparatory course bundles, practice questions, instructional videos, interactive flashcards, games, and full-length practice exams. By leveraging technology, data insights, and innovative instructional design, BenchPrep has improved the learning experience for over 3 million learners, helping organizations boost engagement, retention, and reduce dropout rates.

Imbellus

Series A in 2018
Imbellus, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing simulation-based cognitive assessments to measure human potential and deep thinking skills. By focusing on how individuals think rather than what they know, Imbellus aims to transform standardized testing practices, potentially replacing traditional assessments like the SAT and ACT. The company's innovative approach integrates game design principles with cognitive science to create engaging problem-solving scenarios that reflect real-world situations. Additionally, Imbellus collaborates with corporate and government partners to enhance hiring, upskilling, and retention strategies. The team comprises experts in learning science, game development, art, data science, and artificial intelligence, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to modern assessment challenges.

Swing Education

Series B in 2018
Swing Education, Inc. is a technology company based in San Mateo, California, that operates an online platform designed to connect K-12 schools with substitute teachers. Founded in 2015, the company addresses the challenges schools face in filling temporary staff absences, which are prevalent in the educational system. On average, U.S. students spend approximately 5% of their school year with substitute teachers, which can disrupt learning continuity. The platform streamlines the process of finding, screening, and scheduling substitute teachers, alleviating administrative burdens for school leaders and ensuring quality coverage for hard-to-fill positions. This marketplace not only benefits schools by providing on-demand access to substitutes but also allows teachers to secure desirable assignments throughout the academic year.

Kiddom

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2013, Kiddom is a San Francisco-based company that designs and develops a visual collaborative platform for K-12 classrooms. This platform combines curriculum management, instruction, assessment, and communication tools into one solution, supporting teachers and students in various learning scenarios.

Degreed

Series C in 2018
Degreed provides a lifelong learning platform that enables organizations to build teams' skills and promote career mobility. It integrates various learning resources like courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and experts, allowing employees to track their learning progress and connect with opportunities.

Kuali

Series A in 2018
Kuali develops cloud-based software solutions tailored for higher education institutions. Founded in 2014, the company offers products such as Curriculum & Catalog Management, Financials, Research, and Business Continuity Planning to streamline administrative processes, enabling institutions to focus more on teaching and research.

Quizlet

Series B in 2018
Quizlet is a global digital learning platform that empowers students of all ages and subjects. It offers user-generated study sets, flashcards, tests, quizzes, and interactive games to enhance learning outcomes. Initially created by a high school student in 2005, Quizlet now serves over 20 million unique visitors monthly, supporting learners from grade school to graduate level.

Thinkful

Series A in 2018
Thinkful Inc., established in 2012 and headquartered in New York, specializes in providing one-on-one mentorship-driven training programs in data science, front-end development, and full-stack development. Its flexible, online platform facilitates learning through industry experts, offering career preparation services and a job guarantee for web development graduates. Thinkful also provides corporate training solutions and maintains student reviews along with transparent pricing information for its courses.

Noodle

Series A in 2017
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

BetterLesson

Series B in 2017
BetterLesson provides a professional development platform for K-12 educators. The platform connects teachers with personal coaches to set development goals, create individualized learning plans, and refine teaching strategies. It also offers a searchable library of lesson plans, classroom materials, and instructional resources, enabling educators to share curricula and collaborate with peers. The company emphasizes research-based professional learning centered on student outcomes, offering defined learning pathways, self-directed courses, workshops, and job-embedded coaching, along with learning walks to guide district-wide improvement. Founded in 2008 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, BetterLesson supports districts and schools in building effective instruction that meets diverse student needs.

Panorama Education

Series B in 2017
Panorama Education, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. Through its research-based surveys, Panorama collects valuable feedback on various aspects of the educational environment, including teacher performance and school climate. The platform generates detailed reports that allow educators and administrators to analyze results across different demographics. Additionally, Panorama offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to enhance the effectiveness of its services. By leveraging stakeholder feedback, the company aims to support professional development and improve student outcomes in schools.

Bakpax

Seed Round in 2017
Bakpax Inc. is an education technology company that specializes in a computer vision system designed to convert student handwriting into text and automate grading. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Bakpax offers a platform that facilitates the reading of handwritten assignments, transforming them into formatted, interactive text. This innovation allows teachers to efficiently grade schoolwork, monitor student performance, and provide continuous feedback. The platform also enables educators to assign online lectures for students to view at home, enhancing the learning experience and fostering a more interactive educational environment.

Tinkergarten

Series A in 2017
Tinkergarten, Inc. is a company that specializes in outdoor play-based learning classes for children aged 18 months to 8 years. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Northampton, Massachusetts, Tinkergarten focuses on providing authentic early childhood education through engaging activities. The company connects families with local leaders who facilitate these activity-based classes, fostering skill development in a natural environment. By offering a network of community leaders, Tinkergarten enhances the learning experience, allowing children to grow in confidence and capability while enjoying the benefits of outdoor play.

