MassChallenge

MassChallenge is a global startup accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs across various industries. Founded in 2009, it provides mentorship, resources, and networking opportunities through its programs worldwide.

Cait Brumme

Acting CEO

Nick Dougherty

Managing Director, MassChallenge HealthTech

Siobhan Dullea

CEO

Matthew Lashmar

Managing Director

Camila Lecaros

Managing Director

Yonit Serkin

Managing Director

Devon Sherman

Founding Director, Head of MassChallenge FinTech

Michelle Williams

Vice President and Head of Texas Strategy

Past deals in EdTech

Innsightful

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Innsightful develops wearable devices that monitor and detect anxiety and stress symptoms using AI and machine learning. Their solution integrates biometrics for early detection and provides access to therapists for personalized recommendations, empowering users to understand and manage their mental health.

Polis

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Polis develops a virtual advising management platform for higher education institutions. This platform enhances engagement by integrating virtual advising resources, personalized matching, machine learning-enabled assessments, and analytics. It aims to reduce student attrition, improve retention rates, optimize advisor availability, and drive cost savings.

Blast Learning

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Blast Learning uses Alexa or Google Assistant as an intelligent personal study assistant.

Idori

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Idori is a company that specializes in creating educational resources for children aged 3 to 8. Their products, which include imaginative picture books, eco-friendly stuffed toys, and hands-on learning activities, are designed to instill environmental awareness and sustainable behaviors in young children. By offering engaging and age-appropriate learning tools, Idori aims to empower the next generation to care for the environment.

WorldRoo

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
WorldRoo is a forward-thinking firm that focuses on early learning and education. The company's initial product is a multimedia learning software for children aged 3-6 that allows them to explore original stories and interactive activities about diversity, STEM, coding, global languages, and other topics.

Udeesa Systemics & Technology

Non Equity Assistance in 2023
Udeesa Systemics & Technology is to empower students to explore heritage and culture throughout the world by applying new & emerging technologies to storytelling, games & interdisciplinary learning tools.

SchoolSuite

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
SchoolSuite is a technology company specializing in school operations management software. They develop platforms that automate and streamline daily school functionalities such as attendance recording, course scheduling, event planning, and real-time student behavior tracking. This enables both administrators and students to efficiently monitor academic progress. The team behind SchoolSuite comprises entrepreneurs, school professionals, and tech experts who have worked closely with schools, parents, and students to understand and address their communication and tracking needs.

Third Ray

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Third Ray Inc. is a forward-thinking SaaS data solutions and professional services company dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of enterprises. At the heart of our offerings is Hallmark AI, a state-of-the-art Generative AI-based platform designed to streamline data analytics and business intelligence across diverse sectors. Hallmark AI enables enterprises to effectively manage and capitalize on their data assets, whether structured or unstructured, spanning documents, audio, and video content. Through advanced AI integration, the platform provides real-time, actionable insights that support informed decision-making and the optimization of key business functions. Our technology addresses complex challenges such as corporate governance, risk, and compliance management, as well as supply chain optimization. Hallmark AI also plays a pivotal role in revolutionizing remote training through augmented reality and in supporting large-scale cloud-based curricula for remote learning environments. By automating enterprise processes and compliance procedures, and by precisely classifying and reporting Personally Identifiable Information (PII), Hallmark AI delivers measurable outcomes for our clients. The platform is particularly valuable to teams in sales, marketing, and investment, enabling them to navigate vast amounts of content distributed across various channels to make strategic decisions and gain valuable customer insights. At Third Ray Inc., we are committed to innovation and excellence, helping our clients navigate the digital landscape with confidence.

Scoutlier

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Scoutlier is the place to practice 21st century learning. Teachers can increase their impact with a platform for students to Create, think Critically, Collaborate and Communicate. Web app and mobile apps for iOS and Android allow for access to engaging assignments incorporating writing, data capture, and multimedia in the classroom and beyond -- online and offline.

Aprendizaje Diferente

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Aprendizaje Diferente is a platform that encourages the digital inclusion of people with Autism and other neurological disorders. We have 4 apps already in stores, 100% customizable and they are in English, Portuguese and Spanish. We work hard so that our apps do not exclude adults since most of the apps that focus on these topics are designed for kids.We have a very good response with families, therapists, institutions, and teachers.

CompaSStage

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
CompaSStage is a platform to Learn music from the best with our online courses.

Silabuz

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Silabuz helps businesses identify and develop tech talent within their existing workforce. By assessing employees' skills and providing upskilling solutions, Silabuz enables companies to reduce recruitment costs by up to 70% while promoting internal career growth for tech job seekers without traditional higher education.

Edusko.com

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Edusko is a web-based education platform designed to assist parents in sub-Saharan Africa in finding and enrolling their children in quality schools. The platform offers comprehensive information about various educational institutions, including details on tuition costs and available financial aid options. By enabling parents to compare schools and make informed choices, Edusko aims to facilitate access to quality education in a more efficient and affordable manner. Through its services, the platform seeks to empower parents to make better decisions regarding their children's educational needs.

