hackU
Pre Seed Round in 2021
hackU is an educational content platform focused on delivering accessible training solutions for deskless workers. The company utilizes gamified microlearning capsules, which are sent via instant messaging to facilitate learning on mobile devices. This approach allows users to receive concise and relevant information anytime and anywhere. Additionally, hackU provides clients with a learning dashboard that enables real-time measurement of training outcomes, helping organizations assess the effectiveness and return on investment of their training programs.
BlaBla EdTech
Seed Round in 2021
BlaBla EdTech is an online application that connects native English speakers with learners in Asia, focusing on teaching English through engaging, short video lessons. The platform allows users to create storytelling videos in a format similar to TikTok, making the learning process enjoyable and accessible. By leveraging advanced AI technology, BlaBla enhances the educational experience, ensuring that lessons are both effective and interactive. The app is designed to provide a convenient way for users to share their language skills while helping others improve their English proficiency in a fun manner.
Papumba
Seed Round in 2020
Papumba is a developer and publisher of educational games aimed at infants and preschool children, focusing on cognitive development through interactive mobile applications. The company's vision emphasizes learning through play, encouraging children's imagination with colorful and immersive experiences. Papumba's platform provides a safe and engaging environment for children aged two to seven, featuring curated audiovisual content, visual storytelling, and educational games that promote essential skill development during formative years. The design ensures that children can explore the applications independently, free from disruptive ads and without requiring adult supervision, while also allowing parents to monitor and track their children's progress.
StackFuel
Seed Round in 2020
StackFuel GmbH specializes in online training programs designed to enhance data literacy, data science, and artificial intelligence skills for both individuals and organizations. Founded in 2016 and based in Berlin, the company provides a range of practical courses, including data analyst training in Python, data science encompassing machine learning and big data processing, and specialized programs for managers and business analysts. StackFuel's training is delivered in a flexible, self-paced format through an interactive, cloud-based platform that allows participants to work with real industry data sets. By collaborating with major companies like Telefónica and Daimler, StackFuel aims to support organizations in navigating digital transformation and addressing skill gaps, thereby facilitating workforce development for future roles. The company was previously known as dataX Academy.
We are Digital
Venture Round in 2019
We Are Digital Limited specializes in providing digital skills training and courses aimed at housing tenants across the United Kingdom. Established in 2010 and based in Warwick, the company offers a diverse range of training programs, including home training, intensive group courses, digital champion workshops, and financial inclusion courses. It also focuses on specific audiences through initiatives like younger learners' tech skills training and parent/child tech clubs. We Are Digital serves a wide array of clients, including housing associations, councils, charities, and corporate entities. In 2015, the company expanded its reach by taking over Digital Unite’s tutor network, positioning itself as a leading provider of digital and financial inclusion training with a significant network of centrally managed tutors throughout the UK.
Sincrolab
Equity Crowdfunding in 2018
Sincrolab is a company focused on creating and commercializing technological solutions for neuropsychological rehabilitation, particularly for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. It has developed an artificial intelligence-driven digital prescription platform that utilizes video games delivered via mobile devices to facilitate cognitive recovery and skill development. The platform is designed to provide personalized, standardized, and scientifically validated cognitive stimulation training, enabling health professionals to create tailored rehabilitation plans. Through its innovative approach, Sincrolab aims to enhance the management of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals facing neurodevelopmental challenges.
Potential.ly
Seed Round in 2018
Potential.ly is a leading university skills and career readiness portal that focuses on enhancing employability and personal development for students. The company has developed an innovative psychometric testing application designed to assess and map student qualities. This software aims to transform how colleges manage and connect various aspects of employability services, facilitating a more effective support system for students in their career readiness journey. By providing user-friendly tools, Potential.ly seeks to improve digital skill development, graduate social mobility, and overall professional development within the educational landscape.
JobSkilla
Funding Round in 2018
JobSkilla LTD is an online platform established in 2016 and based in Oldham, United Kingdom. It aims to connect unemployed individuals with funded training providers and advisers, facilitating access to free, locally funded training opportunities. The platform allows users to search and book relevant courses in their area, while also providing a comprehensive management system for training providers. By assisting unemployed skill seekers in acquiring essential skills for work and life, JobSkilla helps them maximize their potential and enhance their chances of securing employment.
Visionable
Series A in 2017
Visionable Ltd is a company that specializes in designing and developing a video conferencing platform primarily for the healthcare sector. Its services include video meetings, telemedicine, medical education, and diagnostic reviews, aimed at improving patient outcomes and addressing the challenges of fragmented health systems. In addition to healthcare, Visionable also provides solutions for the education sector, offering tools for classroom training and smart board integration. The platform extends to enterprises, facilitating visual workstations and organization-wide meetings. Founded in 2015 and based in Westminster, United Kingdom, Visionable seeks to enhance collaboration by breaking down barriers between people and technology, enabling real-time communication and data sharing across various industries.
