TeachMe.To
Seed Round in 2024
TeachMe.To is an in-person leisure learning platform that connects individuals seeking to learn various skills with skilled professionals who offer private lessons. The platform allows users to explore lessons across a wide array of subjects, including sports and other recreational activities, tailored to different skill levels, group sizes, and locations. Through its community-driven approach, TeachMe.To facilitates a seamless experience for learners to discover and engage in lessons that align with their interests and goals.
Thinkverse
Seed Round in 2024
Thinkverse, operating as Learnie, Inc., specializes in providing personalized AI-driven math tutoring for K-12 students. Their platform, powered by generative AI, offers scalable, cost-effective one-on-one tutoring to schools, ensuring no student is left behind. The AI tutor assesses students' understanding, identifies misconceptions, provides targeted instructions, and tracks progress. Interested parties can request a product demo by contacting info@thinkverse.co.
Rally Reader
Seed Round in 2024
Founded in 2020, Rally Reader is an AI-powered e-reading platform designed for K-12 students. It distributes, supports, and tracks independent reading, helping children build reading fluency with its smart, AI Reading Coach.
Barnyard Games
Seed Round in 2023
Barnyard Games is a gaming studio specializing in strategic games and simulations. It offers an innovative platform that enables user-generated content using Unreal Engine, fostering fun, social, and collaborative gameplay experiences.
TeachMe.To
Seed Round in 2023
TeachMe.To is an in-person leisure learning platform that connects individuals seeking to learn various skills with skilled professionals who offer private lessons. The platform allows users to explore lessons across a wide array of subjects, including sports and other recreational activities, tailored to different skill levels, group sizes, and locations. Through its community-driven approach, TeachMe.To facilitates a seamless experience for learners to discover and engage in lessons that align with their interests and goals.
BusRight provides a transportation management platform that enhances school bus operations. The system offers routing software, real‑time GPS tracking, and dynamic driver navigation to improve efficiency and safety. Parents can use a bus‑tracking app to monitor their child’s journey, while school districts gain tools to streamline student transportation and manage routes more effectively.
Praxis Labs
Series A in 2023
Praxis Labs designs and delivers diversity and inclusion training solutions that blend research-based curriculum with immersive technology. It develops virtual reality and online learning modules to help employees understand and empathize with implicit bias, using perspective-taking experiences and production-grade materials, and provides data-driven metrics to track learning outcomes. The platform enables organizations to implement bias-reduction programs and measure improvements in inclusion within the workplace.
Pathfinder Health
Seed Round in 2023
Pathfinder Health is a company that focuses on supporting the development of children aged 0-5 through an evidence-based clinical tool. This tool aids in monitoring child development milestones and offers guidance on how caregivers can effectively engage with children at various stages of their growth. By facilitating communication with healthcare professionals, the app promotes earlier diagnoses of developmental concerns. It also provides users with access to a wealth of resources, including evidence-based activities, articles, parenting tips, and local early intervention services. Through its innovative approach, Pathfinder Health empowers parents and caregivers to track their child's progress and identify potential developmental issues promptly.
Thynk develops EEG headset that helps children to improve mental focus and cognitive skills.
HopSkipDrive
Series D in 2022
HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.
Finli develops software that simplifies payments for family-centric businesses. It offers invoicing, tuition collection, enrollment tracking, and payment-related communication tools. Finli serves daycare centers, preschools, afterschool programs, neighborhood businesses, families, and corporations.
Copper Banking
Series A in 2022
Copper Banking is a fintech company focused on providing teens with practical financial education through its app and debit card. It offers real-time account snapshots, in-store/online shopping capabilities via Apple or Google Pay, and exclusive access to financial literacy content curated by experts.
Inspira Futures
Seed Round in 2022
Inspira Futures specializes in providing global MBA admissions consulting. Its team of business school alums, former admissions committee members, and writing experts helps candidates throughout the MBA application process. The company has helped Olympians, entrepreneurs, PE/VC professionals, and other high-achievers get accepted at top schools such as Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton, among others.
Inspira Education
Seed Round in 2022
Inspira Education offers an interactive online platform that connects students with experienced admissions counselors in medical, legal, business, and college admissions fields. Utilizing artificial intelligence algorithms, the platform facilitates matching between students and suitable consultants.
AllHere Education
Series A in 2021
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.
Synthesis
Series A in 2021
Founded in 2020 by Josh Dahn, Synthesis is an online educational platform headquartered in San Mateo, California. It offers enrichment programs for students aged 8 to 14, focusing on collaborative thinking games and game-based curricula to cultivate strategic thinking, teamwork, communication skills, and decision-making abilities.