HintEd

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
HintEd is a digital adoption platform that helps businesses train employees and onboard users by delivering interactive prompts, hints, and popups within web-based or desktop software. It enables remote training and allows the creation of company- and process-specific training scenarios, without coding or complex integrations. The platform includes interactive tutorials, guided in-app assistance, and analytics to improve user experience, adoption, and onboarding efficiency across diverse software environments. Suitable for organizations of all sizes and industries, HintEd aims to boost productivity and ROI by accelerating software adoption. The company is based in Dolgoprudny, Russia.

Notewardy

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Notewardy is a technology company that specializes in developing interactive learning systems for college students. Its platform enables users to capture, upload, store, and organize notes based on course codes, fostering a collaborative learning environment. The system employs machine learning to generate customized study tools, including personalized self-testing sessions and knowledge graphs, which help students streamline their study process and track their progress effectively. By facilitating the sharing of resources among peers, Notewardy aims to improve knowledge retention and academic performance.

iDialogue

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
iDialogue operates an online learning platform that connects K-12 students and educators worldwide to enable collaborative learning and cross-cultural communication. It supports virtual field trips, live guest sessions, and global classroom collaboration while fostering 21st-century skills such as communication, curiosity, critical thinking, global citizenship, and empathy. The platform also provides AI-powered tools for interactive learning and streamlined administration, including AI-assisted document generation, conversational AI, intelligent document processing, chatbots, digital signatures, and workflow automation, helping schools and partner organizations manage assignments, automate workflows, and enhance engagement in academic and professional contexts.

Outlearn

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Outlearn Inc. is a Boston-based company that operates a cloud-based platform designed for creating, sharing, and delivering custom online learning content specifically for professional software developers. Founded in 2014 and originally named Hatchlearn Inc., the company rebranded in 2015 to reflect its focus on enhancing the learning experience for developers. Outlearn's platform allows individual developers and teams to curate modular learning content from various sources, enabling them to assemble personalized learning paths that facilitate trackable team development in enterprise settings. By providing a comprehensive catalog of curated content and tools for publishing original material, Outlearn aims to streamline the learning process for software professionals, paralleling the transformative impacts of platforms like GitHub and Wikipedia in their respective fields.

Goaceit

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Goaceit is a developer of a personalized, interactive web application aimed at enhancing the mental performance of users, particularly students aged 15 to 25. The platform addresses critical soft skills, such as self-awareness, self-confidence, and stress management, which are essential for success and well-being, especially during high-pressure situations like major exams. Utilizing psychology tools and machine learning, Goaceit's cloud-based solution equips users with the tools necessary to cultivate mental toughness and confidence, enabling them to navigate performance challenges effectively. The focus on developing these skills helps users cope with acute stress and enhances their overall performance in various aspects of life.

ShanenLi

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
ShanenLi is a personal tutor app that guides students in reading, reciting, and memorizing. Presently featuring Mishna, the app will expand to include any personalized text. and parallel delivery tracks e.g. Whatsapp etc.

PYTHON UPSKILLING

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Python Upskilling is a platform teaches coding to learn as quickly, easily and as inexpensively.

Algobrix

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Algobrix manufactures educational robotics kits that teach children the fundamentals of programming using physical building blocks. Their interactive approach helps students learn core programming concepts such as loops, robot navigation, and sensor usage in a fun and engaging manner.

Plethora

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Plethora is a company that focuses on developing an online education platform aimed at teaching computational thinking to students, particularly children aged eight and above. The platform features a riddle game that creates an engaging, game-like environment where users encounter scenario-based challenges. This approach encourages innovative thinking and allows students to apply the principles they learn by creating new game levels. By emphasizing intuitive principles rather than specific programming languages or syntax, Plethora's platform enhances students' learning capabilities and fosters the development of essential thinking skills.

OpenStaff

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
OpenStaff is a temporary employment network focused on Early Childhood Education, offering a straightforward and cost-effective solution for connecting educational centers with qualified teachers. The company has developed an on-demand hiring platform that addresses both temporary and permanent employment needs by efficiently linking businesses with suitable candidates. This platform facilitates the filling of low to middle-skilled job openings, ensuring that clients can quickly and effectively meet their staffing requirements. Through its services, OpenStaff aims to streamline the hiring process while making quality educational staffing accessible.

Vikidz

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Vikidz is an innovative digital platform that enhances math learning by integrating video games and teamwork, creating an engaging and motivating experience for students. The platform is designed for both classroom and home use, transforming traditional math practice into enjoyable activities that foster collaboration and skill development. By providing teachers with actionable reports, Vikidz enables significant improvements in student performance, making math education more effective and accessible.

Inverkids

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Inverkids offers digital financial education programs tailored for children and young people within school curriculums. It provides personalized workshops to instill financial values and skills.