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.
Highbrow
Venture Round in 2016
Highbrow Limited is a London-based company that operates a subscription-based platform offering a curated selection of educational videos for children. Founded in 2014, the platform provides content across various categories, including English, humanities, mathematics, music, performing arts, science, and visual arts. Highbrow's goal is to nurture and develop children's skills by allowing them to safely explore topics they are passionate about through engaging video content. The company's use of AI for content creation enhances its ability to deliver relevant and captivating educational materials to a global audience.
Viaedu
Venture Round in 2016
Viaedu is an internet company based in El Salvador, Argentina, established in 2015. It operates an online platform designed to assist individuals in selecting vocational courses and institutions. The platform analyzes users' interests, skills, and preferences through tailored tests, offering personalized recommendations that simplify the decision-making process for students after high school. By providing comprehensive information about various careers, educational institutions, and available modalities, Viaedu aims to empower users to make informed choices regarding their educational and career paths.
Tarefa
Venture Round in 2016
Tarefa is an academic support platform focused on enhancing math learning in Latin America. It connects students who struggle with math problems to professional teachers who can assist them within minutes, available 24/7 in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. With over 5,000 users and more than 1,000 customers across 11 countries, Tarefa has facilitated the resolution of over 18,000 math questions. The platform operates on a subscription basis, allowing students to post challenging queries for online assistance. Recently, Tarefa expanded its services to Brazil and plans to launch mobile applications for Android and iOS, further enhancing accessibility for students seeking help.
myABCKit
Seed Round in 2016
myABCKit is a language learning platform designed for children aged 3 to 7. It offers a play-based approach to literacy and language learning, using engaging games to teach reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar. The platform allows teachers to personalize content based on students' interests, supporting learning in multiple languages. It also employs learning analytics to track each child's progress and adapt lessons to their individual pace.
Skore is a cloud-based omnichannel learning platform designed for organizations prioritizing intellectual capital as a core element of their strategy. It provides a flexible solution that allows teams to create customized learning experiences tailored to their unique culture and workflows. Unlike traditional learning management systems, Skore enables users to fully brand a mobile app for remote workers and seamlessly integrate with platforms like Slack and email, ensuring content accessibility for all levels of engagement. The platform offers personalized content recommendations and supports collaboration through interactive features such as comments and notifications. With a library of 30 specialized modules, users can further enhance their learning environment by integrating additional plugins or developing custom solutions to meet specific needs.
Sincrolab
Venture Round in 2015
Sincrolab is a company focused on creating and commercializing technological solutions for neuropsychological rehabilitation, particularly for patients with neurodevelopmental disorders. It has developed an artificial intelligence-driven digital prescription platform that utilizes video games delivered via mobile devices to facilitate cognitive recovery and skill development. The platform is designed to provide personalized, standardized, and scientifically validated cognitive stimulation training, enabling health professionals to create tailored rehabilitation plans. Through its innovative approach, Sincrolab aims to enhance the management of cognitive rehabilitation for individuals facing neurodevelopmental challenges.
meetnlearn
Seed Round in 2015
meet´n´learn is an online education marketplace that connects students and tutors the easy way. They are creating a global platform that will help students and tutors all around the world to get together and enjoy the process of becoming smarter and knowing more.
BrightSpark
Seed Round in 2015
BrightSpark embraces technology to deliver the benefit of one-to-one numeracy support to classrooms across the UK.
CursosTotales
Convertible Note in 2015
CursosTotales is an online platform based in Peru that connects students with educational institutions. It serves as a lead generation partner for the higher education sector, generating high-quality, segmented leads for its clients. The platform offers a comprehensive directory of university, graduate, and postgraduate study opportunities, as well as seminars and shorter educational formats. Users can easily search and compare various programs, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions about their education. CursosTotales facilitates communication between students and institutions through both automated systems and human support via a call center, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
CENTURY Tech
Seed Round in 2015
CENTURY Tech is an innovative artificial intelligence teaching and learning platform established in 2015, designed for educational institutions such as schools, colleges, and universities. The platform leverages AI, machine learning, and deep learning, along with principles from neuroscience and learning science, to deliver a personalized educational experience that adjusts to the unique needs of each student. This approach not only enhances student engagement and learning outcomes but also equips educators with real-time insights and data to improve their teaching effectiveness. By creating adaptable learning pathways, CENTURY Tech supports evidence-based teaching, ensuring that learners receive high-quality education tailored to their individual progress and requirements.
CursosTotales
Convertible Note in 2015
CursosTotales is an online platform based in Peru that connects students with educational institutions. It serves as a lead generation partner for the higher education sector, generating high-quality, segmented leads for its clients. The platform offers a comprehensive directory of university, graduate, and postgraduate study opportunities, as well as seminars and shorter educational formats. Users can easily search and compare various programs, enhancing their ability to make informed decisions about their education. CursosTotales facilitates communication between students and institutions through both automated systems and human support via a call center, ensuring a user-friendly experience.
