Owl Ventures

Owl Ventures, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based venture capital firm specializing in education technology investments. With over $600 million under management, the firm backs entrepreneurs across the education spectrum, from early childhood to career mobility, helping them scale their businesses into category leaders. Owl Ventures takes an active, hands-on approach, leveraging its deep domain expertise to support portfolio companies.

Kriti Bansal

Principal

Emily Bennett

Principal

Malvika Bhagwat

Partner and Head of Outcomes

Hailey Carter

Vice President

Kate Chhabra

CFO and Partner

Tom Costin

Managing Director

Judy Park

Principal

Gloria Samen

Investor

Andrew Solomon

Vice President

138 past transactions

ubiMaster

Series A in 2025
ubiMaster is a company that specializes in providing customized employee benefits and additional services aimed at supporting parents and students. It operates an application-based tutoring platform designed for learners in grades 5 through 13, offering on-demand tutoring with personal tutors accessible at a flat rate. Users can connect with certified tutors for math assistance through video calls or chat, allowing them to send images of math problems for tailored solutions. By enhancing educational support and resources, ubiMaster effectively contributes to the acquisition and retention of both customers and employees.

Complement 1

Seed Round in 2025
Complement 1 is a health technology company dedicated to transforming cancer care through lifestyle medicine. Founded in 2024, Complement 1 has developed the first clinically validated, tech-enabled lifestyle program with daily 1:1 coaching for cancer patients, survivors, and those at high risk. By combining personalized coaching with evidence-based interventions in exercise, nutrition, and somatic practices, Complement 1 helps patients improve their projected quality of life. Backed by leading oncologists and scientific research, Complement 1’s platform integrates seamlessly with conventional oncology care to deliver better outcomes and empower patients in their healing journey. The company is headquartered in the U.S. with a mission to make effective, holistic cancer care accessible to all. For more information, visit complement1.com.

Linus

Seed Round in 2025
Linus is an educational technology company that specializes in helping students prepare for the SAT. Its platform offers interactive lessons, bite-sized challenges, personalized learning plans, and practice tests, providing an engaging and effective way to study for the exam.

Brisk Teaching

Series A in 2025
Brisk Teaching is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered tools for educators. Its mission is to enhance teaching efficiency and effectiveness through innovative, tech-driven solutions. The company offers digital lesson plans, interactive teaching aids, and data-driven insights to help educators tailor their teaching methods to individual student needs. Central to its offerings is an AI-powered teaching assistant that automates tasks, personalizes instruction, and provides real-time student assessment feedback, allowing teachers to focus more on student learning and less on administrative tasks.

BorderPlus

Pre Seed Round in 2025
BorderPlus is a global recruitment platform specializing in connecting skilled healthcare professionals with leading healthcare facilities worldwide. The company offers comprehensive support throughout the recruitment process, including initial interviews, job placement, and innovative language training powered by AI for speaking practice and medical terminology. This enables candidates to achieve language proficiency and cultural insights, ensuring their success in global roles. BorderPlus maintains transparency, operational excellence, and long-term support for both talent and recruiters.

Starbridge

Seed Round in 2025
Starbridge is an AI-powered platform that enables businesses to efficiently secure contracts in the state, local, and education sectors, allowing governments to solve problems faster and more effectively.

Leap

Series E in 2025
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Jotit

Seed Round in 2025
Jotit is an innovative educational technology startup focused on enhancing the learning experience for students, instructors, and parents. The company has developed an e-notebook learning system tailored for primary and secondary education, which aims to create a paperless environment that integrates both physical and digital educational tools. By providing a comprehensive platform, Jotit enables students to remain organized and connected, effectively addressing their educational needs through a unified system.

Ignite! Reading

Series B in 2024
Ignite Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that focuses on improving the reading skills of K-8 students through virtual instruction. By partnering with schools and districts across the country, Ignite Reading provides dedicated virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. The tutoring sessions are conducted daily in targeted one-on-one formats lasting 15 minutes, allowing tutors to address each student's unique needs. Baseline assessments and ongoing progress monitoring enable tutors to identify specific decoding gaps, ensuring that lessons are tailored to support the individual development of each student. Through this approach, Ignite Reading aims to accelerate reading progress and enhance comprehension skills among young learners.

Smalt

Seed Round in 2024
Smalt is a company focused on addressing the talent supply shortage in the trades by recruiting and training young tradespeople through innovative hybrid academies. It offers comprehensive training programs that equip future climate workers with essential skills and access to advanced technology and tools. Smalt's services are tailored for B2B customers, providing high-quality, digitized installation solutions delivered by highly skilled staff. By emphasizing the importance of upskilling and tech enablement, Smalt aims to support the green energy transition while ensuring that its partners receive top-notch installation services.

