Rethink Food, a venture capital firm, invests in early-stage companies that leverage technology to digitize and decarbonize the food system. It focuses on six verticals: AgTech & Precision Farming, Ingredient Technology, Sustainable Distribution, Packaging Technology, Food As Medicine, and No/Low Waste Tech. The firm seeks to support female-led companies and those with women in C-level roles, aligning with its mission to promote gender diversity and create social impact. Rethink Food invests $2 million to $10 million in late Seed to Series C rounds, targeting companies with $500,000 to $15 million in annual recurring revenue.
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Hiveclass
Seed Round in 2025
Hiveclass is a developer of a digital content mobile platform focused on transforming youth sports training and physical education. The company provides a variety of original, athlete-led training videos across multiple sports and fitness activities, such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, dance, and self-defense. This platform encourages children to engage in physical activities, promoting play, running, and jumping while facilitating connections with other athletes. Through its content, Hiveclass aims to help young sports enthusiasts learn new techniques, master tricks, and enjoy their athletic pursuits.
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.
Aanaab
Venture Round in 2024
Aanaab operates an online education platform focused on enhancing the skills and competencies of teachers and educators through accessible learning resources. The platform offers a range of online courses in Arabic, covering areas such as self-development, educational strategies, and teaching techniques. By providing a combination of reading materials, lectures, and personalized one-on-one sessions with professionals, Aanaab aims to support educators in their professional growth. This initiative not only empowers individual teachers but also expands the reach of their knowledge and expertise within the educational community.
MagicSchool
Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagicSchool is a technology company that specializes in providing artificial intelligence-driven tools to support educators. Its comprehensive platform offers over 60 AI tools designed to assist teachers in various aspects of their profession, including lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation, and communication. By generating original, tailored educational content, feedback, and recommendations, MagicSchool aims to enhance educators' productivity and effectiveness.
Campus
Series A in 2023
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Ignite! Reading
Venture Round in 2023
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.
Eduvanz
Series B in 2022
Eduvanz is a fintech Non-banking Finance Company for students seeking financial assistance. Its platform collaborates with various educational institutes to offer unsecured loan products that can be availed through a quick and easy online process that pr pupils and academic aspirants with transparent and secure financial assistance to make education universally accessible.
Cinematic Health
Series A in 2022
Cinematic Health Education focuses on enhancing the training of allied health professionals by utilizing a cinematic approach to develop effective training and certification programs. The company addresses the essential soft skills required for patients in caregiving roles, such as nursing assistants and home health aides. Its cloud-based training curricula are designed to be adaptable to certification requirements across all American states, allowing healthcare staff to improve resident care. By providing digital training solutions, Cinematic Health aims to assist home health agencies in effectively training and retaining qualified personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.
CareAcademy
Series B in 2022
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
Vivvi
Series B in 2022
Vivvi, Inc. is a provider of employer-sponsored child care services based in New York, New York. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in offering early learning programs for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Vivvi aims to support working parents by delivering child care solutions that foster a lifelong love of learning while addressing the scheduling, financial, and informational needs of families. Additionally, the company provides employers with tools to enhance recruitment, retention, and productivity by making high-quality child care accessible and affordable.
Lynx Educate
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate is a provider of career development solutions that focuses on enhancing workforce skills through education. The company connects employees with accredited and certified educational programs tailored for adult learners, thereby facilitating their professional advancement. By offering comprehensive services to employers, Lynx Educate enables human resources teams to optimize their training budgets, turning them into investments that promote employee retention, engagement, and internal mobility. This approach not only helps workers reach their next career milestones but also improves overall efficiency within organizations.
EveryDay Labs
Series A in 2021
EveryDay Labs, Inc. is focused on improving student outcomes by addressing chronic absenteeism through a unique combination of behavioral science, data science, and family engagement. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a toolkit that equips educators with insights, research, and strategies to effectively collaborate with families. This approach aims to ensure that every student has equitable opportunities to learn. By providing attendance intervention reports, EveryDay Labs enables schools and parents to monitor student attendance records, ultimately empowering educators to enhance support systems across districts.