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.
Cursa.me
Seed Round in 2014
Cúrsame social channels created specifically for online learning by providing tools to improve interaction in the teaching-learning process. The web platform merges social networking with and learning management systems to help create and share academic material in an easy, collaborative and transparent manner.
SchoolControl
Grant in 2014
SchoolControl is a cloud-based platform that facilitates communication between school authorities, parents, and students. It provides a centralized portal where parents can access vital information about their children's education, including grades, announcements, calendars, tasks, homework, and details regarding their academic and emotional performance. This accessibility allows parents to stay informed about their children's educational journey from any location and on various devices, such as laptops and smartphones. By streamlining the flow of information, SchoolControl enhances the engagement of parents in their children's schooling and fosters a collaborative environment among educators, students, and families.
Hubbub
Equity Crowdfunding in 2014
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, operates as a crowdfunding platform specifically tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. The company offers a white-label solution that allows these organizations to showcase their projects to a wide audience while facilitating donations from individual sponsors in exchange for small rewards, such as merchandise or project-related items. In addition to its crowdfunding hub, Hubbub provides consulting and advisory services to help clients effectively engage donors and optimize their fundraising efforts. This comprehensive approach enables educational and non-profit entities to raise funds efficiently, enhancing their ability to achieve their goals and support their initiatives.
Infantium
Convertible Note in 2014
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.
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.
Poliglota
Seed Round in 2014
Poliglota, founded in 2012, is an innovative language learning platform that transforms traditional education by facilitating collaborative learning in informal settings, such as coffee shops, rather than conventional classrooms. The company organizes small social groups led by expert teachers, employing a methodology that emphasizes social interaction and practical activities to enhance language acquisition. Poliglota offers classes in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese, and aims to foster a community-oriented approach to learning. Recognized for its contributions to educational innovation, Poliglota has received accolades such as the Avonni award and has been identified by the IDB as a leading disruptive educational innovation in Latin America. With over $2 million in language plan sales, Poliglota continues to expand its unique model while promoting effective and engaging language learning experiences.
Tonguesten Limited is a London-based company founded in 2007 that focuses on enhancing language learning through interactive entertainment. The company offers Tongues10 (T10), a platform that transforms out-of-class activities into a gamified learning experience. Users can create personalized textbooks filled with examples, exercises, quizzes, and tests to improve their vocabulary and language skills. Tonguesten employs Artificial Intelligence to align video subtitles and music lyrics with educational frameworks for English language teaching. The company's innovative approach leverages popular culture, including football, music, and films, to engage students and facilitate effective language acquisition.
meetnlearn
Convertible Note in 2014
meet´n´learn is an online education marketplace that connects students and tutors the easy way. They are creating a global platform that will help students and tutors all around the world to get together and enjoy the process of becoming smarter and knowing more.
Kindery is a developer of mobile applications focused on enhancing children's education through interactive storytelling. The company's offerings provide trans-media experiences that engage young children, stimulating language development, curiosity, and memory. By creating an environment where children can play and craft their own stories, Kindery empowers parents to educate their children in an enjoyable and positive manner. Through these applications, Kindery aims to foster a love for learning and storytelling in early childhood.
Professores de Plantão
Grant in 2014
Professores de Plantão operates a virtual tutoring platform designed to connect students with private tutors across Brazil for immediate academic assistance. The platform facilitates online classes using integrated audio, chat, and whiteboard tools, allowing students to receive personalized help in various subjects, including Portuguese, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Unlike traditional tutoring services, Professores de Plantão enables students to purchase lessons in flexible increments of time without the need for advance scheduling, making it particularly convenient for urgent queries or last-minute exam preparations. The company boasts a team of trained educators who are ready to assist students from basic to higher education, ensuring that they can effectively address their questions and enhance their understanding of the material.
In Red Mapache we develop education apps that help children improve their reading comprehension skills. Our intelligent algorithm recognizes when kids are making mistakes. This allow us to suggest exercises that are tailored to improve their weaknesses. Every time you buy the premium version of one of our apps we will donate one in your name.
Touch of Classic
Grant in 2014
Touch of Classic is a Madrid-based startup founded in 2013 that focuses on creating interactive applications designed for children. The company specializes in developing smartphone and tablet apps that present classic stories, music, and artworks in an engaging and educational format. By combining multimedia elements with traditional content, Touch of Classic aims to foster a love for cultural heritage and history among young users. The applications not only entertain but also provide children with valuable learning experiences, ensuring that classic literature and art are accessible and enjoyable for the next generation. The company operates within Wayra, an accelerator program by Telefonica, which supports its mission to blend education and entertainment effectively.