Brisk Teaching

Seed Round in 2024
Brisk Teaching is a technology company that specializes in AI-powered tools for educators. Its mission is to enhance teaching efficiency and effectiveness through innovative, tech-driven solutions. The company offers digital lesson plans, interactive teaching aids, and data-driven insights to help educators tailor their teaching methods to individual student needs. Central to its offerings is an AI-powered teaching assistant that automates tasks, personalizes instruction, and provides real-time student assessment feedback, allowing teachers to focus more on student learning and less on administrative tasks.

Bling.de

Series A in 2024
Bling is Europes fastest growing family-fintech and helps families understand, manage and grow money by creating an ecosystem for family finances.

Authentica Solutions

Seed Round in 2024
Authentica Solutions is a technology company focused on addressing interoperability challenges within global educational institutions, including K-12, higher education, and workforce solutions. Established by former Microsoft founders after reacquiring the brand from Google, the company has developed the Education Intelligence Platform - Seed™, a cloud-native platform that revolutionizes education data solutions. Seed™ provides tools for data integration, management, quality assurance, and analytics, enabling secure and efficient data exchange across disparate systems. Authentica's offerings include DataSense, an integration platform designed to reduce implementation time and simplify data management for educational organizations. By emphasizing the importance of data sharing, security, and quality, Authentica aims to empower stakeholders in the education sector, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enhancing student success. The company also utilizes the Adoption Improvement Method (AIM) to support clients in maximizing the impact of their solutions, focusing on swift deployment and higher quality outcomes. With a commitment to profitability and meaningful change in students' lives, Authentica Solutions is poised for significant growth in the evolving educational landscape.

Morressier

Series B in 2024
Morressier, established in 2014, operates a virtual conference and publishing platform tailored for scientific events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops. The company's platform facilitates the collection, review, and management of abstracts and presentations, centralizing digital content to streamline hosting and sharing processes. This enables professional and scientific organizations to save time and resources while amplifying their research output. Morressier aims to accelerate scientific progress by connecting the global scientific community through its platform, fostering collaboration and faster advancement of groundbreaking work.

Entangle Protocol

Seed Round in 2024
Entangle is a developer of a cross-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol that focuses on enhancing liquidity provision and yield access through the use of synthetic assets. The platform enables connections between Ethereum virtual machine and non-Ethereum virtual machine chains, facilitating seamless interactions across different blockchain ecosystems. By employing a messaging layer to replicate states, Entangle aims to improve liquidity retention through various utility mechanisms. This allows users to borrow against their synthetic collateral in native stablecoins, thereby increasing the overall efficiency and accessibility of liquidity in the DeFi space.

Subject

Series A in 2023
Subject is an accredited learning platform that transforms online education for middle and high school students through a cinematic curriculum. Focused on engaging digital natives, Subject offers immersive, multimedia experiences that adapt to the needs of learners. The courses feature video lessons averaging 3-8 minutes in length and are designed to be culturally relevant, with full translation and support services for Spanish-speaking students, promoting equitable access to education. Subject’s offerings are backed by rigorous research and recognized by various educational authorities, ensuring their alignment with academic standards. The platform serves schools and districts by providing for-credit courses that address teacher shortages, facilitate credit recovery, and support course expansion, enabling educational institutions to offer a diverse range of subjects regardless of geographic constraints. Subject is committed to helping school districts enhance educational outcomes and achieve their goals through effective collaboration and innovative curriculum solutions.

Letrus

Venture Round in 2023
Letrus is an educational technology company based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2016. It develops an assessment platform designed to enhance students' writing capabilities and reduce functional illiteracy in the Portuguese language. By integrating linguistic, pedagogical, and digital intelligence, Letrus offers a more effective approach to teaching writing. The platform tracks individual students' writing skills and linguistic intelligence, generating detailed reports for teachers. These reports enable educators to assess student performance and tailor instructional strategies, ultimately improving the pedagogical, writing, and cognitive skills of learners.

Kyron Learning

Series A in 2023
Kyron Learning is an EdTech company focused on providing equitable access to personalized education through its online platform. The platform utilizes conversational artificial intelligence technology to monitor and assess student performance, identifying areas of difficulty that require attention from educators. By facilitating one-on-one educational tutorials, Kyron Learning enables tutors and educational institutions to deliver interactive and high-quality instruction tailored to individual student needs.

Sizzle AI

Seed Round in 2023
Sizzle AI operates as a free app that helps you solve problems step-by-step.

Coala SaĂşde

Seed Round in 2023
Coala is the first school-focused digital health ecosystem in Latin America. As trusted partners, we bridge care gaps with empathetic, evidence-based support for the entire school community, anytime, anywhere.