CLASSNOTES

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
ClassNotes is leveling the playing field for standardized test preparation by reducing the cost of test prep. by 100X. In just 2 years, we have helped more than 1 million students from low-income communities and the developing world prepare their standardized tests online through our research-backed website and mobile app.

Kietoparao

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Kietoparao keeps children busy and calms them anywhere by providing educational kits.

BeeReaders

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
BeeReaders is an innovative edtech company focused on improving English language learning for K-12 Spanish-speaking students. The company has developed a digital reading platform that fosters foundational literacy skills through personalized learning experiences and authentic Spanish content. This platform features an español placement test and a proprietary leveling system, ensuring that the content is culturally relevant and tailored to each student's needs. Additionally, BeeReaders offers a supplemental program that supports hybrid instruction, allowing students to monitor their progress and advance their skills in a game-like learning environment. By redefining the learning experience, BeeReaders aims to enhance academic success for its target demographic.

Wingspans

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Wingspans operates a digital platform designed for self-discovery and career exploration. It uses storytelling and interactive tools to provide students with real-world insights into various careers, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future.

Eton.News

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Eton.News is a storytelling platform specifically designed for educational institutions, focusing on the journalism process to enhance student engagement. The platform facilitates the writing and editing of news and events, allowing users to upload and share their experiences globally. Eton.News enables students and teachers to create content that can be published in various formats, including printed newspapers and digital information sheets. This innovative approach empowers educational communities to showcase their narratives and connect with a wider audience.

Wingspans

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Wingspans operates a digital platform designed for self-discovery and career exploration. It uses storytelling and interactive tools to provide students with real-world insights into various careers, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future.

Video.Bot

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Video.Bot is a technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2010. It specializes in creating video-based bots that engage users through one-on-one interactive conversations. These bots use rich visuals and a playful approach to explain complex subjects, making them suitable for educational or informational purposes. The platform personalizes storytelling by utilizing real user data at scale, enabling applications such as customer onboarding, product explanations, cross-selling, upselling, and migrating customer care to digital channels. Video.Bot's innovative use of video enhances engagement and simplifies the understanding of intricate subjects, benefiting educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and organizations.

Dash Beyond

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Dash Beyond is a technology company specializing in AI-driven career guidance for students aged 13 and above. Its platform combines machine learning algorithms with psychological science and a library of short career documentary films to provide personalized career recommendations. The gamified counseling process aims to engage students and help them explore future education and work options, ultimately assisting them in achieving their long-term career goals.

Rhymella

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Rhymella, Inc. is a company that operates a web-based platform focused on publishing personalized children's stories. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Newtonville, Massachusetts, Rhymella leverages automation to craft original narratives by incorporating user-submitted photos and specific details from personal experiences. Each story features the child as the main character, transforming everyday moments into imaginative adventures. By integrating customer content, Rhymella aims to foster meaningful connections between brands and their audiences, offering a unique storytelling experience that resonates with families.

Video.Bot

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Video.Bot is a technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2010. It specializes in creating video-based bots that engage users through one-on-one interactive conversations. These bots use rich visuals and a playful approach to explain complex subjects, making them suitable for educational or informational purposes. The platform personalizes storytelling by utilizing real user data at scale, enabling applications such as customer onboarding, product explanations, cross-selling, upselling, and migrating customer care to digital channels. Video.Bot's innovative use of video enhances engagement and simplifies the understanding of intricate subjects, benefiting educational institutions, online learning platforms, businesses, and organizations.

Training Competence

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Training Competence is an e-learning company that facilitates the process of learning healthcare-related procedures that can save time, money, and lives. The company shortens the learning curve in skills training with the use of human networks of instructors and obtaining educational data to improve feedback while learning. It seeks to strengthen the areas of personalized learning systems and courseware while gathering specific data that will enable a solid AI-based learning technology. It was established by Julian Varas in Santiago, Region Metropolitan in 2015.

Cariina

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Cariina is an operations enablement platform designed for schools. It helps administrators manage transportation, attendance, extracurricular activities, and events efficiently through a mobile application that promotes safety and transparency.

Out Of The Box Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Out Of The Box is a consumer edtech startup founded out of MIT. We bring classroom learning and playing experiences to children anywhere, through a learning platform with personalized content (software) and an award-winning classroom-in-a-box (hardware) that transforms any space into a learning and playing environment.

Algobrix

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Algobrix manufactures educational robotics kits that teach children the fundamentals of programming using physical building blocks. Their interactive approach helps students learn core programming concepts such as loops, robot navigation, and sensor usage in a fun and engaging manner.

Musician Pro

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Musician Pro is creating a music theory learning platform aimed at enhancing the efficiency of music education. The platform assists individuals in mastering music fundamentals at a professional level by providing tools for independent practice. It features keyboard practice and review options, allowing users to engage in self-directed learning without excessive dependence on instructors. Additionally, the platform includes an online reporting system that enables educators to track student progress and effectively manage their classes. By offering teacher-like feedback, Musician Pro empowers students to take charge of their learning, facilitating faster advancement in their musical skills.