Kindery
Convertible Note in 2014
Kindery is a developer of mobile applications focused on enhancing children's education through interactive storytelling. The company's offerings provide trans-media experiences that engage young children, stimulating language development, curiosity, and memory. By creating an environment where children can play and craft their own stories, Kindery empowers parents to educate their children in an enjoyable and positive manner. Through these applications, Kindery aims to foster a love for learning and storytelling in early childhood.
Construct Education
Convertible Note in 2014
Construct Education operates an online platform designed to enhance digital learning experiences for various organizations, including those in higher education, government, and not-for-profit sectors. The company specializes in providing program enablement solutions that allow partners to monetize both existing and new educational offerings, including short and full programs. With regional offices in Boston, Cape Town, London, and Salt Lake City, Construct Education serves learners in over 165 countries. The platform features a customizable learning environment, responsive design, and mobile applications, facilitating integration with existing systems. This approach empowers organizations to establish themselves as learning entities, thereby enhancing their competitiveness in today's market.
Applyed
Convertible Note in 2014
Applyed is a company that specializes in digital solutions for the education sector. It offers a data analytics platform that assists schools, colleges, and universities in managing admissions processes more efficiently. The platform provides valuable insights into potential students, enabling educational institutions to make informed decisions. Additionally, Applyed serves parents by offering a user-friendly platform to help them find the most suitable educational opportunities for their children. Through its innovative software and analytics capabilities, Applyed aims to streamline admissions and enhance the overall educational experience for both institutions and families.
Pocket Explorers
Convertible Note in 2014
Pocket Explorers is an interactive platform designed to inspire children to engage with the outdoors by combining their love of gaming with outdoor exploration. The app offers a variety of trails, missions, and skill-building activities that can be filtered by location, category, and season. Children are guided on their adventures by characters Flint and Fern, encouraging them to become the 'Ultimate Explorer.' By leveraging technology, Pocket Explorers promotes healthier, more active lifestyles and fosters a deeper connection with the surrounding environment, making outdoor activities both educational and entertaining for young users.
Professores de Plantão
Grant in 2014
Professores de Plantão operates a virtual tutoring platform designed to connect students with private tutors across Brazil for immediate academic assistance. The platform facilitates online classes using integrated audio, chat, and whiteboard tools, allowing students to receive personalized help in various subjects, including Portuguese, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Unlike traditional tutoring services, Professores de Plantão enables students to purchase lessons in flexible increments of time without the need for advance scheduling, making it particularly convenient for urgent queries or last-minute exam preparations. The company boasts a team of trained educators who are ready to assist students from basic to higher education, ensuring that they can effectively address their questions and enhance their understanding of the material.
Akdemia
Seed Round in 2014
Akdemia is a Venezuelan company that operates an online platform dedicated to school search, management, and promotion. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for various stakeholders in the educational community, including parents, teachers, students, and administrators. The platform facilitates the management of assessments, communications, scheduling, and billing, while also offering graphical reports on academic performance and financial matters. Designed to be adaptable to diverse educational standards, Akdemia aims to enhance engagement within the school environment. As the Latin American market experiences growth in broadband access and mobile device usage, Akdemia is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. The company's vision extends beyond managing school operations; it seeks to become the leading platform for third-party educational services and content distribution, ultimately serving millions of families across the region.
Seesearch
Seed Round in 2014
Seesearch, based in Ireland, offers an innovative online search and discovery tool tailored for library customers. This platform allows users to conduct a single search across various resources, presenting results in an interactive visual display. By personalizing search outcomes according to individual interests and subject areas, Seesearch minimizes irrelevant information and enhances the overall user experience. The tool is designed for accessibility, enabling users to find information on books, articles, and multimedia files seamlessly from both library and home environments. Ultimately, Seesearch aims to significantly reduce search time while increasing access to relevant content.
Gotcha Ninjas
Grant in 2014
Their mission is to create a positive learning environment through the use of technology and gamification to improve engagement and increase teaching time. School should be fun – for teachers and children. A lot of the time it’s not – resource issues and old fashioned systems take the good out of it. Gotcha Ninjas changes all that. Gotcha Ninjas is a cloud based social learning platform. They enhance education by creating a continuous constructive feedback loop. They broaden the reach and transparency of the classroom to parents and principals. They enable a positive and personalised educational journey. Gotcha Ninjas was born from the frustration of teacher and behavioural specialist Tony Riley. Over 25 years of experience working in various primary schools in New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Tony envisioned making use of the technology that exists your classroom today, to make going to school more fun, and to make it easy to share what's happening in the classroom with home.
Team-Match
Seed Round in 2014
Team-Match provides scientifically validated, flexible and easy-to-use tools that support team-based learning and help students acquire teamwork skills.