Fizz

Series B in 2023
Fizz is an authorized platform designed to enhance community social structures, particularly within institutions. It develops online social media software that facilitates communication and the sharing of ideas, events, and experiences among users. The platform allows individuals to post secret confessions and ask questions within a closed community, promoting social interaction while maintaining anonymity. By leveraging these features, Fizz aims to foster a more connected and engaged community environment.

Preply

Series C in 2023
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Smalt

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Smalt is a company focused on addressing the talent supply shortage in the trades by recruiting and training young tradespeople through innovative hybrid academies. It offers comprehensive training programs that equip future climate workers with essential skills and access to advanced technology and tools. Smalt's services are tailored for B2B customers, providing high-quality, digitized installation solutions delivered by highly skilled staff. By emphasizing the importance of upskilling and tech enablement, Smalt aims to support the green energy transition while ensuring that its partners receive top-notch installation services.

Maximal Learning

Seed Round in 2023
Maximal Learning is an educational platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance the learning potential of students across all age groups, from K-12 to higher education. The company aims to provide quality educational resources tailored to help individuals achieve their personal and professional objectives. Collaborating with the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Maximal Learning focuses on research-driven methodologies that inform its approach, similar to strategies adopted by major technology firms. By utilizing AI, the platform seeks to create personalized learning experiences that promote optimal educational outcomes for each student.

DeepHow

Series A in 2023
DeepHow is a New York City-based company founded in 2018 by Wei-Liang Kao, Patrik Matos da Silva, and Samuel Zheng. It specializes in developing an AI-powered learning platform aimed at enhancing skilled workforce training in manufacturing, service, and repair sectors. The platform converts complex technical manuals for industrial machine servicing into interactive, step-by-step instructions. This transformation allows clients to carry out inspection, repair, and maintenance tasks more effectively, leading to a significant reduction in errors and rework.

Workera

Series B in 2023
Workera is a precision upskilling platform that enables enterprises, governments, and individuals to enhance their technological capabilities in areas such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The platform utilizes AI-driven assessments and personalized learning plans to provide targeted mentorship and facilitate skill development. By offering an objective analysis of workforce skills, Workera helps organizations identify and mobilize talent effectively. Its approach includes measuring skills at a granular level, allowing for hyper-personalized learning experiences that drive measurable results. This capability equips organizations with actionable data, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding talent acquisition, mobility, coaching, and mentoring, ultimately addressing the critical skills gap in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Fizz

Series A in 2022
Fizz is an authorized platform designed to enhance community social structures, particularly within institutions. It develops online social media software that facilitates communication and the sharing of ideas, events, and experiences among users. The platform allows individuals to post secret confessions and ask questions within a closed community, promoting social interaction while maintaining anonymity. By leveraging these features, Fizz aims to foster a more connected and engaged community environment.

Hazel Health

Series C in 2022
Hazel Health, Inc. is a healthcare company focused on enhancing student health and well-being by providing accessible healthcare services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a telehealth platform that allows K-12 students to connect with healthcare professionals through live video consultations, whether they are in school or at home. This innovative application enables students to receive timely medical attention for a variety of conditions, with the capability for doctors to prescribe over-the-counter medications at school, pending parental approval. By partnering with schools and their nursing staff, Hazel Health aims to ensure that every child has access to necessary pediatric care, thereby supporting their health and readiness to learn. The company was previously known as HippoMD, Inc. before rebranding in September 2017.

ubiMaster

Seed Round in 2022
ubiMaster is a company that specializes in providing customized employee benefits and additional services aimed at supporting parents and students. It operates an application-based tutoring platform designed for learners in grades 5 through 13, offering on-demand tutoring with personal tutors accessible at a flat rate. Users can connect with certified tutors for math assistance through video calls or chat, allowing them to send images of math problems for tailored solutions. By enhancing educational support and resources, ubiMaster effectively contributes to the acquisition and retention of both customers and employees.

Wreno

Seed Round in 2022
Wreno is a developer of a fully-integrated platform tailored for the real estate industry, focusing on vendor compliance management and new vendor sourcing. The company's technology utilizes automated workflows to improve productivity, streamline the onboarding process, and ensure compliance, ultimately saving time and reducing costs for real estate operators. By emphasizing intelligent qualification and matching, Wreno facilitates effective partnerships between vendors and operators within its extensive network, enhancing the overall efficiency of vendor management in the sector.

Bite Ninja

Convertible Note in 2022
Bite Ninja operates as a tech-driven recruitment solution tailored for restaurants. It offers a platform that facilitates safe, remote hiring processes, combining AI-powered tools with virtual teams and training programs. This enables establishments to efficiently hire staff while reducing overhead costs and enhancing customer service through on-demand access to trained employees.

