General Atlantic

General Atlantic Service Company, L.P. is a principal investment firm established in 1980 and headquartered in New York, New York, with additional offices in major cities around the globe. The firm specializes in making significant minority investments in growth-oriented companies across various sectors, including technology, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and computer software. General Atlantic focuses on providing both capital and strategic support, leveraging its sector-specific expertise and a collaborative approach to partner with entrepreneurs and management teams. The firm's long-term investment horizon is aimed at fostering the development of market-leading businesses.

Anish Batlaw

Operating Partner

Achim Berg

Operating Partner

Adam Berg

Operating Partner

John Bernstein

Advisory Director

Michael J. Bevan

Managing Director

Sharad Bhojnagarwala

Associate

David Buckley

Managing Director, Global Head of Growth Acceleration

Jessie Cai

Vice President

Gabriel Caillaux

Co-President, Managing Director, Head of EMEA and Head of Climate

Frederico Carvalho

Operating Principal

Henri de Castries

Chairman, Europe

Rodrigo Catunda

Managing Director and Co-head of Brazil

Chris Caulkin

Managing Director and Head of Technology for EMEA

Luis Cervantes

Managing Director and Head of Mexico Office

Zeev Thepris Charaf

Vice President

Andrew Crawford

Managing Director and Global Head of Consumer

Alex Crisses

Managing Director, Global Head of New Investment Sourcing and Co-Head of Emerging Growth

Jason Currier

Vice President - FINANCE

Steven Denning

Chairman

Matthew Dorr

Principal

Mike Drittel

Vice President

Jonathan Durham

Managing Director

Martin Escobari

Co-President, Managing Director and Head of Global Growth Equity

Andrew Ferrer

Managing Director

Christian Figge

Managing Director

William E. Ford

Chairman and CEO

Roger Gao

Principal

Sofía Garrido

Vice President

Aaron Goldman

Managing Director and Head of Enterprise Technology

Michael Gosk

Managing Director, CFO

Fletcher Gregory

Principal

Sascha Guenther

Managing Director

Nadia Hadi

Vice President

David Hodgson

Vice Chairman

Tom Hussey

Principal

Melis Kahya

Managing Director and Head of Consumer for EMEA

Justin Kotzin

Managing Director - Head of Capital Markets

John LaDien

Principal

Peter Lafer

Principal

Emmanuel Lagarrigue

Managing Director, BeyondNetZero

Samuel Lerer

Vice President

Anton Levy

Co-President, Managing Director and Chairman of Global Technology Group

Alok C. Misra

Operating Partner and COO India

Joern Nikolay

Managing Director and Head of DACH

Raph Osnoss

Managing Director

Christian Osterland

Principal

Armaan Pai

Vice President

Andy Papadakos

Executive Vice President

Shantanu Rastogi

Managing Director

Jon Michael Reese

Vice President

Kell Reilly

Managing Director

Gary Reiner

Operating Partner

Luiz Ribeiro

Managing Director

Ashish Saboo

Managing Director, Chief Representative of Indonesia

Pierre Samec

Operating Partner

Ben Sherman

Principal

Paul Stamas

Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Services

Lefei Sun

Managing Director

Justin Sunshine

Managing Director

Tanzeen M. Syed

Managing Director

Varun Talukdar

Vice President

Graves Tompkins

Managing Director and COO

Robbert Vorhoff

Managing Director and Global Head of Healthcare

Caroline Woodworth

Principal

Eric Zhang

Managing Director and Head of China

Past deals in EdTech

Learning Technologies Group

Acquisition in 2024
Learning Technologies Group is a prominent provider of digital learning and talent management solutions tailored for large organizations, including corporate and government clients. The company focuses on enhancing workforce capabilities by collaborating with clients to refine their learning processes and optimize talent placement. It operates through two main segments: Software and Platforms, and Content and Services. Learning Technologies Group has a diverse geographical presence, with operations in the United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and other regions, generating the majority of its revenue from North America.

Arco Educacao

Post in 2023
Arco Educação is an educational software company that offers technology, services, and content from kindergarten to high school. The company vision is to transform the way students learn by delivering education at scale through technology to private primary and secondary, or K-12, schools. Arco Educação provides a complete pedagogical system with technology-enabled features to deliver educational content to private schools in Brazil. Our turnkey curriculum solutions provide educational content in both printed and digital formats delivered through our platform to improve the learning process. Arco Educação is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Kahoot!

Post in 2022
Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that allows users to create, share, and engage with interactive learning games and trivia quizzes across various subjects and languages. The platform is designed for all ages and is accessible on any device, making it a versatile educational tool. Kahoot! aims to enhance the learning experience by promoting social interaction and active participation, appealing not only to educators and students but also to corporate entities and events in sports and culture. It offers features such as customizable game creation, interactive presentations, and gamification, positioning itself as a comprehensive resource for learning and development across multiple regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and beyond.

