GGV Capital

GGV Capital is a global venture capital firm that invests in technology companies across various stages and sectors. Established in 2000, the firm has offices in Silicon Valley, Singapore, and Beijing, providing expansion capital ranging from $5 to $25 million for initial investments. GGV Capital focuses on companies operating in the U.S., China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Australia, Europe, and Israel.

Jixun Foo

Global Managing Partner

Kheng Nam Lee

Venture Partner

Haojun Li

Partner

Glenn Solomon

Managing Partner at GGV Capital VI

Hans Tung

Managing Partner at GGV Capital VI

Eric Xu

Managing Partner

Past deals in Education

Azota

Seed Round in 2022
Azota is an online education platform that enables teachers and educational institutions to create, deliver, and grade assessments efficiently. It offers intuitive exam creation, AI-powered proctoring, automatic grading, and comprehensive reporting, backed by cloud-level reliability to support scalable testing. The platform aims to streamline testing workflows, maintain academic integrity, and improve assessment accuracy for schools, teachers, and educational centers. By consolidating creation, administration, and evaluation in a single system, Azota helps educators assess student performance and manage assessments at scale while reducing administrative overhead and ensuring consistent results.

Handshake

Series F in 2022
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.

Lanhu

Series C in 2021
Lanhu is a provider of an online product design collaboration platform that offers product design and development services across various industries, including IT, education, finance, communication, and logistics. The platform enables users to upload all resources related to product development, facilitating efficient collaboration among product managers, UI designers, and development teams. By streamlining the design process, Lanhu enhances the ability of teams to work together effectively, ensuring that projects are completed in a timely and organized manner.

Vedantu

Series E in 2021
Vedantu is an e-learning company offering real-time personalized learning via its online platform. It connects tutors and students globally for one-on-one teaching, using custom-built technology for interactive learning.

Handshake

Series E in 2021
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.

Brightwheel

Series C in 2021
Brightwheel is a comprehensive software platform designed for early education providers such as preschools, childcare centers, camps, and afterschool programs. It streamlines daily operations by automating billing, managing admissions, tracking attendance, and facilitating real-time communication between staff and families.

Handshake

Series D in 2020
Handshake is a career network for students and recent graduates that connects them with employers and career resources. It serves a user base of more than 10 million across about 1,400 educational institutions, including colleges and boot camps, and links users with more than 750,000 employers across diverse sectors. The platform aims to democratize access to opportunities by expanding visibility and insights for young workers, while giving employers broader, more efficient access to talent and helping colleges enhance student engagement and employment outcomes.

Palfish

Series D in 2020
Palfish is an online education platform that connects students with English tutors, offering a marketplace for English language instruction. The platform features native English speakers from countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, who provide personalized tutoring in one-on-one sessions. By pairing fluent English speakers with individuals seeking to learn the language, Palfish fosters an interactive learning experience tailored to the needs of each student. This accessible model allows instructors to teach in their free time, promoting a dynamic and engaging cycle of English education.

Spark Education

Series E in 2020
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Lambda School

Series C in 2020
Lambda Inc., operating as Lambda School, specializes in online education focused on coding and computer science in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the institution offers training in various fields, including software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development. Students engage in both online and live training sessions that feature hands-on projects, pair programming, and code reviews conducted by instructors. Lambda School aims to identify and cultivate untapped talent for in-demand jobs, pioneering a unique educational model where the institution invests in students' futures rather than requiring upfront tuition payments.

Vedantu

Series D in 2020
Vedantu is an e-learning company offering real-time personalized learning via its online platform. It connects tutors and students globally for one-on-one teaching, using custom-built technology for interactive learning.

Vedantu

Series C in 2020
Vedantu is an e-learning company offering real-time personalized learning via its online platform. It connects tutors and students globally for one-on-one teaching, using custom-built technology for interactive learning.

Ruangguru

Series C in 2019
Ruangguru is an education technology company based in Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing e-learning services through its platform, which facilitates access to educational materials for students. The platform serves as an online marketplace that connects private tutors with students, offering a diverse range of courses that extend beyond traditional school subjects to include standardized test preparation, languages, music, sports, and computer skills. Ruangguru is dedicated to partnering with local governments to enhance the quality of education, employing a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows students to monitor their progress and prepare effectively for exams.

Ucaidao

Venture Round in 2019
Ucaidao was launched in 2016 to provide paid investment information. Its business involves two parts: the "exclusive information" about the market’s cutting-edge opportunities and first-hand news, and the "investment boutique courses" which provide investment skills summarized by specialists in the investment field.

Dooluu

Series B in 2019
Dooluu is a social application designed specifically for parents and family members to capture and share significant moments in the growth and development of children. The platform allows users to easily upload and store videos and pictures, ensuring that cherished memories can be viewed and appreciated by relatives and friends, even from a distance. Additionally, Dooluu serves as an interactive tool for homeschooling, especially in early childhood development, by enabling family members to engage with daily updates from teachers and understand the dynamics of their child's educational experience. The app prioritizes the safety of users' files through cloud storage, ensuring that these valuable memories are securely preserved.