Crehana
Series B in 2021
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
Amira Learning
Series B in 2021
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.
Prendea
Seed Round in 2021
Prendea offers live afterschool classes to Spanish-speaking kids ages 4 to 15. For a fixed monthly price, kids can choose as many classes as they like from our large selection that ranges from TikTok choreography to astronomy.
Edge Pathways
Seed Round in 2021
Edge Pathways operates an online learning platform that connects high schools, universities, and employers to enhance educational experiences for students. The platform focuses on project-based learning, providing on-demand tutoring and real-world projects. It also features an Edge Fellowship program that offers industry-aligned learning opportunities, particularly for aspiring engineers. By bridging the gap in science and engineering skills, Edge Pathways enables students to acquire applicable skills while reducing traditional first-year education costs.
Candidly
Series A in 2021
Candidly is an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform. It offers individuals and families through every step of the planning, borrowing, and repayment experience.
Acadeum
Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.
Voxy EnGen
Series A in 2021
Voxy EnGen is a career-focused, virtual English language education training platform for organizations and employers working with immigrants and refugees.
GetSetUp
Venture Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Sora Schools
Seed Round in 2020
Sora Schools, Inc. operates as an online private middle and high school based in Smyrna, Georgia, and was founded in 2018. The institution offers a project-based learning approach that allows students to engage deeply with subjects of interest, fostering hands-on experience and portfolio development. Students have the flexibility to choose what they study and how they demonstrate their knowledge, promoting a personalized educational experience. Sora provides various programs, including career mentorship, counseling services, and preparation for college. Its curriculum is accredited by Cognia and WASC, and it is also approved by the NCAA, ensuring a recognized educational standard that supports students in their academic and career aspirations.
CareAcademy
Series A in 2020
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
Lessonly
Series C in 2020
Lessonly is an enterprise educational platform that offers online education and training services tailored for organizations. Its software is designed to help companies create and manage step-by-step lessons, which can be assigned to employees for effective onboarding and ongoing training. By enabling teams to capture, measure, search, and update training content, Lessonly enhances the learning experience and improves employee performance. The platform aims to streamline the training process, making it easier for organizations to equip their workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge.
GetSetUp
Pre Seed Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Acadeum
Series A in 2020
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.
GetSetUp
Angel Round in 2020
GetSetUp, Inc. is an online platform that connects seniors with peers to provide private and group lessons on essential digital skills and tools. Founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, the platform offers a variety of classes focused on e-commerce, personal marketing, website creation, and essential technology, as well as topics related to government services, health, and wellness. GetSetUp aims to enrich the lives of older adults by promoting independence and social connection through engaging learning experiences. The courses are delivered by passionate instructors, and they cover both technical skills and enrichment topics, enabling seniors to acquire new skills and engage with their communities.
Adjacent Academies
Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies specializes in providing educational programs tailored for students from non-science backgrounds, particularly focusing on liberal arts graduates. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company partners with universities to offer a range of courses designed to enhance technical skills and facilitate career opportunities in the evolving technological landscape. Its curriculum includes comprehensive and credit-bearing courses, as well as coding and project development training. In addition to academic instruction, Adjacent Academies supports students by providing meals, materials, and housing, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience that prepares them to thrive in the tech industry.
Knowledge to Practice
Venture Round in 2020
Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.
Campus
Seed Round in 2019
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.
Stellic
Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. operates an integrated planning and advising platform designed to assist students in navigating their academic journeys effectively. The platform features tools such as a Degree Planner, which includes course search, prerequisite checks, and semester scheduling, along with a Degree Audit that tracks academic progress by calculating completed and remaining requirements. Additionally, the Advisor Tool helps academic advisors identify at-risk students early, while Data Reports provide university administrators with insights into course demand and student performance. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates frustrated with existing degree planning tools, Stellic aims to enhance the educational experience by offering user-friendly, data-driven solutions tailored for both students and institutions. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with a presence in Palo Alto, California.