Arco Educacao

Post in 2021
Arco Educação is an educational software company that offers technology, services, and content from kindergarten to high school. The company vision is to transform the way students learn by delivering education at scale through technology to private primary and secondary, or K-12, schools. Arco Educação provides a complete pedagogical system with technology-enabled features to deliver educational content to private schools in Brazil. Our turnkey curriculum solutions provide educational content in both printed and digital formats delivered through our platform to improve the learning process. Arco Educação is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

isaac

Series B in 2021
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools, Isaac simplifies school administration. The platform automates tuition payment receivables, thereby reducing financial risks for educational institutions and ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, Isaac offers detailed financial analysis tools that give schools insight into their financial conditions, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac disburses a predetermined amount to schools, based on their projected income, ensuring consistent financial support.

isaac

Series B in 2021
Isaac is an all-in-one platform designed to streamline financial management for schools, enabling them to focus on educational priorities. By providing a comprehensive suite of services that includes payment processing, financial products, software, and communication tools, Isaac simplifies school administration. The platform automates tuition payment receivables, thereby reducing financial risks for educational institutions and ensuring a seamless payment experience for parents. Additionally, Isaac offers detailed financial analysis tools that give schools insight into their financial conditions, allowing for better planning and resource allocation. Each month, Isaac disburses a predetermined amount to schools, based on their projected income, ensuring consistent financial support.

Panorama Education

Series C in 2021
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.

Unacademy

Series H in 2021
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

Articulate

Series A in 2021
Articulate is a developer of e-learning software and content, specializing in the creation and delivery of online training courses. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, the company serves over 40,000 customers globally, including a significant majority of Fortune 100 companies and many top-ranked U.S. universities. Articulate's platform allows users to design custom, interactive courses that are compatible with various devices, facilitating seamless integration with learning management systems. With a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction, the company has garnered the trust of more than half a million e-learning professionals, establishing a prominent presence in the industry.

OpenClassrooms

Series C in 2021
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It has emerged as one of Europe’s largest education-to-employment platforms, serving 355,000 students across 140 countries. The company offers a variety of accredited online courses and degree programs, including Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas. OpenClassrooms focuses on vocational training in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, data management, marketing, communications, and UX design. Its educational model emphasizes competency-based learning, combining high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based experiences, and career coaching. The platform also collaborates with numerous corporate partners, providing a job guarantee to enhance employability for its graduates.

Unacademy

Secondary Market in 2021
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

BYJU'S

Private Equity Round in 2020
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing engaging and effective learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. Its mission focuses on making high-quality education accessible, with a diverse range of offerings that include BYJU's: The Learning App and other brands like Disney-BYJU's Early Learn and BYJU's FutureSchool. The company's platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a personalized educational experience that adapts to each student's unique learning style and pace. With a team of over 12,000 teachers, BYJU'S supports pre-K–12 education and various competitive exams, employing innovative methods that enhance engagement. The company has established partnerships with major firms such as Disney and Google to expand its reach and impact. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries, offering learning programs in over eight languages, and has made significant acquisitions to broaden its educational footprint.

Unacademy

Series F in 2020
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

Quizlet

Series C in 2020
Quizlet, Inc. is a digital learning platform that creates tools for students and teachers globally, facilitating the mastery of various academic subjects. Founded in 2005 by Andrew Sutherland, Quizlet allows users to create and access user-generated study sets through its web and mobile applications. The platform supports a wide range of learners, from elementary school students to graduate-level scholars, and includes features such as flashcards, quizzes, and interactive games. These tools not only enhance individual learning but also provide teachers with resources to engage their students effectively. With over 20 million unique visitors each month, Quizlet serves diverse educational needs, covering subjects like arts, languages, math, science, and social studies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an additional office in Denver, Colorado.

Unacademy

Series E in 2020
Unacademy is a Bangalore-based online learning platform that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Launched in 2015, it evolved from a YouTube channel created in 2010. The platform offers a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are available for free. This accessibility promotes self-learning and supports aspiring students in their exam preparation efforts.

BYJU'S

Venture Round in 2018
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing engaging and effective learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. Its mission focuses on making high-quality education accessible, with a diverse range of offerings that include BYJU's: The Learning App and other brands like Disney-BYJU's Early Learn and BYJU's FutureSchool. The company's platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a personalized educational experience that adapts to each student's unique learning style and pace. With a team of over 12,000 teachers, BYJU'S supports pre-K–12 education and various competitive exams, employing innovative methods that enhance engagement. The company has established partnerships with major firms such as Disney and Google to expand its reach and impact. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries, offering learning programs in over eight languages, and has made significant acquisitions to broaden its educational footprint.

OpenClassrooms

Series B in 2018
OpenClassrooms is an online education platform based in Paris, France, founded in 2007. It has emerged as one of Europe’s largest education-to-employment platforms, serving 355,000 students across 140 countries. The company offers a variety of accredited online courses and degree programs, including Associate, Bachelor’s, and Master’s level diplomas. OpenClassrooms focuses on vocational training in high-demand fields such as coding, IT, product management, data management, marketing, communications, and UX design. Its educational model emphasizes competency-based learning, combining high-quality online coursework with personalized mentorship, project-based experiences, and career coaching. The platform also collaborates with numerous corporate partners, providing a job guarantee to enhance employability for its graduates.

Plataforma de Educação na Internet

Private Equity Round in 2014
Plataforma de Educação na Internet develops content, technology, and services for schools in Brazil. It offers various educational solutions, including textbooks, pedagogical advice, and products that integrate technology and pedagogical content. Plataforma de Educação na Internet's products include SAS Didactic Books, real estate management, training for managers and teachers, marketing advisor, magazine EducarMais, SAS evaluation system, SAS app, SASTV, SAS online task, and digital books SAS. SAS Sistema de Ensino that began operation on January 1, 2004 became Plataforma de Educação na Internet, with its headquarters in Fortaleza in Brazil.
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