Mesa Cloud
Seed Round in 2021
Mesa Cloud is a graduation management system founded in 2019 by John Kennedy and based in Austin, Texas. The company has developed a platform that monitors student academic progress, tracking achievements against their graduation journey. This digital safety net provides educational districts with an alternative to manual processes for identifying and addressing issues that may hinder student progress. By offering clear visibility into each student's academic standing and managing their schedules, Mesa Cloud aims to facilitate a more efficient path to graduation.
Mylance
Seed Round in 2021
Mylance is a platform designed to empower independent consultants by streamlining administrative tasks. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools including project generation, community support, and business resources, aiming to reduce the time spent on non-earning activities.
Tract is an online education platform for children that combines a library of unlimited on-demand courses with weekly live events, taught by a community of creators and mentors. It supports student-directed learning by enabling kids to explore topics at their own pace and engage in real-world, project-based lessons. Courses cover a range of interests from technology and game development to writing and sports, helping young learners discover passions, build confidence, and develop 21st-century skills. The company emphasizes the TRICK philosophy - Trust, Respect, Independence, Collaboration, and Kindness - as a framework for learning and collaboration. Tract targets children aged eight and older and aims to foster curiosity, creativity, and global awareness through an engaging, supportive online community.
Next Big Idea Club
Venture Round in 2020
Next Big Idea Club is a subscription-based book club that aims to provide access to transformative ideas while fostering a community for discussion and engagement. The company operates an online media platform that connects readers with high-profile thought leaders, allowing them to explore and discuss impactful concepts. By organizing content around each creator's brand, it serves as a hub for ideas and insights, enabling members to interact not only with each other but also directly with the authors. Through this approach, Next Big Idea Club seeks to inspire personal growth and community development through the power of literature and thought leadership.
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.
Lessonly
Venture Round 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.
Robyn
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Robyn operates a digital platform offering integrative maternal wellness tools, resources, and specialists for women throughout their parental journey. Established in 2019, the company connects aspiring, expecting, and new parents with virtual providers across various service categories, including birth education, nutrition, mental health, doula support, lactation assistance, physical therapy, and more.
Deserve offers mobile-first credit card services, leveraging cloud-native architecture and APIs for personalized experiences. It partners with financial institutions and others to provide credit cards that use machine learning and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, particularly for international students in the U.S.
Verto Education
Seed Round in 2019
Verto Education, Inc. is a higher education institution founded in 2017 and based in Portland, Oregon. It specializes in providing innovative semester travel programs that enable students to earn college credits while studying abroad. The company offers programs in various regions, including Central America, the South Pacific, and Southeast Asia, covering subjects such as environmental science, public health, business, and finance. In addition to its international offerings, Verto provides on-campus programs in countries like Ireland, England, and New Zealand. By partnering with colleges, Verto Education ensures that students receive accredited first-year education, allowing them to achieve their degree goals while also exploring their purpose and direction through experiential learning and travel.
HopSkipDrive
Venture Round in 2019
HopSkipDrive, Inc. is a transportation service provider that specializes in ridesharing for children aged five and older. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, the company offers a platform that allows parents to pre-schedule rides for their children with vetted drivers, ensuring safe and reliable transportation to schools and activities. HopSkipDrive serves a diverse clientele, including families, schools, and government agencies, and has established contracts with over 400 school districts. The company operates in 21 major markets across 12 states, having successfully transported 2 million riders to more than 16,000 schools while covering over 20 million miles. Its focus on child safety and dependable service distinguishes it in the transportation sector.
Juno College of Technology
Seed Round in 2019
Juno College of Technology is a post-graduate coding school based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2012. The institution specializes in providing comprehensive and accelerated training programs for aspiring web developers, focusing on areas such as web development, JavaScript, UX design, and custom theme development. Juno College is particularly adept at transforming non-technical individuals into skilled professionals, equipping them with the necessary technical skills and knowledge to pursue high-earning careers in the tech industry. The school offers a nine-week coding bootcamp that combines practical skills training with personal branding support, including resume and cover letter reviews, to ensure that graduates are well-prepared for successful job placements.
Panorama Education
Venture Round in 2019
Panorama Education, Inc. is a data analytics company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that focuses on K-12 education. Founded in 2012, the company provides a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that enables school districts, charter networks, and state governments to conduct comprehensive surveys of students, parents, teachers, and staff. Through its research-based surveys, Panorama collects valuable feedback on various aspects of the educational environment, including teacher performance and school climate. The platform generates detailed reports that allow educators and administrators to analyze results across different demographics. Additionally, Panorama offers implementation consultation, technical assistance, and training to enhance the effectiveness of its services. By leveraging stakeholder feedback, the company aims to support professional development and improve student outcomes in schools.