Kenzie Academy
Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.
Amira Learning
Series A in 2019
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.
SV Academy
Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.
Upswing International
Venture Round in 2019
Upswing International, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing an online collaboration platform for academic support to schools. The company's core offerings include AdviseUp, MentorUp, and TutorUp, which facilitate student-advisor, student-mentor, and student-tutor interactions respectively. Additionally, Upswing provides comprehensive analytics and a virtual learning center to college administrators. By integrating various student support operations into a single, user-friendly platform, Upswing aims to enhance student retention and success.
Empowered Education
Series A in 2019
Empowered Education, LLC is an online educational platform established in 2015 and based in Boise, Idaho. The company specializes in training health coaches and wellness practitioners, offering a range of online training programs, consulting services, and live events. Its curriculum focuses on a new healthcare paradigm, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to work directly with clients and collaborate with medical professionals in functional medicine. By emphasizing the identification of the root causes of illness, Empowered Education aims to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and empower practitioners in their roles.
Entangled Group
Series B in 2019
Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.
Candidly
Series A in 2019
Candidly is an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform. It offers individuals and families through every step of the planning, borrowing, and repayment experience.
Civitas Learning
Private Equity Round in 2019
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.
Crehana
Series A in 2019
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
Hone
Seed Round in 2019
Hone Group Inc., established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in live online leadership and management training. It offers a development platform that empowers organizations to enhance their employees' soft skills, including communication, team building, and conflict management. Hone's platform facilitates expert-led small group training, peer learning, and continuous reinforcement, while also providing data-driven insights to measure and improve training impact.
Cinematic Health
Venture Round in 2019
Cinematic Health Education focuses on enhancing the training of allied health professionals by utilizing a cinematic approach to develop effective training and certification programs. The company addresses the essential soft skills required for patients in caregiving roles, such as nursing assistants and home health aides. Its cloud-based training curricula are designed to be adaptable to certification requirements across all American states, allowing healthcare staff to improve resident care. By providing digital training solutions, Cinematic Health aims to assist home health agencies in effectively training and retaining qualified personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.
Wonderschool
Series A in 2018
Wonderschool is an educational platform founded in 2016 in California, designed to facilitate the establishment of home-based infant and toddler programs and preschools. The company collaborates with experienced educators and childcare providers, offering support with licensing, program setup, and marketing to help them start their own childcare services. Wonderschool's comprehensive software platform enables educators to manage their students, parents, and educational programs efficiently from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and process payments. Committed to enhancing access to high-quality care and learning environments, Wonderschool promotes the early development of cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills in children as young as six months.
Edmit
Seed Round in 2018
Edmit is an educational technology company focused on enhancing transparency in higher education costs and value. The platform offers personalized data concerning scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt. By providing this comprehensive information, Edmit helps college-bound students and their families assess the overall costs and affordability of various colleges, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their educational investments.
Guild
Series C in 2018
Guild's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and careers. It offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model.
Kenzie Academy
Seed Round in 2018
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.
Wonda VR
Seed Round in 2018
Wonda VR specializes in developing mobile and desktop applications that enable creators and brands to share 360° photos and videos in virtual reality across various platforms. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris, with an additional office in New York, the company offers features such as one-click upload, adaptive streaming, and tools for staging, previewing, and sharing content. Users can easily upload their VR experiences to the cloud and distribute them via URL or QR code, facilitating collaboration with teams and clients. Wonda VR also provides a white label app export package, allowing for customized branding. With its flagship product, Wonda VR Spaces, the company aims to enhance immersive learning and discovery experiences, having already garnered the support of over 10,000 creators, educators, and communicators from prominent organizations like eBay, Cisco, NYU, and Harvard University.
