Brighteye Ventures

Brighteye Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm specializing in education technology investments at seed and Series A stages. It backs startups across North America, Europe, and the Middle East, focusing on companies that combine technology with learning, entertainment and creativity to expand human potential. The firm provides early-stage support to help portfolio companies refine products, form partnerships, and scale across geographies. Brighteye emphasizes backing entrepreneurs who use technology and industry knowledge to build competitive businesses with global leadership potential.

Hannes Aichmayr

Associate

David Guérin

Principal

Alex Spiro Latsis

Partner

Isabella Vahdati

Associate

Benoit Wirz

Partner

Past deals in Education

La Solive

Series A in 2024
La Solive specializes in professional training services focused on energy renovation and sustainable practices. They offer courses covering various aspects of ecological transition, including insulation techniques, window replacement, efficient heating systems, and other concrete professions aimed at reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental protection.

Sdui

Series B in 2024
Founded in Koblenz, Germany in 2018, Sdui is a leading European education technology company. It provides innovative solutions for communication and digitalisation in schools and preschools, including intelligent functions like chat, translation tools, cloud storage, and AI lesson planners. The platform aims to connect teachers, parents, and students while reducing administrative burden, allowing educational institutions to focus on quality teaching.

Zen Educate

Series B in 2024
Founded in 2017, Zen Educate operates an online platform that connects supply teachers with schools. It offers automated booking, compliance checks, and real-time availability updates for substitute teachers and support staff, helping educational institutions manage temporary staffing needs efficiently.

Ucademy

Seed Round in 2023
Ucademy is an educational platform that provides personalized learning services through a range of private educational programs. The company employs qualified teachers to conduct various workshops, utilizing digital content such as videos and interactive simulations to enhance the learning experience. This approach makes education more contextual, visual, and practical, allowing students to access diverse courses and online materials. Ucademy aims to empower individuals by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to strengthen their capabilities and achieve their goals at a more affordable cost.

Sdui

Series A in 2023
Founded in Koblenz, Germany in 2018, Sdui is a leading European education technology company. It provides innovative solutions for communication and digitalisation in schools and preschools, including intelligent functions like chat, translation tools, cloud storage, and AI lesson planners. The platform aims to connect teachers, parents, and students while reducing administrative burden, allowing educational institutions to focus on quality teaching.

Ribbon Education

Seed Round in 2022
Ribbon Education, founded in 2021 in Brooklyn, New York by Joe Burgess and Lisa Jiang, is a developer of a teacher-student relationship management platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience. The platform focuses on helping teachers better understand their students and improve student outcomes while reducing administrative burdens. By scaling support for online programs, Ribbon Education enables educational institutions to make online learning more affordable and effective for adult learners. The company's mission is to improve the quality of education for all students and enhance teachers' professional lives, ultimately fostering better retention and engagement in educational settings.

Marmelade

Seed Round in 2021
Marmelade is a micro-learning application that transforms the mobile phone into an educational tool. Designed for professional training, the app presents users with questions on their home screen, allowing them to gain knowledge effortlessly as they unlock their devices. This interactive approach facilitates easy and accessible learning, making it convenient for users to acquire new skills and information in a quick and engaging manner. By integrating learning into daily routines, Marmelade aims to enhance knowledge retention and promote continuous education.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Founded in 2017, Zen Educate operates an online platform that connects supply teachers with schools. It offers automated booking, compliance checks, and real-time availability updates for substitute teachers and support staff, helping educational institutions manage temporary staffing needs efficiently.

Lynx Educate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate is a career development solution that focuses on enhancing workforce skills through tailored education services. The company facilitates access to accredited and certified programs designed specifically for adult learners, allowing employees to upskill and advance in their careers. By connecting workers with relevant educational resources, Lynx Educate aims to improve employee retention, foster internal mobility, and enhance overall efficiency within human resources teams. This approach enables companies to transform their training budgets into valuable investments that not only engage and attract talent but also support the long-term growth and development of their workforce.

Memby

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Memby is an EdTech company based in Lithuania. It offers affordable online tutorship for high school students through its platform, which provides real-time large group lessons and video recordings across various subjects.

IconoClass

Seed Round in 2021
IconoClass operates a specialized business school focused on equipping students with practical skills in business development. Its four-month intensive program offers hands-on learning opportunities with partner companies like Doctolib, Deliveroo, Spendesk, and SumUp, preparing graduates for roles such as sales development representative, business developer, customer success manager, and commercial sales representative.

Ornikar

Series C in 2021
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.

Create Academy

Seed Round in 2021
Create Academy is a UK-based online learning platform that offers curated video courses in food, interiors, decorative arts, and gardening. Its mission is to build creative confidence and make learning enjoyable. The platform provides access to leading experts in these fields, guiding users through planting, crafting, interior design, and decorative arts projects. By combining expert instruction with engaging content, Create Academy empowers learners to develop practical skills and creative confidence.