Third Space Learning
Angel Round in 2014
Third Space Learning is an online education platform that focuses on providing one-to-one tutoring services to school children. The company recruits and trains a global community of teachers from emerging markets, aiming to make quality education accessible to underserved populations. By integrating digital resources and assessments with personalized tuition, Third Space Learning targets specific student needs based on subject, age, or curriculum. The platform's intelligent tutor training programs are designed to ensure high performance and scalability. With the tutoring industry valued at $200 billion, Third Space Learning seeks to address the needs of the majority who lack access to quality educational resources, aligning its social mission with a significant market opportunity.
Infantium
Seed Round in 2014
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, operates as a crowdfunding platform specifically tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. The company offers a white-label solution that allows these organizations to showcase their projects to a wide audience while facilitating donations from individual sponsors in exchange for small rewards, such as merchandise or project-related items. In addition to its crowdfunding hub, Hubbub provides consulting and advisory services to help clients effectively engage donors and optimize their fundraising efforts. This comprehensive approach enables educational and non-profit entities to raise funds efficiently, enhancing their ability to achieve their goals and support their initiatives.
Video.Bot
Seed Round in 2013
Video.Bot, developed by OvermediaCast, specializes in creating interactive and personalized video-based bots that facilitate educational and informational engagements. The platform is designed to explain complex subjects through one-on-one conversations, utilizing rich visuals and a playful approach to enhance user interaction. By leveraging real user data, Video.Bot tailors storytelling to individual experiences, making it particularly effective for educational institutions, online learning platforms, and businesses. It serves various functions, including delivering welcome messages, elucidating benefits or bills, and promoting products or services. This innovative solution aims to simplify the understanding of intricate topics while improving customer engagement and experience. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, OvermediaCast has gained recognition as a leading startup in Latin America.
PleIQ is a Chilean start-up focused on developing innovative educational solutions that blend physical toys with digital experiences through Augmented Reality. Its products aim to enhance learning for preschoolers by creating interactive and adaptive experiences that cater to multiple intelligences. The company has received several accolades for its contributions to the ed-tech sector, including recognition as the Global Best Ed-Tech Solution during the COVID-19 pandemic and Best EdTech Innovation in Latin America. PleIQ's approach emphasizes fostering curiosity and engagement in young learners, allowing them to explore and learn in a dynamic way.
SchoolControl
Seed Round in 2013
SchoolControl is a cloud-based platform that facilitates communication between school authorities, parents, and students. It provides a centralized portal where parents can access vital information about their children's education, including grades, announcements, calendars, tasks, homework, and details regarding their academic and emotional performance. This accessibility allows parents to stay informed about their children's educational journey from any location and on various devices, such as laptops and smartphones. By streamlining the flow of information, SchoolControl enhances the engagement of parents in their children's schooling and fosters a collaborative environment among educators, students, and families.
Cleverlize
Seed Round in 2013
Cleverlize is an online authoring platform that enables users to create customized learning applications suitable for various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartboards. The platform offers five types of micro-interactions or modules: articles, tests, flashcards, RSS repositories, and custom activities. Users can enhance their content by incorporating images, videos, audio files, tables, and text into these modules. The platform also allows for the pre-visualization of changes, facilitating an efficient content creation process. By providing multiple interaction formats, Cleverlize supports the circulation and engagement of learning materials across different digital environments.
Seesearch
Seed Round in 2013
Seesearch, based in Ireland, offers an innovative online search and discovery tool tailored for library customers. This platform allows users to conduct a single search across various resources, presenting results in an interactive visual display. By personalizing search outcomes according to individual interests and subject areas, Seesearch minimizes irrelevant information and enhances the overall user experience. The tool is designed for accessibility, enabling users to find information on books, articles, and multimedia files seamlessly from both library and home environments. Ultimately, Seesearch aims to significantly reduce search time while increasing access to relevant content.
BrightSpark
Seed Round in 2013
BrightSpark embraces technology to deliver the benefit of one-to-one numeracy support to classrooms across the UK.
Gotcha Ninjas
Seed Round in 2013
Their mission is to create a positive learning environment through the use of technology and gamification to improve engagement and increase teaching time. School should be fun – for teachers and children. A lot of the time it’s not – resource issues and old fashioned systems take the good out of it. Gotcha Ninjas changes all that. Gotcha Ninjas is a cloud based social learning platform. They enhance education by creating a continuous constructive feedback loop. They broaden the reach and transparency of the classroom to parents and principals. They enable a positive and personalised educational journey. Gotcha Ninjas was born from the frustration of teacher and behavioural specialist Tony Riley. Over 25 years of experience working in various primary schools in New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland. Tony envisioned making use of the technology that exists your classroom today, to make going to school more fun, and to make it easy to share what's happening in the classroom with home.