Trilogy Education Services
Series B in 2018
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. is a workforce accelerator that collaborates with universities to provide skills-based training programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand careers in the digital economy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Florida, Tempe, Arizona, and London, United Kingdom, the company specializes in areas such as web development, data analytics, and visualization. Trilogy's platform combines a market-driven curriculum, career services, and partnerships with employers to ensure that graduates possess the technical skills and confidence necessary for success. The company addresses regional hiring needs by designing programs tailored to local job markets, thereby helping students transition into roles in software engineering, data architecture, and beyond. To date, thousands of working adults have completed Trilogy-powered programs, which are endorsed by over 1,500 employers, including both startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Mentor Collective
Venture Round in 2018
Mentor Collective is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in providing platforms for universities to implement and manage mentoring programs. It offers a comprehensive range of services including program design, mentorship operations, a content library, and assessment and analytics to enhance student engagement and success. By connecting students with relevant near-peer mentors, Mentor Collective aims to improve retention rates and overall student experiences. The organization partners with over 120 universities, including notable institutions such as Princeton and UC Davis, to ensure that all students have access to mentorship opportunities. The company has received recognition for its impact in the education sector, including placements in the Inc. 5000 list and accolades from Forbes and BostInno.
Allovue
Series A in 2018
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.
Ellevation
Series B in 2018
Ellevation, LLC is a software development company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in educational technology for English language learners (ELL). It offers a web-based platform designed to support educators in managing and enhancing the educational experience for multilingual students. The Ellevation program organizes essential student data, facilitates critical monitoring and reporting processes, and aids in instructional planning. Additionally, it provides research-based instructional practices and activities to assist teachers in effectively teaching English learners. The company's offerings include Ellevation Math, which helps students access grade-level math content. Ellevation serves a diverse range of clients, including public school districts, EL coordinators, specialists, teachers, principals, and students throughout the United States. Established in 2006, the company was previously known as ESL Innovations, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
Wonderschool
Venture Round in 2018
Wonderschool is an educational platform founded in 2016 in California, designed to facilitate the establishment of home-based infant and toddler programs and preschools. The company collaborates with experienced educators and childcare providers, offering support with licensing, program setup, and marketing to help them start their own childcare services. Wonderschool's comprehensive software platform enables educators to manage their students, parents, and educational programs efficiently from a single dashboard. Additionally, Wonderschool features a marketplace where parents can search for programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and process payments. Committed to enhancing access to high-quality care and learning environments, Wonderschool promotes the early development of cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills in children as young as six months.
Correlation One
Venture Round in 2018
Correlation One, Inc. is a technology company focused on talent solutions for data science and engineering. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, it offers a training and assessment platform tailored for industry professionals. The company promotes data literacy through global competitions and rigorous assessments, aiming to address the growing demand for skilled data scientists. Its platform includes features such as custom talent auditions and neural network-based algorithms for automating resume scoring. Correlation One also fosters an expert community of over 250,000 data scientists and maintains partnerships with more than 500 universities across various regions, including the United States, China, the UK, Canada, Ireland, and Latin America. The solutions provided enable organizations to effectively identify and qualify candidates in digital fields like data science, AI, and machine learning.
Cinematic Health
Seed Round in 2018
Cinematic Health Education focuses on enhancing the training of allied health professionals by utilizing a cinematic approach to develop effective training and certification programs. The company addresses the essential soft skills required for patients in caregiving roles, such as nursing assistants and home health aides. Its cloud-based training curricula are designed to be adaptable to certification requirements across all American states, allowing healthcare staff to improve resident care. By providing digital training solutions, Cinematic Health aims to assist home health agencies in effectively training and retaining qualified personnel, ultimately enhancing the quality of care delivered to patients.
3DBear
Seed Round in 2017
3DBear is a developer of a gamified learning application that allows children to engage with 3D printing in an accessible and imaginative way. The platform enables users to explore various virtual worlds and create 3D models while learning about subjects such as history, natural sciences, and mathematics. It features an architect game-learning module that includes lesson plans designed to stimulate students' creativity and critical thinking. Through this interactive experience, children can redesign their physical surroundings, create art objects, and develop games, effectively bridging the gap between education and play.