Ironhack

Series B in 2021
Ironhack is a global coding school that has been providing educational programs since 2013. It specializes in full-time and part-time courses in Web Development, UX/UI design, data analytics, and cybersecurity. With campuses in major cities including Miami, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Mexico City, and Berlin, Ironhack has successfully graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies such as Google, Visa, and Twitter. The school has garnered recognition for its quality, being ranked as the second best student-rated coding and design boot camp worldwide by Switch Up. Ironhack aims to equip students and professionals with the necessary skills in software development, catering to a diverse range of learners from beginners to advanced coders.

Tandem

Series A in 2020
Tandem is a peer-to-peer language-learning platform that connects users globally, allowing them to practice and learn over 300 languages through text, audio, and video chat. Founded in 2015 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann, the platform currently serves ten million members who can engage with native speakers and other language learners. Users have the option to book lessons with professional teachers, enhancing their language skills through diverse interactions. Tandem has been recognized by both Apple and Google for its innovative approach to language education. The app is available for free on iOS, Android, and the web, and it is supported by notable European investors.

FundamentalVR

Series A in 2019
FundamentalVR have been working with leading pharmaceutical companies to combine virtual and mixed reality with haptic feedback using their ‘FeelRealVR’ platform to create simulated surgical procedures to help educate and train healthcare professionals. The company works at the nexus of haptics, machine learning, and immersive technologies (XR). FundamentalVR was established in 2012 by Chris Scattergood in London, England.

Zen Educate

Venture Round in 2019
Founded in 2017, Zen Educate operates an online platform that connects supply teachers with schools. It offers automated booking, compliance checks, and real-time availability updates for substitute teachers and support staff, helping educational institutions manage temporary staffing needs efficiently.

Ironhack

Series A in 2019
Ironhack is a global coding school that has been providing educational programs since 2013. It specializes in full-time and part-time courses in Web Development, UX/UI design, data analytics, and cybersecurity. With campuses in major cities including Miami, Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Mexico City, and Berlin, Ironhack has successfully graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies such as Google, Visa, and Twitter. The school has garnered recognition for its quality, being ranked as the second best student-rated coding and design boot camp worldwide by Switch Up. Ironhack aims to equip students and professionals with the necessary skills in software development, catering to a diverse range of learners from beginners to advanced coders.

TeachFX

Venture Round in 2019
TeachFX develops a smartphone and web application that records classroom lessons and uses machine learning to analyze the balance of teacher and student dialogue. The platform automatically generates feedback for educators, highlighting areas where student engagement can be increased and providing data for reflection and improvement. It supports goal setting, progress tracking, and aggregates classroom data to inform instructional leadership. By offering private, actionable insights, TeachFX helps schools and districts enhance teacher development, streamline professional development resource allocation, and promote more meaningful and equitable classroom conversations.

Technology Will Save Us

Series A in 2018
Technology Will Save Us Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in developing DIY gadget kits and hardware aimed at families, educators, and young people. Founded in 2011, the company offers a diverse range of innovative products, including handheld games consoles, electronic synthesizers, conductive dough, DIY speaker kits, moisture sensors, and an open-source electronics platform. Its mission is to inspire creativity and innovation among young people by providing hands-on technology experiences. The company serves various educational environments, including classrooms, after-school clubs, and home schools, and has successfully reached children in over 87 countries. With a dedicated team of designers, educators, and engineers, Technology Will Save Us engages closely with children during the design process, ensuring that its products align with their interests and learning needs. The company's offerings are available through kiosks in the UK and online, making them accessible to a global audience.

Aula Education

Seed Round in 2018
Aula Education Ltd. is a London-based company that develops a communication platform tailored for higher education, enhancing the learning experience for students and educators. Founded in 2014, Aula's Learning Experience Platform facilitates the sharing of various educational content, including slides, videos, LaTeX, equations, and code. Unlike traditional learning management systems, Aula prioritizes community engagement, aiming to create enriching online learning experiences. The platform simplifies learning design, making it easier for educators to implement active learning strategies. Additionally, Aula provides real-time data and insights that enable educators to adapt their teaching methods effectively.

Ornikar

Series A in 2018
Ornikar SAS is an online driving school based in Paris, France, established in 2014. The company aims to make obtaining a driving license more affordable, straightforward, and efficient. Ornikar utilizes a network of state-qualified instructors to provide mobile driving lessons at reduced costs, catering to the needs of current and future generations. By offering quality training tools and tailored options, including support for first-time car buyers and young driver insurance, Ornikar enhances access to driving education and promotes traffic law understanding. The company's mission focuses on making the learning process more enjoyable and accessible, thereby facilitating greater mobility for its customers.

Epic

Series C in 2017
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides a wide range of children's literature for kids aged 12 and under. The company operates a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. By collaborating with prominent publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and National Geographic Kids, Epic allows children to explore various topics in a fun and engaging environment. The platform is accessible on the web as well as through iOS and Android devices, making it easy for young readers to discover and share content that aligns with their interests. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic aims to foster a love of reading and learning among children worldwide.
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