Acamica
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Acamica is an online microlearning platform founded in 2012 and based in Argentina. The company focuses on digital education, helping individuals develop skills that align with various career opportunities. Its platform emphasizes practical, hands-on learning through real-world projects, enabling users to gain relevant experience. Additionally, Acamica engages in collaborative agreements aimed at fostering connections between companies and emerging talent, thereby enhancing the employability of its users.
In Red Mapache we develop education apps that help children improve their reading comprehension skills. Our intelligent algorithm recognizes when kids are making mistakes. This allow us to suggest exercises that are tailored to improve their weaknesses. Every time you buy the premium version of one of our apps we will donate one in your name.
Lernstift
Seed Round in 2013
The first pen that vibrates when you make a mistake! Lernstift is packed with sophisticated tech that recognizes all writing movements and lets you know when you’ve made a mistake – with an unmistakable vibration. You can choose between two functions: Calligraphy Mode – pointing out flaws of form and legibility. Orthography Mode – detecting orthographic and grammatical mistakes. When learning to write, feedback is essential; the sooner we get it the faster we learn. Lernstift’s subtle, yet unmistakable vibrating sound, lets us know instantly and through sensor technology when a mistake has been made. This makes Lernstift a unique and effective pedagogical tool that makes learning a fun thing to do. Error detection is only beginning of Lernstift’s history. Future versions will have various other features – e.g. a dynamic pressure sensor, a networking module to connect with PCs and other devices as well as an open platform for app development.
Touch of Classic
Grant in 2013
Touch of Classic is a Madrid-based startup founded in 2013 that focuses on creating interactive applications designed for children. The company specializes in developing smartphone and tablet apps that present classic stories, music, and artworks in an engaging and educational format. By combining multimedia elements with traditional content, Touch of Classic aims to foster a love for cultural heritage and history among young users. The applications not only entertain but also provide children with valuable learning experiences, ensuring that classic literature and art are accessible and enjoyable for the next generation. The company operates within Wayra, an accelerator program by Telefonica, which supports its mission to blend education and entertainment effectively.
Improving education is everyone's problem and contribute to this is our mission, this page will find important information regarding education and technology, because the first step towards progress is information and why we are here. 're developing a To also help us achieve this goal. Kiwi is a collaborative platform that consists of games and activities, developed based on scientific research, which allow children to use the computer, mobile and Kinect to develop their cognitive skills while having fun. Kiwi also enables communication between parents, teachers and people concerned about child development, to give track progress and achieve better results.
ThoughtBox Limited, established in 2011 and based in Dublin, Ireland, is an educational software company focused on enhancing learning in math and science through game-based experiences. Its flagship product, Numerosity: Play with Math!, is an iPad application designed for children aged 7 to 10. The application transforms math into an engaging game where users can interact with numbers and mathematical operations, allowing them to experiment, make mistakes, and learn critically as they progress through various levels. ThoughtBox aims to provide innovative learning experiences that encourage exploration and mastery of important academic subjects.
EadBox is an educational platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that enables education entrepreneurs to create and sell online courses to a wide audience. As a subsidiary of Edools Tecnologias Educacionais LTDA since June 2019, EadBox provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that allows authors to develop and market their courses on personalized websites. The platform features tools for content security, professional certification management, and live streaming, enhancing the educational experience for both instructors and students. EadBox also offers comprehensive support services, including a customer success manager for each new client and guidance on best practices for course creation and digital marketing strategies. Additionally, the platform employs lead generation tactics, such as affiliate marketing and digital marketing support, to help customers reach larger audiences and increase sales.
Professores de Plantão
Seed Round in 2013
Professores de Plantão operates a virtual tutoring platform designed to connect students with private tutors across Brazil for immediate academic assistance. The platform facilitates online classes using integrated audio, chat, and whiteboard tools, allowing students to receive personalized help in various subjects, including Portuguese, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Unlike traditional tutoring services, Professores de Plantão enables students to purchase lessons in flexible increments of time without the need for advance scheduling, making it particularly convenient for urgent queries or last-minute exam preparations. The company boasts a team of trained educators who are ready to assist students from basic to higher education, ensuring that they can effectively address their questions and enhance their understanding of the material.
Touch of Classic
Convertible Note in 2013
Touch of Classic is a Madrid-based startup founded in 2013 that focuses on creating interactive applications designed for children. The company specializes in developing smartphone and tablet apps that present classic stories, music, and artworks in an engaging and educational format. By combining multimedia elements with traditional content, Touch of Classic aims to foster a love for cultural heritage and history among young users. The applications not only entertain but also provide children with valuable learning experiences, ensuring that classic literature and art are accessible and enjoyable for the next generation. The company operates within Wayra, an accelerator program by Telefonica, which supports its mission to blend education and entertainment effectively.
