LearnStart

LearnStart, established in 2017, is a venture capital firm based in New York, with an additional office in San Mateo, California. The company specializes in investing in early-stage education technology companies, providing seed funding to support their growth and development globally.

Don Burton

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Past deals in Child Care

Millie

Series A in 2025
Millie is a maternity clinic designed to enhance the healthcare experience for expectant and new mothers. Founded by individuals with personal and professional backgrounds in maternal care, Millie focuses on improving clinical outcomes while offering a seamless healthcare journey. The clinic provides a range of services, including remote health monitoring, home postpartum visits, and personalized parenthood support through a dedicated application. Additionally, Millie offers one-to-one doula coaching, ensuring mothers receive comprehensive care, expert guidance, and emotional support during and after pregnancy.

YaizY

Seed Round in 2022
YaizY is an online education company that offers credit-bearing courses in digital professions such as computer science, animation, game design, and digital marketing to middle and high-school students. Its platform provides real-world project-based learning, live online teaching, and industry-recognized certificates. Founded in 2020 by a global team of experts, YaizY aims to be a trusted online learning platform inspiring students to turn their passions into professions. It has been recognized as an innovator in the field, including being named an ASU/GSV Elite 200 edtech startup.

Novakid

Series B in 2021
NovaKid Inc. is an online English school based in San Francisco, California, specializing in teaching English as a Second Language to children aged 4 to 12. Since its inception in 2017, the company has delivered over 14 million English lessons, utilizing a methodology centered on full language immersion through engaging games and activities. NovaKid offers both one-to-one and group lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers, providing children with personalized attention and collaborative learning experiences. The platform aims to complement traditional school learning by creating a safe environment for real-life English speaking practice, essential for future academic and career success. Recognized for its innovative approach, NovaKid has received multiple awards, including the Best Digital Language Learning Product of the Year in 2023 and a place on the Inc 5000 list. The company aspires to build a global community of young English learners, fostering meaningful connections across different cultures.

YaizY

Seed Round in 2021
YaizY is an online education company that offers credit-bearing courses in digital professions such as computer science, animation, game design, and digital marketing to middle and high-school students. Its platform provides real-world project-based learning, live online teaching, and industry-recognized certificates. Founded in 2020 by a global team of experts, YaizY aims to be a trusted online learning platform inspiring students to turn their passions into professions. It has been recognized as an innovator in the field, including being named an ASU/GSV Elite 200 edtech startup.

Brave Care

Series A in 2021
Brave Care, Inc. specializes in urgent pediatric health care services, treating a wide range of conditions, including allergies, asthma, cough, ear pain, eye issues, fever, minor fractures, and rashes. The company also offers pediatric-specific laboratory services, on-site x-ray, and light sedation for certain procedures. Founded in 2019 and based in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care operates clinics exclusively designed for children in Oregon and Texas. In addition to in-person care, the BraveCare.com website and mobile app provide nationwide pediatric advice to assist parents in supporting their children's health and development.

Novakid

Series A in 2020
NovaKid Inc. is an online English school based in San Francisco, California, specializing in teaching English as a Second Language to children aged 4 to 12. Since its inception in 2017, the company has delivered over 14 million English lessons, utilizing a methodology centered on full language immersion through engaging games and activities. NovaKid offers both one-to-one and group lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers, providing children with personalized attention and collaborative learning experiences. The platform aims to complement traditional school learning by creating a safe environment for real-life English speaking practice, essential for future academic and career success. Recognized for its innovative approach, NovaKid has received multiple awards, including the Best Digital Language Learning Product of the Year in 2023 and a place on the Inc 5000 list. The company aspires to build a global community of young English learners, fostering meaningful connections across different cultures.
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