Plethora

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Plethora is a company that focuses on developing an online education platform aimed at teaching computational thinking to students, particularly children aged eight and above. The platform features a riddle game that creates an engaging, game-like environment where users encounter scenario-based challenges. This approach encourages innovative thinking and allows students to apply the principles they learn by creating new game levels. By emphasizing intuitive principles rather than specific programming languages or syntax, Plethora's platform enhances students' learning capabilities and fosters the development of essential thinking skills.

Eton.News

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Eton.News is a storytelling platform specifically designed for educational institutions, focusing on the journalism process to enhance student engagement. The platform facilitates the writing and editing of news and events, allowing users to upload and share their experiences globally. Eton.News enables students and teachers to create content that can be published in various formats, including printed newspapers and digital information sheets. This innovative approach empowers educational communities to showcase their narratives and connect with a wider audience.

Zogo

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Zogo is a mobile education app that teaches financial literacy to Generation Z by delivering bite-sized modules and rewarding progress with points redeemable for rewards. Founded in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, the platform offers more than 300 modules covering budgeting to more advanced topics, with quick quizzes after each module. The app is used with financial institutions to engage teen customers and support financial education in schools. Zogo combines gamified learning with practical money concepts to build literacy. It is backed by Techstars and MetLife and has won industry awards.

Zogo

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Zogo is a mobile education app that teaches financial literacy to Generation Z by delivering bite-sized modules and rewarding progress with points redeemable for rewards. Founded in 2018 and based in Newark, Delaware, the platform offers more than 300 modules covering budgeting to more advanced topics, with quick quizzes after each module. The app is used with financial institutions to engage teen customers and support financial education in schools. Zogo combines gamified learning with practical money concepts to build literacy. It is backed by Techstars and MetLife and has won industry awards.

Infiniteach

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Infiniteach is a technology-driven education company focused on autism innovation through digital learning and training. It provides a digital learning platform for children with autism and its first product, Skill Champ, lets parents and teachers create customized lessons grounded in evidence-based interventions. The company offers a tablet-based learning application and online training modules that address autism core skills, delivering tools to help children learn and develop skills and to expand access to education, community living, healthcare, and employment opportunities. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Infiniteach aims to support educational access and independence for individuals on the autism spectrum.

Catalyst Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Catalyst Education is an innovative educational technology company. They work with faculty and departments to transform and modernize their lab teaching. They provide sapling learning, a market-leading stem online homework platform for lecture courses.

DoBrain

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
DoBrain is a developer of an innovative online learning platform aimed at enhancing children's education through advanced technology. The platform features an artificial intelligence-based interface that offers brain training and development tests presented in engaging formats such as games and stories. Additionally, DoBrain provides comprehensive brain test reports that analyze a child's cognitive abilities in detail. This approach enables children to learn in an immersive environment, fostering healthy cognitive development and a deeper understanding of new concepts.

Camppedia

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Camppedia operates an online marketplace that facilitates book camps for children. Its platform enables parents to search for suitable camps based on specific criteria, connects them with camp providers, and streamlines the process of planning school breaks. This service offers parents convenience and transparency while providing camp operators with efficient marketing and back-office support.

PTC WIZARD

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
PTC Wizard is an online scheduling system makes easiest way to schedule parent-teacher conferences. Their scheduling software system allows parents to meet with groups of teachers simultaneously without having to worry about conflicting appointments.

Audiolex

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Audiolex is a company focused on enhancing speech and language development in children. Recognizing that many children lack access to necessary support, Audiolex has developed the Lexicon platform. This platform equips parents, teachers, and speech-language pathologists with essential tools for identifying and addressing speech and language issues. By generating tailored resources for each child, Audiolex aims to facilitate effective intervention strategies, ultimately promoting better communication skills and overall development for children in need.

ForagerOne

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
ForagerOne is an education technology company that provides software solutions for academic institutions to facilitate research collaboration and mentorship. Its platform serves as a centralized marketplace, connecting students with faculty researchers, thereby enhancing the academic experience. In addition to fostering these connections, ForagerOne offers tools to host virtual and hybrid academic events, enabling institutions to showcase content and promote meaningful interactions. The platform also equips administrators with actionable analytics, supporting institutional assessment and improvement. Through its comprehensive offerings, ForagerOne aims to accelerate research and foster a collaborative academic environment.

Ludibuk

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Ludibuk is an educational software company dedicated to transforming conventional books into engaging, interactive experiences for K-12 Spanish-speaking students. By leveraging gamification strategies and machine learning technology, Ludibuk enhances reading engagement and comprehension. Its digital library, accessible via desktop and mobile applications, offers a diverse range of pedagogical materials presented in various formats. This approach promotes individualized learning experiences, providing students with customized feedback and real-time progress reports for teachers. As a result, Ludibuk aims to improve literacy skills and foster a deeper connection between students and reading.