Educabilia
Seed Round in 2013
Educabilia is the learning community with the best courses of Latin America. Is the meeting point for those who teach and the ones who want to learn. Join us at http://educabilia.com
JollyDeck
Seed Round in 2013
JollyDeck Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in e-learning and performance management solutions. Established in 2013, it offers an innovative platform designed to simplify training operations and enhance user experience. JollyDeck's software enables organizations to create and deliver effective e-learning experiences while providing real-time analytics to monitor key performance indicators related to learning. The platform supports various functionalities, including compliance training, onboarding, and performance management, and is utilized by prominent brands such as Harrods, Vodafone, Kingfisher, and Thomson Reuters. JollyDeck's solutions are available in 14 languages and cater to diverse sectors including telecommunications, customer service, utilities, retail, and the public sector, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
Touch of Classic
Seed Round in 2013
Touch of Classic is a Madrid-based startup founded in 2013 that focuses on creating interactive applications designed for children. The company specializes in developing smartphone and tablet apps that present classic stories, music, and artworks in an engaging and educational format. By combining multimedia elements with traditional content, Touch of Classic aims to foster a love for cultural heritage and history among young users. The applications not only entertain but also provide children with valuable learning experiences, ensuring that classic literature and art are accessible and enjoyable for the next generation. The company operates within Wayra, an accelerator program by Telefonica, which supports its mission to blend education and entertainment effectively.
In Red Mapache we develop education apps that help children improve their reading comprehension skills. Our intelligent algorithm recognizes when kids are making mistakes. This allow us to suggest exercises that are tailored to improve their weaknesses. Every time you buy the premium version of one of our apps we will donate one in your name.
Hubbub, formerly known as Sponsorcraft, operates as a crowdfunding platform specifically tailored for educational and non-profit organizations. The company offers a white-label solution that allows these organizations to showcase their projects to a wide audience while facilitating donations from individual sponsors in exchange for small rewards, such as merchandise or project-related items. In addition to its crowdfunding hub, Hubbub provides consulting and advisory services to help clients effectively engage donors and optimize their fundraising efforts. This comprehensive approach enables educational and non-profit entities to raise funds efficiently, enhancing their ability to achieve their goals and support their initiatives.
Poliglota, founded in 2012, is an innovative language learning platform that transforms traditional education by facilitating collaborative learning in informal settings, such as coffee shops, rather than conventional classrooms. The company organizes small social groups led by expert teachers, employing a methodology that emphasizes social interaction and practical activities to enhance language acquisition. Poliglota offers classes in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese, and aims to foster a community-oriented approach to learning. Recognized for its contributions to educational innovation, Poliglota has received accolades such as the Avonni award and has been identified by the IDB as a leading disruptive educational innovation in Latin America. With over $2 million in language plan sales, Poliglota continues to expand its unique model while promoting effective and engaging language learning experiences.
Cleverlize
Seed Round in 2013
Cleverlize is an online authoring platform that enables users to create customized learning applications suitable for various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smartboards. The platform offers five types of micro-interactions or modules: articles, tests, flashcards, RSS repositories, and custom activities. Users can enhance their content by incorporating images, videos, audio files, tables, and text into these modules. The platform also allows for the pre-visualization of changes, facilitating an efficient content creation process. By providing multiple interaction formats, Cleverlize supports the circulation and engagement of learning materials across different digital environments.
Educabilia is the learning community with the best courses of Latin America. Is the meeting point for those who teach and the ones who want to learn. Join us at http://educabilia.com
uPlanner
Seed Round in 2012
uPlanner is an international technology solutions company dedicated to enhancing higher education through data-driven innovations. By leveraging concepts from data science, including big data and artificial intelligence, uPlanner aims to optimize educational systems and improve student outcomes. The company focuses on three primary product lines: Planning, Assessment, and Student Success. These solutions enable educational institutions to forecast course demand, plan efficiently, and assess student performance, including predicting dropout probabilities with high accuracy. uPlanner facilitates the transition from outdated systems to modern analytical tools, helping institutions replace manual processes with advanced machine learning algorithms that derive insights from raw data. This shift not only streamlines operations but also empowers institutions to make informed decisions, ultimately improving the quality of education and preparing students for future challenges.
Infantium
Seed Round in 2012
Infantium is a mobile app that offers cognitive personalized learning and brain-inspired computing for children. Infantium is builds smart tutors with application in education, using brain science, machine learning, and AI.
Cursa.me
Seed Round in 2012
Cúrsame social channels created specifically for online learning by providing tools to improve interaction in the teaching-learning process. The web platform merges social networking with and learning management systems to help create and share academic material in an easy, collaborative and transparent manner.
ThoughtBox
Seed Round in 2012
ThoughtBox Limited, established in 2011 and based in Dublin, Ireland, is an educational software company focused on enhancing learning in math and science through game-based experiences. Its flagship product, Numerosity: Play with Math!, is an iPad application designed for children aged 7 to 10. The application transforms math into an engaging game where users can interact with numbers and mathematical operations, allowing them to experiment, make mistakes, and learn critically as they progress through various levels. ThoughtBox aims to provide innovative learning experiences that encourage exploration and mastery of important academic subjects.