EyeLevel.ai
Seed Round in 2019
EyeLevel.ai provides developer tools and an analytics-driven platform to build LLM-powered applications with high data accuracy, helping reduce hallucinations in production. The platform supports chatbot and digital assistant use cases across industries such as customer service, e-commerce, legal tech, health, travel, and education, and enables enterprise-grade retrieval-augmented generation from unstructured documents. It can operate in air-gapped, on-premises environments, allowing organizations to keep data internal while delivering contextual, interactive brand experiences through multiple channels. EyeLevel.ai helps brands connect with customers by delivering relevant messages and services through chat and digital assistants, aiming to replace invasive ads with contextual interactions.
Modbot
Venture Round in 2018
Modbot Inc., established in 2013 and based in San Francisco, specializes in developing a cloud-based robotics platform that democratizes access to advanced automation technology. Their modular system enables hobbyists, academics, students, and professionals to create and customize robots using affordable, reusable components, bridging the gap between low-cost DIY projects and high-end industrial equipment. The platform offers industrial-grade precision and power, fostering innovation across various industries such as manufacturing, education, engineering, and consumer robotics.
Deserve offers mobile-first credit card services, leveraging cloud-native architecture and APIs for personalized experiences. It partners with financial institutions and others to provide credit cards that use machine learning and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, particularly for international students in the U.S.
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.
Kano Computing Limited specializes in developing educational kits and a coding platform aimed at children and young learners. Founded in 2013 and based in London, the company provides a range of do-it-yourself hardware kits that allow users to create games, synthesize music, and animate characters. Its offerings include the Motion Sensor Kit, which uses a USB sensor to translate physical movements into data, enhancing the learning experience. Kano's products are designed to teach users about computers and coding through engaging, hands-on projects, fostering creativity and essential coding skills. The company sells its kits online and also exports its products internationally, making its educational tools accessible to a global audience.
Deserve offers mobile-first credit card services, leveraging cloud-native architecture and APIs for personalized experiences. It partners with financial institutions and others to provide credit cards that use machine learning and alternative data to assess creditworthiness, particularly for international students in the U.S.
Jopwell, Inc. is a career platform founded in 2015 by former Goldman Sachs employees Porter Braswell and Ryan Williams, based in New York. The company focuses on connecting Black, Latino/Hispanic, and Native American professionals and students with a variety of employers across multiple industries, including technology, finance, education, management consulting, and medicine. Jopwell aims to facilitate career advancement at all stages, providing a streamlined pathway for underrepresented candidates to access job opportunities. By partnering with companies seeking to diversify their workforce, Jopwell not only helps fill roles from internships to experienced positions but also fosters a national dialogue about workplace diversity. The company has received recognition for its innovative approach and commitment to leveraging technology to enhance access to career opportunities.
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.
Ready4
Venture Round in 2017
Ready4, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in mobile study applications designed to help students prepare for standardized exams such as the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and MCAT. Founded in 2012, Ready4 aims to transform the educational experience by offering a comprehensive suite of tools that includes admissions consulting, school research, application planning, and scholarship resources accessible through its mobile platform. The company also features a tutor marketplace that connects students with qualified educators, enhancing their learning experience. With over 1 million downloads across more than 195 countries, Ready4 has established itself as a significant player in the educational technology sector, enabling students to be well-prepared for university admissions while also allowing universities to engage with potential candidates globally.
Ready4, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in mobile study applications designed to help students prepare for standardized exams such as the GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT, PSAT, and MCAT. Founded in 2012, Ready4 aims to transform the educational experience by offering a comprehensive suite of tools that includes admissions consulting, school research, application planning, and scholarship resources accessible through its mobile platform. The company also features a tutor marketplace that connects students with qualified educators, enhancing their learning experience. With over 1 million downloads across more than 195 countries, Ready4 has established itself as a significant player in the educational technology sector, enabling students to be well-prepared for university admissions while also allowing universities to engage with potential candidates globally.
Mainstay
Seed Round in 2017
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.
Mainstay
Convertible Note in 2016
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.
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.
Kano specializes in educational technology, offering kits and a coding platform that empowers users, particularly young minds, to create apps, games, and music while developing essential coding skills.
Adyton PBC specializes in designing and developing cloud-based software solutions for reporting, data maintenance, and scheduling. The company offers products such as AKADEMIA, which provides real-time reporting and analytics along with training data recording and management, and Smart Schedule, a software designed for managing training, qualifications, and daily operations. Additionally, Adyton PBC has created the Adyton Operations Kit (AOK), a secure mobile software tailored for mission-critical tasks, particularly suited for defense and emergency response applications. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Adyton PBC serves a diverse range of industries, including defense, heavy industries, law enforcement, and emergency responders.
Giblib is a California-based company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles. It operates an online video community platform that serves as a resource for medical education, akin to a streaming service for surgical knowledge. The platform allows surgeons to share and access a curated collection of surgical videos and medical lectures across various specialties. By indexing surgical procedures and creating educational content, Giblib provides medical students and practitioners with valuable insights into surgical techniques and medical practices from experienced professionals.