Spark Education

Series D in 2019
Spark Education is a global online education company that focuses on developing children's thinking skills through interactive live instruction and engaging learning experiences. Established in 2018, the company has attracted over half a million users worldwide by offering small-group classes that emphasize personalized learning. Its educational portfolio includes various platforms, such as Spark Math, which combines Singapore Math with Common Core standards, Spark Chinese for language learning, and Huohua Siwei, an online service for Chinese-language education. Additionally, the company operates Allschool, an online marketplace that connects teachers and learners, and ClassPod, which facilitates interactive instruction in small groups. Spark Education's mission is to cultivate a passion for learning and foster lifelong growth among its students.

Dooluu

Series A in 2019
Dooluu is a social application designed specifically for parents and family members to capture and share significant moments in the growth and development of children. The platform allows users to easily upload and store videos and pictures, ensuring that cherished memories can be viewed and appreciated by relatives and friends, even from a distance. Additionally, Dooluu serves as an interactive tool for homeschooling, especially in early childhood development, by enabling family members to engage with daily updates from teachers and understand the dynamics of their child's educational experience. The app prioritizes the safety of users' files through cloud storage, ensuring that these valuable memories are securely preserved.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Venture Round in 2019
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

Lambda School

Series B in 2019
Lambda Inc., operating as Lambda School, specializes in online education focused on coding and computer science in the United States. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the institution offers training in various fields, including software engineering, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and web development. Students engage in both online and live training sessions that feature hands-on projects, pair programming, and code reviews conducted by instructors. Lambda School aims to identify and cultivate untapped talent for in-demand jobs, pioneering a unique educational model where the institution invests in students' futures rather than requiring upfront tuition payments.

Proud Kids

Seed Round in 2019
Proud Kids, affiliated with Beijing Radish Green Vegetable Education Technology Co., Ltd., is an international online education brand focused on English language learning for children aged 5 to 12. The company specializes in creating high-quality, small-class environments led by both Chinese and foreign teachers, offering an interactive educational experience tailored to the varying English proficiency levels of its students. Founded by Chris Leeson, an expert in English education products, and Proud Bai, an internet product specialist, Proud Kids aims to enhance learning outcomes through innovative teaching methods and personalized learning services.

Kezhiyin

Series A in 2018
Kezhiyin is an AI technology company specializing in voice quality inspection and customer relationship management solutions. It develops advanced software that incorporates automatic speech recognition and natural language processing technologies, aimed at enhancing the performance of telephone representatives and customer service agents. By serving a diverse range of industries, including government, insurance, banking, retail, education, and automotive, Kezhiyin enables call center agents to improve efficiency and elevate customer satisfaction. The company's innovative products are designed to streamline communication processes and foster better interactions between businesses and their clients.

Zuowenzhitiao

Series A in 2018
Zuowenzhitiao is an education service provider focused on enhancing users' skills in Chinese composition. The company leverages data and technology to create a platform that simplifies the learning process, making it more efficient and enjoyable. By employing scientific methods, Zuowenzhitiao aims to streamline the vast array of educational content and research related to composition writing. Its interactive approach allows users to improve their writing abilities in a limited timeframe, ensuring a unique and effective learning experience. Overall, Zuowenzhitiao is dedicated to advancing the quality of Chinese composition education through innovative solutions.

Brightwheel

Series B in 2018
Brightwheel is a comprehensive software platform designed for early education providers such as preschools, childcare centers, camps, and afterschool programs. It streamlines daily operations by automating billing, managing admissions, tracking attendance, and facilitating real-time communication between staff and families.

Koala Reading

Series B in 2018
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.

Xiaobu

Series B in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

Zuoyebang

Series D in 2018
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Xiaobu

Funding Round in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

PipiFish

Series A in 2018
PipiFish is an education platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in online English learning. The company offers a unique approach to language education by utilizing small class sizes and a proprietary teaching model. PipiFish emphasizes professional counseling and employs scientifically-backed learning methodologies to enhance the educational experience. By collaborating with North American educational resources and original textbooks, the platform aims to deliver high-quality instruction that effectively improves children's English language skills and communication abilities.

Xiaobu

Series A in 2018
Beijing Xiaobu Dacheng Technology Co., Ltd. is a technology company based in China that specializes in online home education solutions for parents of children aged 0 to 6 years. The company offers a range of services, including parenting advice and early childhood education plans, aimed at assisting parents in fostering their children's development during the formative years.

Koala Reading

Series A in 2017
Koala Reading is a children's reading app platform tailored for K-12 students, developed by Xiangyue Education Technology. The platform features an advanced algorithm that quantifies the difficulty of Chinese texts, allowing it to match reading materials with individual student abilities. This personalized approach facilitates effective language learning and enhances reading engagement among students. Additionally, Koala Reading supports schools in creating digital libraries and integrates student reading level assessments with their offline reading activities, promoting a holistic reading experience. The company's innovative framework also establishes a standardized method for evaluating reading difficulty in Chinese, further enhancing its educational impact.