Emergent Tree Education

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Emergent Tree supports school implementation. They transform the educational experience with a framework for multi-tiered social, emotional, and behavioral supports that empower teachers, inspire students, and turn classrooms into thriving school communities.

Moolah U

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Moolah U, LLC is a company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in financial education programs for children and teenagers. Founded in 2007, Moolah U offers a variety of engaging learning experiences, including camps, games, and at-home activities, designed to teach young people about money management and personal responsibility. The company has developed a kid-friendly app that encourages smart financial habits by allowing children to prioritize their savings goals according to their individual interests. Through its innovative approach, Moolah U aims to equip the next generation with essential financial literacy skills.

SeiaQ

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
SeiaQ is an online educational platform offers its customers an advanced teaching method. The platform provides services including personal assessment of written and verbal, dozens of recorded and direct lectures, and online guide - 24/7. It was founded in 2018 and is based in Haifa, Hefa, Israel.

Lingopie

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Lingopie Inc. is an innovative online platform that facilitates language learning through the integration of television shows and movies. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Lingopie leverages natural language processing technology and linguistic research to create an engaging learning experience. The platform features a vast library of foreign TV shows and movies, each equipped with native subtitles that enhance comprehension. Users can click on any foreign word for instant translation, which is then added to a personal word bank for later review. Additional interactive tools, such as a built-in flashcard game, further enrich the learning process. By transforming popular media into educational content, Lingopie aims to empower millions of users worldwide to achieve language fluency in an intuitive and enjoyable manner.

Edmit

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Edmit operates an educational technology (ed-tech) platform that aims to enhance transparency in higher education costs and values. The company's platform offers personalized data on scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt, empowering college-bound students and their families to comprehend the holistic costs and affordability of various institutions, thereby facilitating well-informed decision-making.

T-VAR EDTECH

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
T-Var EdTech is the device that allows children to independently learn through practise and manipulative-based instruction, using the same technique that teachers use. It is accessible to low-vision and blind children, as well as children with multiple disabilities.

GAB-on!

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
GAB-on! they make student engagement and academic success in school through student-led conversations at home.

The Mentor Method

Grant in 2018
The Mentor Method, LLC is a Washington, D.C.-based social enterprise founded in 2015 that specializes in mentor matching services. The company provides a platform that connects individuals, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds in tech, with experienced mentors to foster authentic and lasting relationships. Its services include personality profile assessments and algorithm-driven mentor-mentee matching, along with a toolkit featuring email templates and process suggestions to facilitate engagement. The Mentor Method also offers workshops and courses aimed at skill advancement, focusing on enhancing workforce inclusivity and talent retention. By prioritizing people and value-fit in its matching process, the company aims to create stronger teams and inclusive workplace cultures.

Eduemplea

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Eduemplea is a training center focused on providing education and skills development for employment in South America. The company offers innovative and relevant training programs designed to address the challenges of a competitive job market. Its services include the analysis of current employment situations, the design and implementation of tailored training centers, and support for employee selection processes. By enhancing productivity and competitiveness, Eduemplea aims to empower individuals with essential professional and personal development skills, ultimately fostering their growth in the workforce.

Scintia

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Scintia operates a biotechnology education platform that aims to simplify teaching, research, and innovation in synthetic biology. It provides interactive learning modules, hands-on laboratory equipment, and personalized teacher support to help students and educators in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics explore biotechnology through practical experiences and develop critical thinking skills.

Zegments

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Zegments is an e-learning platform that provides a digital space for students to access online courses across a variety of subjects. The platform features engaging formats such as video lessons, interactive maps, and exercises, allowing students to learn disciplines including math, physics, chemistry, history, geography, and biology. By focusing on an entertaining approach to education, Zegments aims to enhance the learning experience and make complex concepts more accessible to its users.

Anthem

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Anthem is a prominent SaaS company specializing in solutions for educational institutions in India. The platform automates essential functions such as fee collection, expense management, admissions, and teaching, thereby enhancing operational efficiency for schools, colleges, and co-curricular institutes. With a user base exceeding 65,000 educational institutions, Anthem offers a comprehensive money management system that includes features like cash flow analytics, bank reconciliation, spend control, and financial reporting. By streamlining these processes, Anthem helps educational institutions improve fee collection, minimize revenue loss, and manage expenses more effectively, providing them with greater control over their financial operations.

BlocksCAD

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
BlocksCAD, Inc. is an education technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in tools designed to enhance learning in science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). The company offers BlocksCAD, a cloud-based 3D modeling software that facilitates the teaching of math, computational thinking, and coding concepts through hands-on visualization and model design for 3D printing. Developed with input from educators, BlocksCAD features a user-friendly block-based programming interface tailored for students in grades three and above. The software promotes a deep understanding of geometry and spatial reasoning while aligning with educational standards to support effective lesson plans. Through its innovative approach, BlocksCAD aims to foster essential skills in students and enhance their engagement with advanced mathematical concepts and computer programming.