Upswing International
Venture Round in 2017
Upswing International, Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, specializes in providing an online collaboration platform for academic support to schools. The company's core offerings include AdviseUp, MentorUp, and TutorUp, which facilitate student-advisor, student-mentor, and student-tutor interactions respectively. Additionally, Upswing provides comprehensive analytics and a virtual learning center to college administrators. By integrating various student support operations into a single, user-friendly platform, Upswing aims to enhance student retention and success.
Sixup
Convertible Note in 2017
Sixup is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that focuses on providing scalable financing and support to high-achieving, low-income students seeking higher education. The company operates an online lending platform that offers responsible and affordable loans with minimal paperwork, making it easier for these students to access financial resources. Sixup's innovative approach combines community, finance, and technology to create a new asset class called Future-Prime, which encompasses around 7 million students and represents a significant annual funding volume. With $14 million in equity financing and an additional $41 million in lending and grant capital from various investors, including major financial institutions and foundations, Sixup has established partnerships with numerous advocacy and community organizations. These collaborations enhance its mission to support underserved students in their educational pursuits while operating as a consumer lender across 18 states.
Kenzie Academy
Seed Round in 2017
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.
Edmit
Seed Round in 2017
Edmit is an educational technology company focused on enhancing transparency in higher education costs and value. The platform offers personalized data concerning scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt. By providing this comprehensive information, Edmit helps college-bound students and their families assess the overall costs and affordability of various colleges, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their educational investments.
Lessonly
Series B in 2017
Lessonly is an enterprise educational platform that offers online education and training services tailored for organizations. Its software is designed to help companies create and manage step-by-step lessons, which can be assigned to employees for effective onboarding and ongoing training. By enabling teams to capture, measure, search, and update training content, Lessonly enhances the learning experience and improves employee performance. The platform aims to streamline the training process, making it easier for organizations to equip their workforce with the necessary skills and knowledge.
KiraKira3D
Seed Round in 2017
KiraKira3D is a pioneering mobile application focused on 3D modeling, aimed at transforming how girls engage with engineering. The platform offers online classes that teach 3D printing, providing a unique learning experience by combining virtual instruction with tangible rewards in the form of 3D printed objects. KiraKira3D fosters an online community dedicated to learning, creating, and sharing, while equipping users with essential engineering skills and concepts. The lessons cover a range of transferable skills relevant to various STEM fields, including architecture, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and industrial design, thereby broadening the educational opportunities for young learners interested in these disciplines.
Cognitive ToyBox
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing early childhood education by creating evidence-based games and applications that assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company develops mobile solutions for both Android and iOS platforms. Its technology combines observational methods with game-based learning, allowing educators to collect real-time data on children's cognitive skills and progress. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are well-prepared for the challenges of kindergarten through innovative assessment tools and engaging educational experiences.
Localized
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Localized, Inc. operates a platform that connects aspiring professionals with industry experts for knowledge sharing and mentorship. Founded in 2017 and based in Washington, D.C., the company focuses on early-stage talent recruitment in growth markets, catering to universities and talent hubs across the Middle East, North Africa, India, China, and the United States. Through its services, companies can access virtual career fairs and year-round recruitment opportunities, while students and alumni benefit from guidance and insights from industry professionals. The platform emphasizes personalized mentorship and group learning, allowing diaspora professionals to mentor and teach in their native languages. Localized aims to bridge the gap between emerging talent and industry opportunities in a global and online context.
Student Opportunity Center
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Student Opportunity Center, Inc. operates a web-based platform that facilitates connections between universities and their students regarding relevant events, publications, and scholarship opportunities. The company offers several key products, including S.O.C. Connect, which links honors and undergraduate research offices with students; S.O.C. Enterprise, which connects students to experiential learning opportunities within their institution's network; and ScholarBridge, a resource that helps students engage with faculty involved in undergraduate research. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the organization aims to centralize and assess students' experiential learning, thereby preparing them for career success after graduation. By providing these services, Student Opportunity Center enables universities to make informed, data-driven decisions to enhance their experiential education offerings.