Abl Schools

Series A in 2017
Abl Schools is focused on developing innovative school operations software aimed at enhancing the management of time and resources for school leaders. The platform is designed to assist administrators in effectively addressing the diverse needs of students and teachers by analyzing the distribution and utilization of resources. By illustrating the impact of these resources on student opportunities, Abl Schools enables educators to create flexible, transparent, and collaborative learning environments. This approach seeks to transform education by ensuring that all students have meaningful access to rigorous coursework and support.

Remind

Series D in 2017
Remind is a communication platform established in 2011 that focuses on enhancing student success through improved engagement among educators, families, and school administrators. The application serves as a real-time messaging tool designed to bridge communication gaps in primary education, allowing teachers, parents, students, and administrators in K-12 schools to interact effectively. Remind facilitates the scheduling of reminders and coordination of school-related activities, thereby streamlining communication and supporting educational outcomes. The company has attracted investment from notable firms such as First Round Capital, GSV, Kleiner Perkins Caufield Byers, and Social Capital.

RaiseMe

Series A in 2017
RaiseMe is a financial aid information and networking platform focused on improving access to higher education through innovative scholarship opportunities. The company addresses the challenges faced by millions of students in the college admissions process by allowing them to earn "micro-Scholarships" based on their individual achievements throughout high school. This approach enables students to receive financial assistance early, rather than waiting until the end of high school, thereby positively influencing their college ambitions and application decisions. Through partnerships with various universities, RaiseMe has facilitated the distribution of over $2 billion in micro-scholarships, demonstrating its commitment to transforming educational pathways and enhancing the college experience for students.

Accelerate Learning

Series A in 2016
Accelerate Learning Inc. is a Houston-based company that specializes in providing digital resources for PreK-12 education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Founded in 2012, the company develops comprehensive and hands-on curriculum programs aimed at enhancing student engagement and supporting educators. Its offerings include core curriculum programs, educator-developed resources, supplemental print materials, and hands-on exploration kits. Additionally, Accelerate Learning provides regional professional development workshops, training sessions, and STEM certification programs to empower teachers and facilitate effective instruction aligned with state and next-generation science standards. Through its innovative approach, Accelerate Learning aims to foster a deep understanding of STEM subjects among students and educators alike.

Abl Schools

Seed Round in 2016
Abl Schools is focused on developing innovative school operations software aimed at enhancing the management of time and resources for school leaders. The platform is designed to assist administrators in effectively addressing the diverse needs of students and teachers by analyzing the distribution and utilization of resources. By illustrating the impact of these resources on student opportunities, Abl Schools enables educators to create flexible, transparent, and collaborative learning environments. This approach seeks to transform education by ensuring that all students have meaningful access to rigorous coursework and support.

Quizlet

Series A in 2015
Quizlet is a global digital learning platform that empowers students of all ages and subjects. It offers user-generated study sets, flashcards, tests, quizzes, and interactive games to enhance learning outcomes. Initially created by a high school student in 2005, Quizlet now serves over 20 million unique visitors monthly, supporting learners from grade school to graduate level.

Newsela

Series B in 2015
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

LearnZillion

Series B in 2015
LearnZillion, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Washington, District of Columbia, founded in 2011. It specializes in providing open and cloud-based curricula to schools, primarily focusing on mathematics and English. The company's platform offers a range of instructional materials, including video lessons and practice problems, which support teachers in delivering effective instruction and tracking student performance. LearnZillion's solutions are designed to cater to the specific needs of students, promoting interactive learning through task-implementation guides. Additionally, the company's services are accessible via a mobile application, enhancing the teaching and learning experience. As of January 2020, LearnZillion operates as a subsidiary of Weld North Education, LLC.

DreamBox Learning

Series B in 2015
DreamBox Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in online mathematics software for elementary and middle school students. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with an additional office in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company provides an intelligent adaptive learning platform designed to align with educational standards in the United States and Canada. Its flagship product, DreamBox Learning, offers a K-8 math curriculum that allows teachers to assign personalized learning paths based on real-time proficiency data. Additionally, the platform includes AssignFocus, which enables educators to create targeted assignments for specific standards, and MyFlexPD, a professional learning solution that assists teachers in tracking student progress and offering tailored support. DreamBox Learning serves a wide range of educational stakeholders, including administrators, math leaders, teachers, and parents, with the goal of enhancing student proficiency in mathematics through a personalized and adaptive learning experience.

Panorama Education

Series A in 2015
Panorama Education, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. Through its research-based surveys, Panorama collects valuable feedback on various aspects of the educational environment, including teacher performance and school climate. The platform generates detailed reports that allow educators and administrators to analyze results across different demographics. Additionally, Panorama offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to enhance the effectiveness of its services. By leveraging stakeholder feedback, the company aims to support professional development and improve student outcomes in schools.

RaiseMe

Seed Round in 2015
RaiseMe is a financial aid information and networking platform focused on improving access to higher education through innovative scholarship opportunities. The company addresses the challenges faced by millions of students in the college admissions process by allowing them to earn "micro-Scholarships" based on their individual achievements throughout high school. This approach enables students to receive financial assistance early, rather than waiting until the end of high school, thereby positively influencing their college ambitions and application decisions. Through partnerships with various universities, RaiseMe has facilitated the distribution of over $2 billion in micro-scholarships, demonstrating its commitment to transforming educational pathways and enhancing the college experience for students.

Newsela

Series A in 2014
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.
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