The EdTech Fund

Pi-Top is an innovative ed-tech company dedicated to enhancing access to coding, robotics, and artificial intelligence through project-based learning. Its mission is to inspire a generation of makers by equipping young people with essential hard skills in STEAM fields—such as coding and circuitry—as well as valuable soft skills like communication and problem-solving. Pi-Top offers an award-winning ecosystem of hardware and software that is utilized in homes, maker spaces, and schools worldwide, facilitating a blend of physical computing with STEAM education. The company's programmable computing devices allow middle school students to design and build their own laptops, providing an engaging and hands-on approach to learning. Through this unique platform, educators and students can explore their creativity by designing, coding, and making projects that align with their interests.

LiquidText is a New York-based company that specializes in active reading software designed to enhance document interaction for knowledge workers and students. Founded in 2012, LiquidText's innovative platform allows users to manipulate documents using multi-touch input, enabling them to compare different sections, create annotations, and establish relationships between various parts of a text. The software provides a flexible environment for reading and research, facilitating a more dynamic approach to content engagement and navigation. By focusing on the needs of its users, LiquidText aims to improve the overall reading and comprehension experience.

Unbound Concepts, Inc. is a technology company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in developing solutions for educators, librarians, and curriculum buyers in the K-12 market. Founded in 2011, the company offers a platform called Artifact Access, which utilizes a proprietary taxonomy to tag publishers' content, identifying key topics, themes, educational characteristics, and teaching standards. This innovative approach enhances the discovery of books and serves as both a pre-reading tool and a post-reading strategy for students. Additionally, through tools like BookLeveler, Unbound Concepts aims to create a comprehensive collection of accurately leveled digital books and content, fostering effective communication between educators and content creators. As of June 2017, Unbound Concepts operates as a subsidiary of Certica Solutions, Inc.

TeachBoost, LLC operates a cloud-based performance management platform tailored for K-12 schools and educators. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the platform facilitates ongoing evaluation and feedback, fostering dialogue between teachers and administrators to enhance professional development and improve student outcomes. It provides solutions that promote collaboration among educators, creating a supportive environment for sharing best practices and collective growth. As a subsidiary of Schoolbinder, Inc., TeachBoost aims to drive meaningful interactions that lead to sustainable improvements in teaching and learning.

Citelighter is a web-based academic research tool designed to streamline the research and paper writing process for users. It enables individuals to efficiently find and capture unique facts from the internet while automatically generating citations. The platform offers features that assist in creating project outlines and aggregating personalized content, making it easier for users to organize their research. Additionally, Citelighter indexes captured facts and provides recommendations through its fact-recommendation system. By leveraging a community of students, Citelighter enhances the search for valuable content and offers an organizational framework for writing, ultimately helping users produce higher quality papers in less time.