Zuoyebang

Series C in 2017
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Kuaile Zhihui

Series A in 2017
Kuaile Zhihui, which means “happiness and intelligence”, is a Beijing-based artificial intelligence start-up developing educational robots for children. The company develops educational robots for kindergarten and primary school students, employing speech recognition, big data analysis, and deep learning. Its robots teach math, Chinese and English, and can adjust course content by evaluating a child’s learning ability based on its big data analysis system. Kuaile Zhihui was founded in 2015 by Lei Ming, former chief architect at Baidu Inc. and founder of music site Kuwo.

Liulishuo

Series C in 2017
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Brightwheel

Series A in 2017
Brightwheel is a comprehensive software platform designed for early education providers such as preschools, childcare centers, camps, and afterschool programs. It streamlines daily operations by automating billing, managing admissions, tracking attendance, and facilitating real-time communication between staff and families.

Cui Yutao Children Health Management Center

Series C in 2017
Cui Yutao Children Health Management Center is focused on the development of a comprehensive platform for children's physical and mental health management. The center provides an integrated mobile application that facilitates daily health tracking, online parenting community interactions, and access to expert guidance in pediatrics. This application also offers medical assistance and child health insurance services, designed to equip parents with essential resources and information for effective childcare. Through its online and offline services, Cui Yutao aims to enhance the overall well-being of children by offering up-to-date advice on medical care, early-stage education, and infant product recommendations.

Zuoyebang

Series B in 2016
Zuoyebang is an online education startup based in Beijing, China, founded in 2014 by Hou Jianbin. The company offers a web and mobile learning platform tailored for primary and high school students, providing a range of educational products and services. Its platform leverages artificial intelligence to allow students to upload homework questions and search for answers to their academic queries. In addition to homework assistance, Zuoyebang offers online courses, live lessons, and evaluations for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The company has garnered significant backing from prominent investors, including Baidu, Alibaba Group, Tiger Global Management, SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital China, and FountainVest Partners.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Series C in 2015
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

Yuan Qu

Series A in 2015
Yuan Qu is a children's educational robot developer for young children in learning and early childhood education.

Liulishuo

Series B in 2015
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Xiaozhan Jiaoyu

Series B in 2015
Xiaozhan Jiaoyu provides training courses for students preparing entrance exams for overseas universities and English language tests including TOFEL.

Liulishuo

Series A in 2014
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Liulishuo

Series A in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Liulishuo

Seed Round in 2013
Liulishuo is a leading artificial intelligence-driven educational technology company founded in September 2012 by Dr. Wang Wei and Dr. Hu Zhe and Dr. Lin Hui. Liulishuo offers a personalized and adaptive language learning experience to 50 million learners in 379 cities in China and over 175 countries around the world. Its self-developed artificial intelligence English teacher, based on deep learning technology, can provide personalized and adaptive learning courses for each user.

Gravitas Education Holdings

Series B in 2011
Gravitas Education Holdings operates in the early childhood education sector in China, focusing on children aged 0 to 6 years. The company provides kindergarten services and play-and-learn centers designed to enhance child development and strengthen family bonds while preparing children for formal schooling. Additionally, Gravitas develops and sells a range of educational products, including teaching aids, educational toys, and at-home learning materials. These products are offered through franchisees, business partners, and directly to families. As of the end of 2019, the company managed 100 directly operated and 250 franchise kindergartens, along with 6 play-and-learn centers. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Beijing, Gravitas Education Holdings has established itself as a leader in the early childhood education market in China.

Vocera Communications

Series F in 2006
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Vocera Communications

Series E in 2005
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Vocera Communications

Series D in 2003
Vocera Communications, Inc. specializes in providing secure and integrated communication and workflow solutions tailored for mobile workers across various sectors, including healthcare, hospitality, retail, energy, and education. The company’s offerings enhance communication and operational efficiency by integrating with existing clinical systems, such as electronic health records and nurse call systems. Vocera's product suite includes the Vocera Communication and Workflow System, which connects various communication devices, including hands-free and voice-controlled options, and the Vocera Care Experience software, designed to improve patient care quality and streamline manual tasks. Additionally, Vocera operates the Experience Innovation Network, collaborating with healthcare organizations to develop innovative solutions that improve patient and care team experiences. The company, founded in 2000 and headquartered in San Jose, California, serves approximately 1,700 healthcare facilities globally, including hospitals and clinics, and distributes its products through direct sales, resellers, and distributors.

Ruangguru

Ruangguru is an education technology company based in Jakarta Raya, Indonesia, founded in 2013. It specializes in providing e-learning services through its platform, which facilitates access to educational materials for students. The platform serves as an online marketplace that connects private tutors with students, offering a diverse range of courses that extend beyond traditional school subjects to include standardized test preparation, languages, music, sports, and computer skills. Ruangguru is dedicated to partnering with local governments to enhance the quality of education, employing a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows students to monitor their progress and prepare effectively for exams.
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