MissionU
Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.
Crehana
Seed Round in 2017
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, dedicated to serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, the platform offers over 500 courses spanning various fields, including design, coding, digital marketing, illustration, photography, and audiovisuals. Its mission is to facilitate professional growth through affordable, project-based learning, addressing the skills gap in the region. By providing a diverse range of programs aimed at both individuals and companies, Crehana seeks to empower users to enhance their skill sets and achieve their professional aspirations in an evolving job market.
SV Academy
Venture Round in 2017
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.
CareAcademy
Seed Round in 2017
CareAcademy is an online training provider dedicated to empowering senior care professionals through specialized education. Its platform offers a range of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, meal preparation, dementia care, fall prevention, and safe transfers. With over 250,000 direct care workers utilizing its services, CareAcademy aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ultimately improving the quality of care for older adults. The company also features an advanced reporting, training, and compliance management dashboard, providing a comprehensive and scalable training solution that helps transform home care businesses into industry leaders.
Abl Schools
Series A in 2017
Abl is building a new kind of school operations software that helps school leaders better manage their time and resources. Their mission is to transform education by helping schools create flexible, transparent, and collaborative learning environments.
Clark
Seed Round in 2017
Clark, Inc. operates an online platform designed for independent educators and tutors, providing a virtual assistant that manages daily activities through SMS, email, and a mobile application. The platform facilitates connections between tutors, students, and parents, allowing for efficient communication and progress reporting. Additionally, Clark offers various support services for tutors, including scheduling sessions and ensuring timely payments. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company aims to streamline operations for individual tutors and larger tutoring agencies, enabling them to focus on teaching rather than administrative tasks. As of September 2019, Clark, Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Noodle Education, Inc.
Vidcode
Seed Round in 2017
Vidcode is an award-winning software that teaches students computer programming through their favorite hobby: video-making. Project-oriented lessons allow students to create memes, video filters, interactive games, virtual reality and beyond with real programming languages. Vidcode offers full semester coding courses that prepare students for AP CS. Voted Best Learning Site 2015 by Common Sense Media
Trilogy Education Services
Series A in 2017
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. is a workforce accelerator that collaborates with universities to provide skills-based training programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand careers in the digital economy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Florida, Tempe, Arizona, and London, United Kingdom, the company specializes in areas such as web development, data analytics, and visualization. Trilogy's platform combines a market-driven curriculum, career services, and partnerships with employers to ensure that graduates possess the technical skills and confidence necessary for success. The company addresses regional hiring needs by designing programs tailored to local job markets, thereby helping students transition into roles in software engineering, data architecture, and beyond. To date, thousands of working adults have completed Trilogy-powered programs, which are endorsed by over 1,500 employers, including both startups and Fortune 500 companies.
Voxy
Series C in 2017
Voxy, Inc. is a language learning platform specializing in personalized English instruction for speakers of other languages. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, Voxy creates custom curricula tailored to individual interests, routines, goals, and learning styles, utilizing a fully integrated web and mobile platform. The company’s approach combines real-time adaptive technology with personalized live instruction, allowing learners to engage with content relevant to current events, pop culture, and sports. Voxy serves a diverse clientele, including corporations, educational institutions, and governments across more than 50 countries. Additionally, it offers a suite of analytics and reporting tools called Command Center, which provides insights into English learning programs for HR executives. Voxy has been recognized by prominent media outlets for its innovative methods and has been used by millions of learners globally.
Knowledge to Practice
Series A in 2017
Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.
MissionU
Seed Round in 2016
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.
