Brighteye Ventures

Brighteye Ventures is a Paris-based venture capital firm established in 2017 that specializes in investing in education technology startups at the seed and Series A stages. The firm focuses on companies that operate at the intersection of learning, entertainment, and creativity, aiming to empower human potential. As a leading EdTech venture capital fund in Europe, Brighteye Ventures leverages its extensive experience and relationships in the technology, education, and media sectors to support portfolio companies. The firm invests in a range of markets including North America, Europe, and the Middle East, with a typical investment size between EUR 0.2 million and EUR 3 million. Brighteye Ventures seeks to partner with entrepreneurs who utilize technology and industry knowledge to create competitive, globally-minded businesses.

Hannes Aichmayr

Associate

David Guérin

Principal

Alex Spiro

Founding Partner Brighteye Advisors

Isabella Vahdati

Associate

Benoit Wirz

Founding Partner

Past deals in Education

Dorm

Series A in 2023
Operator of a peer-to-peer learning platform designed to create humanity's self-regulating and calling-driven education system. The company's platform allows entrepreneurs in growing their startups by partnering with the best professionals including founders and executives of successful businesses, enabling young creators to put their relevant business ideas into practice and focuses on providing practical, real-world experience that prepares budding entrepreneurs for the challenges and opportunities of the modern business landscape.

Dorm

Seed Round in 2022
Operator of a peer-to-peer learning platform designed to create humanity's self-regulating and calling-driven education system. The company's platform allows entrepreneurs in growing their startups by partnering with the best professionals including founders and executives of successful businesses, enabling young creators to put their relevant business ideas into practice and focuses on providing practical, real-world experience that prepares budding entrepreneurs for the challenges and opportunities of the modern business landscape.

Zen Educate

Funding Round in 2021
Zen Educate Limited is a staffing platform founded in 2016 and based in London, with an additional office in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company operates an online application that connects teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with schools seeking short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions. By leveraging technology, Zen Educate aims to facilitate quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, including tutors and teaching assistants. This platform not only streamlines the hiring process for schools but also provides job opportunities for educators in the UK.

Lynx Educate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate is an education-to-employer marketplace focused on upskilling and reskilling workforces. The company provides employee education services that facilitate access to accredited and certified programs tailored for adult learners. By offering a comprehensive suite of educational resources, Lynx Educate enables human resources teams to effectively transform their training budgets into strategic investments aimed at retaining, engaging, and attracting talent within organizations.

Memby

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Memby is a Lithuania-based EdTech startup that brings affordable online tutorship to high schoolers.

IconoClass

Seed Round in 2021
IconoClass is a business school focused on equipping students with essential skills for careers in business development. The institution offers a four-month intensive training program that prepares students for various roles, including sales development representative, business developer, customer success manager, account manager, and sales operations. The program emphasizes practical learning through partnerships with companies such as Doctolib, Deliveroo, Spendesk, and SumUp, allowing students to gain hands-on experience from industry professionals. By combining theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, IconoClass aims to enhance employability and facilitate permanent job placements for its graduates.

Ironhack

Series B in 2021
Ironhack is a global educational institution focused on providing digital skills training to individuals and companies. Established in 2013, the school offers full-time and part-time courses in areas such as Web Development, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Mobile Development, Agile Training, and Product Management. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the tools and processes used by successful businesses, aiming to help organizations meet their goals within budget and on schedule. With campuses located in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam, Bogota, and Mexico City, Ironhack has graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies like Google, Visa, and Twitter. The institution has been recognized as the second-best student-rated coding and design bootcamp globally, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the digital space.

Zen Educate

Venture Round in 2019
Zen Educate Limited is a staffing platform founded in 2016 and based in London, with an additional office in Manchester, United Kingdom. The company operates an online application that connects teachers, teaching assistants, and cover supervisors with schools seeking short-term, long-term, and permanent staffing solutions. By leveraging technology, Zen Educate aims to facilitate quality matches between educational institutions and qualified professionals, including tutors and teaching assistants. This platform not only streamlines the hiring process for schools but also provides job opportunities for educators in the UK.

Ironhack

Series A in 2019
Ironhack is a global educational institution focused on providing digital skills training to individuals and companies. Established in 2013, the school offers full-time and part-time courses in areas such as Web Development, UX/UI Design, Digital Marketing, Mobile Development, Agile Training, and Product Management. Its curriculum is designed to reflect the tools and processes used by successful businesses, aiming to help organizations meet their goals within budget and on schedule. With campuses located in major cities including Madrid, Barcelona, Miami, Paris, Berlin, Lisbon, Sao Paulo, Amsterdam, Bogota, and Mexico City, Ironhack has graduated over 5,000 students who have gone on to work for prominent companies like Google, Visa, and Twitter. The institution has been recognized as the second-best student-rated coding and design bootcamp globally, reflecting its commitment to quality education in the digital space.

Aula

Seed Round in 2018
Aula Education Ltd. is a London-based company that develops a social learning platform aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. Established in 2014, Aula replaces traditional email systems and learning management systems with a digital infrastructure designed to foster conversation and participation. The platform allows users to share various types of educational content, including slides, videos, LaTeX, equations, and code. By creating a digital campus that complements physical institutions, Aula provides new opportunities for teaching, learning, and community building within educational environments.

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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