Applica2

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Applica2 is an educational organization that specializes in creating both digital and printed resources designed for the implementation of educational programs in institutions. The company focuses on developing programs aimed at children, utilizing innovative pedagogical technology, design, and navigational features to enhance individual and collective learning experiences. By providing these resources, Applica2 supports parents in fostering better developmental and educational outcomes for their children.

EDUSTA

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Edusta is online education app that provides educational toys in the style of 3D assembly

Living a Book

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Living A Book Inc. is a Redwood City, California-based company that specializes in developing Pathbooks, an interactive book reading application available in English and Spanish. This innovative platform enables users to make decisions that influence the storyline and outcome of the books they read, providing a unique and immersive reading experience. In addition to catering to individual readers, Living A Book allows book publishers to submit their works for publication on the platform. The company also offers specialized plans for schools, positioning itself within the e-books, mobile games, and physical books industries. Founded in 2018, Living A Book is dedicated to transforming the way stories are experienced through technology and interactivity.

MathodiX

Grant in 2017
MathodiX is a specialized assessment platform focused on evaluating student skills and understanding in mathematics. It employs a unique algorithm that analyzes every step of a student's open-response answers, offering a thorough evaluation rather than merely assessing the final results. This allows students to receive detailed personal feedback on their performance and guidance on areas for improvement. Additionally, the platform provides teachers with comprehensive class analyses, highlighting common mistakes among students. This functionality not only aids educators in identifying areas where their students may struggle but also facilitates the creation of tailored homework assignments that include open-ended and mathematical questions, thereby enhancing the overall learning experience.

Finnest

Grant in 2017
Finnest, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2016 that develops application software aimed at teaching children and teenagers essential financial skills through gamification. The mobile app and secured debit card account provide tools and activities designed to instill good money habits, covering topics such as financial education, personal finance, savings, and responsible spending. By facilitating easier transfers between parents and their children, Finnest encourages young users to save and grow their money while fostering an understanding of money management and investment. The platform represents an innovative approach to financial literacy for the younger generation.

Frank

Grant in 2017
Frank is a personal online career coaching platform that assists disadvantaged students in navigating the job search process. It provides real-time, personalized guidance to undergraduates seeking internships and employment, differentiating itself from traditional career offices and forums by offering on-demand support without judgment. In addition to helping students, Frank has developed a career development application aimed at employees and managers. This application provides tailored coaching on various aspects of career growth, including work tips, leadership skill enhancement, and answers to job-related inquiries, thereby enabling individuals and organizations to improve their professional lives and alleviate workplace anxieties.

GooseWay

Grant in 2017
GooseWay is a confidential platform designed to enhance communication and streamline administrative tasks for kindergarten teachers, thereby improving connections among parents, children, and educators. Focused on the MENA region, which boasts significant population growth and a substantial market for pre-school education, GooseWay aims to penetrate this $14 billion sector using a freemium model. The company is driven by a passionate and experienced team dedicated to simplifying the management of educational activities, ensuring that teachers can effectively communicate with parents and foster a more connected educational environment.

LEDsafari

Grant in 2017
LEDsafari is a Lausanne, Switzerland based company founded in 2014 that provides hands-on training programs to enable individuals to design and build solar LED lamps, and operates an educational platform with ready-to-use content and learning tools. The company targets sustainability education in schools, universities, NGOs, businesses, and other institutions, and markets a solar kit that has sold around 15,000 units in 15 countries through its online platform. It plans to expand with augmented reality and mobile technologies to enrich the learning experience, aiming to empower the next generation to tackle climate change by delivering practical knowledge in solar technology and sustainable design.

Mentes Hábiles

Grant in 2017
Mentes Habiles is a manualized school evidence-based drug abuse prevention program that use engaging technology like videos, handouts and digital clips that maintain adolescents attention to develop social and emotional skills. Compared to other countries like the U.S. and the Europe Union, México has no programs that have proved effectivity. We have been implementing this program since 2016 with an excellent response. They are ready to take their program to the next level.

Lanugo Media

Grant in 2017
Lanugo Media is a children's entertainment company that aims to connect children with their Hispanic cultural heritage. It produces original animated videos, an educational app, and live shows, all designed to instill a strong sense of identity and self-worth in children while teaching them essential skills and Spanish language. The company's content is rich in Latin culture, featuring authentic adventures, music, art, games, and Latino values. Additionally, Lanugo Media operates an online retail store selling children's apparel and accessories, further promoting Hispanic culture and language learning.

PowerPlay Technologies

Grant in 2017
PowerPlay is an educational technology company that has developed a way for children to use the outdoor world as their personal game console. With their proprietary motion sensors, they can respond to your every move, thus creating an immersive experience for children to learn and play.