Vidcode
Seed Round in 2016
Vidcode is an award-winning software that teaches students computer programming through their favorite hobby: video-making. Project-oriented lessons allow students to create memes, video filters, interactive games, virtual reality and beyond with real programming languages. Vidcode offers full semester coding courses that prepare students for AP CS. Voted Best Learning Site 2015 by Common Sense Media
Degreed
Series B in 2016
Degreed, Inc. is a lifelong learning platform that enables individuals and organizations to track, discover, and recognize learning and skill development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Salt Lake City, New York, and Leiden, the Netherlands, Degreed provides tools for companies to build skills within their teams. The platform allows employees to create skill profiles and connect to a wide range of learning resources, including courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and expert insights. Additionally, Degreed offers solutions like Degreed Career Mobility, which helps HR leaders and managers adapt to changing market demands by matching employees with in-demand skills to relevant projects, assignments, and job opportunities. This comprehensive approach promotes career mobility and facilitates continuous learning within organizations.
EVERFI
Series C in 2016
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.
Flocabulary
Convertible Note in 2016
Flocabulary, Inc. is a web-based learning program that utilizes educational hip-hop music to engage students and enhance their academic achievement. Founded in 2004 and based in Brooklyn, New York, Flocabulary offers a comprehensive suite of resources across various subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and vocabulary. The program is designed for all grades and is implemented in over 60,000 schools, providing standards-based videos, instructional activities, and formative assessments. These resources aim to develop core literacy skills and supplement traditional instruction, enabling students to master academic content while fostering creativity and engagement in their learning process. Flocabulary operates as a subsidiary of Nearpod Inc.
Sixup
Seed Round in 2016
Sixup is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that focuses on providing scalable financing and support to high-achieving, low-income students seeking higher education. The company operates an online lending platform that offers responsible and affordable loans with minimal paperwork, making it easier for these students to access financial resources. Sixup's innovative approach combines community, finance, and technology to create a new asset class called Future-Prime, which encompasses around 7 million students and represents a significant annual funding volume. With $14 million in equity financing and an additional $41 million in lending and grant capital from various investors, including major financial institutions and foundations, Sixup has established partnerships with numerous advocacy and community organizations. These collaborations enhance its mission to support underserved students in their educational pursuits while operating as a consumer lender across 18 states.
Degreed
Series B in 2016
Degreed, Inc. is a lifelong learning platform that enables individuals and organizations to track, discover, and recognize learning and skill development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Salt Lake City, New York, and Leiden, the Netherlands, Degreed provides tools for companies to build skills within their teams. The platform allows employees to create skill profiles and connect to a wide range of learning resources, including courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and expert insights. Additionally, Degreed offers solutions like Degreed Career Mobility, which helps HR leaders and managers adapt to changing market demands by matching employees with in-demand skills to relevant projects, assignments, and job opportunities. This comprehensive approach promotes career mobility and facilitates continuous learning within organizations.
Course Report
Venture Round in 2016
Course Report is an education service that specializes in helping individuals search for and discover coding boot camps. The platform offers a curated list of boot camps, providing comprehensive data points and user reviews to assist prospective students in making informed decisions. Covering areas such as web development, design, and data science, Course Report also offers insights into emerging trends within the coding education sector, enabling users to identify programs that align with their needs and career goals.
Allovue
Series A in 2015
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.
Civitas Learning
Series D in 2015
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.
BrightBytes
Series C in 2015
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.
Noodle
Venture Round in 2015
Noodle is a U.S.-based organization focused on enhancing the educational experience through innovative online and hybrid programs while also improving traditional classroom models. Founded in 2010 by John Katzman, the company connects students with universities, programs, and resources by providing unbiased data and real-world insights. Noodle collaborates with higher education institutions to develop and implement certificate and degree programs, offering services in marketing, student recruitment, curriculum design, and engagement, as well as support and placement for graduates. By fostering a network of universities, education leaders, and students, Noodle aims to enhance student-faculty engagement and lower educational costs, making higher education more accessible and effective.
NoRedInk
Series A in 2015
NoRedInk is a web-based learning platform focused on enhancing the writing and grammar skills of students in grades 4-12. It offers engaging, adaptive exercises that are tailored to individual interests, such as sports teams and pop culture, which helps make the learning experience more relatable and enjoyable. The platform identifies grammatical errors in students' writing, provides tailored tutorials, and offers follow-up exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it delivers actionable performance data to teachers and administrators, enabling them to assess each student's strengths and weaknesses effectively. With its usage in over half of the school districts in the United States, NoRedInk aims to unlock every student’s writing potential through a modern approach to writing education.