Akdemia
Seed Round in 2012
Akdemia is a Venezuelan company that operates an online platform dedicated to school search, management, and promotion. It provides a comprehensive suite of tools for various stakeholders in the educational community, including parents, teachers, students, and administrators. The platform facilitates the management of assessments, communications, scheduling, and billing, while also offering graphical reports on academic performance and financial matters. Designed to be adaptable to diverse educational standards, Akdemia aims to enhance engagement within the school environment. As the Latin American market experiences growth in broadband access and mobile device usage, Akdemia is well-positioned to capitalize on these trends. The company's vision extends beyond managing school operations; it seeks to become the leading platform for third-party educational services and content distribution, ultimately serving millions of families across the region.
Educabilia
Seed Round in 2012
Educabilia is the learning community with the best courses of Latin America. Is the meeting point for those who teach and the ones who want to learn. Join us at http://educabilia.com
Poliglota
Seed Round in 2012
Poliglota, founded in 2012, is an innovative language learning platform that transforms traditional education by facilitating collaborative learning in informal settings, such as coffee shops, rather than conventional classrooms. The company organizes small social groups led by expert teachers, employing a methodology that emphasizes social interaction and practical activities to enhance language acquisition. Poliglota offers classes in multiple languages, including English, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese, and aims to foster a community-oriented approach to learning. Recognized for its contributions to educational innovation, Poliglota has received accolades such as the Avonni award and has been identified by the IDB as a leading disruptive educational innovation in Latin America. With over $2 million in language plan sales, Poliglota continues to expand its unique model while promoting effective and engaging language learning experiences.
Red Mapache
Seed Round in 2012
In Red Mapache we develop education apps that help children improve their reading comprehension skills. Our intelligent algorithm recognizes when kids are making mistakes. This allow us to suggest exercises that are tailored to improve their weaknesses. Every time you buy the premium version of one of our apps we will donate one in your name.
uPlanner is an international technology solutions company dedicated to enhancing higher education through data-driven innovations. By leveraging concepts from data science, including big data and artificial intelligence, uPlanner aims to optimize educational systems and improve student outcomes. The company focuses on three primary product lines: Planning, Assessment, and Student Success. These solutions enable educational institutions to forecast course demand, plan efficiently, and assess student performance, including predicting dropout probabilities with high accuracy. uPlanner facilitates the transition from outdated systems to modern analytical tools, helping institutions replace manual processes with advanced machine learning algorithms that derive insights from raw data. This shift not only streamlines operations but also empowers institutions to make informed decisions, ultimately improving the quality of education and preparing students for future challenges.
SchoolControl
Seed Round in 2012
SchoolControl is a cloud-based platform that facilitates communication between school authorities, parents, and students. It provides a centralized portal where parents can access vital information about their children's education, including grades, announcements, calendars, tasks, homework, and details regarding their academic and emotional performance. This accessibility allows parents to stay informed about their children's educational journey from any location and on various devices, such as laptops and smartphones. By streamlining the flow of information, SchoolControl enhances the engagement of parents in their children's schooling and fosters a collaborative environment among educators, students, and families.
EadBox
Angel Round in 2012
EadBox is an educational platform based in Curitiba, Brazil, that enables education entrepreneurs to create and sell online courses to a wide audience. As a subsidiary of Edools Tecnologias Educacionais LTDA since June 2019, EadBox provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that allows authors to develop and market their courses on personalized websites. The platform features tools for content security, professional certification management, and live streaming, enhancing the educational experience for both instructors and students. EadBox also offers comprehensive support services, including a customer success manager for each new client and guidance on best practices for course creation and digital marketing strategies. Additionally, the platform employs lead generation tactics, such as affiliate marketing and digital marketing support, to help customers reach larger audiences and increase sales.
Professores de Plantão
Seed Round in 2012
Professores de Plantão operates a virtual tutoring platform designed to connect students with private tutors across Brazil for immediate academic assistance. The platform facilitates online classes using integrated audio, chat, and whiteboard tools, allowing students to receive personalized help in various subjects, including Portuguese, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Unlike traditional tutoring services, Professores de Plantão enables students to purchase lessons in flexible increments of time without the need for advance scheduling, making it particularly convenient for urgent queries or last-minute exam preparations. The company boasts a team of trained educators who are ready to assist students from basic to higher education, ensuring that they can effectively address their questions and enhance their understanding of the material.
Cursa.me
Seed Round in 2011
Cúrsame social channels created specifically for online learning by providing tools to improve interaction in the teaching-learning process. The web platform merges social networking with and learning management systems to help create and share academic material in an easy, collaborative and transparent manner.