OtheReality

Grant in 2017
OtheReality is a virtual reality platform that aims to foster empathy through immersive experiences that let users inhabit others' perspectives. In education, it offers scenarios that enable students to see the world through different identities and life situations, promoting dialogue, empathy learning, and social understanding. In healthcare, it exposes trainees to provider-patient interactions to build emotional empathy and communication skills, supported by an app-based workshop that analyzes learning data to reinforce outcomes.

Museloop

Seed Round in 2017
Museloop is an innovative company that has developed an augmented reality gaming platform designed specifically for museums. This platform enables museums to easily create a mobile app tailored for their visitors, enhancing the overall experience through game-based tours that highlight art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers a range of game templates and a content management system, allowing museums to quickly input their own information and generate a unique app for any exhibition, whether permanent or temporary. The platform not only engages the younger tech-savvy generation but also facilitates educational interactions, making museum visits more enjoyable. Additionally, Museloop provides museums with the capability to collect substantial data on visitor behavior, further enhancing their understanding of audience engagement.

Aula Education

Seed Round in 2017
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.

Wizdy

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Wizdy develops educational game apps for kids that encourage positive lifestyle habits. The company was incorporated in 2012 and is based in Allston, Massachusetts.

eFarm.cm

Grant in 2016
eFarm.cm is an online marketplace and value-chain partner in agribusiness serving Cameroon and Africa. It provides a platform to showcase agro-pastoral produce and connect producers with buyers worldwide, supported by technical and logistics services for production, harvest, and post-harvest activities in hard-to-reach farming communities. The service line includes production, preservation, purchasing and selling of produce to ensure reliable, consistent supplies, along with training through an agricultural academy. The platform features e-commerce listings, mobile and international payment integrations, and flexible pricing mechanisms, enabling agro-pastoral producers, individuals, and dealers to increase product visibility, reduce waste, and access global markets through digitally facilitated trade.

Up Learn

Grant in 2016
Up Learn Limited is an online education platform based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2016. The company focuses on enhancing the academic performance of A Level students by leveraging artificial intelligence and neuroscience. It offers a personalized learning experience by assessing each student's strengths and weaknesses, allowing for tailored educational content. The platform features interactive video lessons, quizzes, exam questions, and spaced repetition techniques to improve knowledge retention and application. Courses are specifically designed to align with various subjects and exam boards. Up Learn aims to deliver effective learning outcomes, guaranteeing A*-A results for its users through its innovative and scalable educational approach.

Inq-ITS

Grant in 2016
Inq-ITS develops virtual science labs for grades 5-10, aligning with educational standards. Their platform improves students' inquiry skills and critical thinking while reducing teachers' grading time via automatic scoring and AI-tutor feedback.

Project Mudra

Grant in 2016
Project Mudra engages in imprinting vital skills in the lives of students who are underprivileged.

Otsimo

Grant in 2016
Founded in 2016, Otsimo is dedicated to democratizing early childhood education, particularly for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They develop award-winning games using Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) techniques, accessible on iOS and Android devices. Headquartered in San Francisco, they have an R&D office in Turkey.

Trunkaroo

Grant in 2016
Trunkaroo is an education technology company that offers a monthly subscription service designed for children aged three to eight. Each month, Trunkaroo delivers hands-on projects that encourage creativity and experimentation, focusing on making STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) engaging and enjoyable. The subscription boxes include all necessary materials and instructions, providing a hassle-free way for children to explore various educational themes through art and science projects. By promoting interactive learning experiences, Trunkaroo aims to foster a lasting interest in STEAM subjects among young learners.

StellarNova

Grant in 2016
StellarNova is an innovative multimedia company dedicated to inspiring children, particularly girls, in the fields of science and technology. Recognizing the underrepresentation of women in these areas, StellarNova aims to change the narrative by providing engaging and educational experiences. The company develops a line of educational toys that teach scientific concepts through literature, adventures, and hands-on activities. These products are designed to create fun and immersive learning opportunities for children both at home and in school, fostering a lasting interest in science and empowering the next generation of science leaders.

Naturebytes

Grant in 2016
Naturebytes combines hackable technology with outdoor education. It offers a wildlife camera kit for monitoring wildlife and educational courses in computer programming, design, technology, and natural sciences.

Joulez

Grant in 2016
Joulez is an innovative company focused on inspiring and empowering tween girls in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). By creating educational products that appeal specifically to girls, Joulez aims to disrupt the traditional, male-oriented STEM toy market. The company designs fashionable, programmable, and connected room décor building kits that allow girls to engage in hands-on activities while developing essential STEM skills. Through deep user testing, Joulez ensures that its products resonate with both girls and their parents. These kits not only promote creativity and personalization but also provide access to engaging online content, equipping young girls with the knowledge, vocabulary, and confidence needed to pursue careers in technology and innovation.