Civitas Learning
Series C in 2015
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.
Ace Learning Company
Series A in 2014
Ace Learning supports teaching and learning in higher education with intelligent analytics that helps faculty and institutions select the best content for each learner. Through its curation and management platform, Ace Learning helps align institutional investments with course-level learning objectives to improve transparency and reduce redundancy. Ace Learning brings faculty insights and student preferences to the forefront of institutional decision-making, creating an environment that priorities value.
BEGiN
Series B in 2014
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.
BEGiN
Series B in 2014
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.
RethinkFirst
Series C in 2014
RethinkFirst is a company dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations by providing comprehensive behavioral health tools and support. Founded in 2008, RethinkFirst initially focused on scalable autism treatment training and caregiver support for underserved populations. Over the years, it expanded its offerings to include a full suite of special needs and behavior management solutions for the K-12 education sector, as well as employer and provider solutions for the broader autism and developmental disability community. Recognizing the widespread need for behavioral health support, RethinkFirst evolved its mission to address challenges faced by individuals with various behavioral health issues, including anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. The company now serves over 2,000 customers worldwide, including clinicians, educators, and employers, by offering cloud-based software platforms and evidence-based protocols that create supportive communities and help individuals reach their fullest potential. RethinkFirst's commitment to transforming the behavioral health landscape is evident in its goal to remove barriers to access and empower individuals with the necessary tools for healthier, happier lives.
BrightBytes
Series B in 2014
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.
General Assembly
Series C in 2014
General Assembly is an education and career transformation company founded in 2011 and headquartered in New York, United States. It specializes in providing training in in-demand skills through full-time immersive programs designed to empower individuals in their pursuit of fulfilling careers. General Assembly offers a range of educational programming and support services, fostering a collaborative community where professionals can enhance their skills and connect with employment opportunities, particularly in technology. The company aims to facilitate career transitions and equip individuals with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in the modern workforce.
Bridge International Academies
Series A in 2014
Bridge International Academies operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. Founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, the organization offers services that align with national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education at no cost to students, fostering opportunities for a brighter future for those in underserved communities.
2U
Series D in 2013
2U, Inc. is an education technology company headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, operating in various countries including the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008, 2U specializes in providing a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that enables nonprofit colleges and universities to offer online degree programs and alternative credentials, such as short courses for working professionals. The company operates in two segments: the Graduate Program Segment, which focuses on full graduate degrees, and the Short Course Segment, aimed at skill enhancement for career advancement. 2U partners with educational institutions to deliver comprehensive support services, including enrollment, student support, and course development. Its technology platform facilitates a blend of live classes, engaging course content, and practical learning experiences, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for students across the globe.
BEGiN
Series A in 2013
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.
Ellevation
Series A in 2013
Ellevation, LLC is a software development company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in educational technology for English language learners (ELL). It offers a web-based platform designed to support educators in managing and enhancing the educational experience for multilingual students. The Ellevation program organizes essential student data, facilitates critical monitoring and reporting processes, and aids in instructional planning. Additionally, it provides research-based instructional practices and activities to assist teachers in effectively teaching English learners. The company's offerings include Ellevation Math, which helps students access grade-level math content. Ellevation serves a diverse range of clients, including public school districts, EL coordinators, specialists, teachers, principals, and students throughout the United States. Established in 2006, the company was previously known as ESL Innovations, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.
BrightBytes
Series A in 2013
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.
Engrade
Series B in 2013
Engrade, established in 2003 by a high school student seeking improved communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. It connects educators, parents, and students through web-based classroom tools that facilitate the management of classes and provide real-time access to grades and information. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade supports users throughout the educational process, from curriculum planning to assessments, enhancing the overall learning experience. The platform's development has been driven by user feedback, making it a valuable resource for managing educational interactions and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders in the learning cycle.
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