Wizer.me

Grant in 2016
Wizer.me is an educational platform that empowers teachers to design engaging digital worksheets effortlessly. The platform facilitates the creation and sharing of interactive learning materials among educators while enabling them to monitor student performance effectively. By providing insights into each child's progress, Wizer.me allows for immediate feedback and encouragement, enhancing the learning experience. The platform incorporates elements of social interaction and gamification, fostering a more dynamic and motivating environment for students.

Lyriko

Grant in 2016
Lyriko is a language learning platform that uses music as its primary teaching tool. It offers interactive gameplay with four distinct modes focusing on listening, reading, vocabulary skills, spelling, grammar, and social engagement. The platform aims to make language learning fun, effective, convenient, and social.

History Bombs

Grant in 2016
History Bombs is an edtech company that makes history engaging through syllabus-aligned video lessons and companion resources. Its platform provides video lessons, inquiry-led activity sheets, quizzes, flashcards and independent learning tools to support teachers and homeschooling families with comprehensive history education, progress tracking, and deeper understanding across diverse learning environments. Founded in October 2016 and guided by a former OFSTED inspector, History Bombs has sold to school customers in the UK, USA, Australia and France. The company focuses on expanding its sales and marketing to achieve wider market penetration.

SpellAfrica Initiative

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
The SpellAfrica is an Edtech startup with a mission to reduce illiteracy via mobile devices. They are introducing an AI powered tutor known as SABI. SABI is a Personal Digital Tutor Design to teach all key areas of the English via mobile devices. They are currently alleging partnership pact with an industry leader in the area of curriculum design. SABI is been embedded with a mobile pedagogy that covers the four areas of language learning. READING, WRITING, SPEAKING, and LISTENING.

SoundBridge

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
SoundBridge is a music production powerhouse providing state-of-the art software and educational products. Their team consist of music producers and musicians with years of professional experience working in all aspects of music technology.

FilmDoo

Seed Round in 2016
FilmDoo is an online film platform that enables discovery, sharing, and viewing of independent and international cinema. It operates a VOD library of thousands of titles across arthouse, European, Asian, African, and other genres, with a catalog that grew to about 2,800 films. Based in London and founded in 2013, the company expanded beyond film distribution to online edutainment, turning film and video into interactive learning content for language learning and cultural education. Its offerings include classroom and online learning through cinema and an exclusive course authoring tool, LanguageLearning.Film, that lets users create lessons from the film catalogue, creating new revenue opportunities for filmmakers. The platform serves educators and learners worldwide, aiming to enhance learning outcomes by leveraging cinema as a teaching medium.

Museloop

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Museloop is an innovative company that has developed an augmented reality gaming platform designed specifically for museums. This platform enables museums to easily create a mobile app tailored for their visitors, enhancing the overall experience through game-based tours that highlight art while delivering relevant and contextual content. Museloop offers a range of game templates and a content management system, allowing museums to quickly input their own information and generate a unique app for any exhibition, whether permanent or temporary. The platform not only engages the younger tech-savvy generation but also facilitates educational interactions, making museum visits more enjoyable. Additionally, Museloop provides museums with the capability to collect substantial data on visitor behavior, further enhancing their understanding of audience engagement.

AutismSees

Seed Round in 2015
AutismSees was founded to bring a tech solution for young adults who fear eye contact while speaking or fear making presentations. They have learned that people do better in job interviews when they understand how they appear in front of others. You know what they say, “58% of communication is body language. 38% is tone of voice.” Kinesics is the immediate connection between strangers and theirselves during first encounters. They help young adults create positive first impressions by showing them how they look in real time during prep for a job or college interview.

Ivory

Grant in 2015
Ivory is an iOS app that gives any musician, regardless of skill level, useful tools to engage with their sheet music electronically. They are using the recently updated audio recognition capabilities of the iPad to develop a lesson app that will provide curated lessons, easy access to digital sheet music, and real-time feedback as you learn to play piano. By doing this aspiring musicians can embrace their passion for music in the most convenient way possible. Ivory is a music education app which listens to you play, providing real-time analytics, targeted lessons, and gamified elements.

PracticeGigs

Grant in 2015
PracticeGigs is an online training platform that connects aspiring athletes with experienced tennis players to facilitate skill development. By offering an athlete-to-athlete training marketplace, the platform allows users to access on-demand practice sessions with more skilled players. This model not only aids the improvement of aspiring athletes but also enables individuals who are not professional coaches to monetize their skills while contributing to the growth of others. PracticeGigs operates on the principle that training with better players accelerates improvement, fostering a supportive community for athletes at all levels.

Increment

Grant in 2015
Increment is a Rhode Island-based company that designs and manufactures inclusive play equipment and toys aimed at developing children's sensory, developmental, and motor skills. The company creates modular rings with varied textures, weights, fillings, and colors for fidgeting, sensory integration, and therapy, suitable for use in educational and therapeutic settings. Its O-Rings product line features four rings designed for different textures and weights. Founded in 2013 by Cynthia Poon and Maeve Jopson, Increment focuses on durable, locally sourced materials to support learning and growth through hands-on play.
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