Leap

Series D in 2022
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Welcome Tech

Venture Round in 2022
Welcome Tech is a platform designed to support the 250 million global immigrant communities by connecting them with essential information, products, and services needed to thrive in a new environment. The company reaches over 9 million immigrants annually and has nearly 2 million active users. By utilizing a proprietary data and information engine, Welcome Tech offers tailored and relevant solutions across various sectors, including finance, education, healthcare, telecommunications, and government services. Founded by experts in immigration and technology, Welcome Tech is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and aims to empower immigrant families to become informed and active participants in society.

Galena

Series A in 2022
Galena is a company that provides a centralized platform for professional development, specifically designed for HR professionals in medium to large organizations. It offers access to a diverse range of external courses that cater to the specific development needs and career aspirations of employees. By simplifying operational processes for HR departments, Galena enhances strategic engagement and development management through the use of data intelligence. The platform focuses on delivering individualized learning solutions at scale, which not only supports the professional growth of employees but also helps them prepare for job opportunities. Additionally, Galena maps skills to potential career paths and recommends effective development tools, ensuring that employees remain competitive and informed in their respective fields.

Zeera

Series B in 2022
Zeera is a mental healthcare company founded in 2019 by Ariela Safira and headquartered in New York, United States. It focuses on providing a digital platform combined with in-person experiences for mental health patients, emphasizing a member-centered approach that is both affordable and effective. The platform offers a monthly membership that includes on-demand, therapist-created tools and resources to assist users in navigating challenges such as burnout. By integrating empathy and progressive care, Zeera aims to redesign mental health support, enabling individuals to access research-based therapy tools for their well-being. In addition to its mental health offerings, Zeera also engages with technology enthusiasts through Zeera Wireless, which provides MagSafe compatible accessories and gadgets for Apple devices. This diverse focus highlights Zeera's commitment to enhancing mental wellness and convenience in daily life.

Labster

Series C in 2022
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

Preply

Series C in 2022
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Subject

Series A in 2022
Subject is an accredited learning platform that transforms online education for middle and high school students through a cinematic curriculum. Focused on engaging digital natives, Subject offers immersive, multimedia experiences that adapt to the needs of learners. The courses feature video lessons averaging 3-8 minutes in length and are designed to be culturally relevant, with full translation and support services for Spanish-speaking students, promoting equitable access to education. Subject’s offerings are backed by rigorous research and recognized by various educational authorities, ensuring their alignment with academic standards. The platform serves schools and districts by providing for-credit courses that address teacher shortages, facilitate credit recovery, and support course expansion, enabling educational institutions to offer a diverse range of subjects regardless of geographic constraints. Subject is committed to helping school districts enhance educational outcomes and achieve their goals through effective collaboration and innovative curriculum solutions.

HoyTrabajas

Seed Round in 2022
HoyTrabajas is a human resources technology company based in Bogota, Colombia, that specializes in providing a job search platform aimed at improving the quality of life for users by helping them find suitable employment. The platform employs artificial intelligence algorithms to match candidates with job offers efficiently, allowing users to secure positions in various categories within 48 hours. HoyTrabajas addresses the challenge of high turnover rates in Latin America by enabling organizations to attract and retain low-skilled talent, thus enhancing employability, inclusion, and labor mobility while reducing staff turnover.

Rebel Girls

Seed Round in 2022
Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

Thunkable

Series B in 2022
Thunkable is a United States-based company that develops a user-friendly platform for creating mobile applications. Originating from MIT's App Inventor and YCombinator's W2016 batch, Thunkable allows users to build powerful native apps through a simple drag-and-drop interface, eliminating the need for extensive coding knowledge or complex software installations. The platform offers various built-in app templates that users can customize, and changes can be made and viewed instantly on devices via the Thunkable mobile app. Additionally, Thunkable enables users to easily deploy their applications to all major platforms, including the Play Store, streamlining the development process for app creators of all skill levels.

GrowthSchool

Seed Round in 2022
GrowthSchool is an ed-tech company founded by Vaibhav Sisinty in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on September 1, 2021. It operates as a community-led live learning platform that addresses the gap between industry needs and traditional academic curricula. By partnering with industry experts, GrowthSchool offers high-impact, cohort-based programs designed to enhance personal and professional growth. These programs focus on teaching relevant skills in a short timeframe, ensuring that learners are equipped for immediate employability. The platform emphasizes practical, actionable learning experiences, connecting students with top mentors from leading companies to facilitate real-world application of knowledge. Through its innovative approach, GrowthSchool aims to empower individuals to advance their careers effectively.

UBITS

Series B in 2022
UBITS is an online learning platform focused on employee training in Latin America. It provides a subscription-based service that grants access to a variety of educational resources, including virtual learning sessions, e-learning materials, video tutorials, and live workshops. This platform is designed to assist human resources managers in streamlining and automating corporate training processes, ultimately enhancing employee performance. By prioritizing education, UBITS aims to empower individuals and organizations across the region.

Carb0n.fi

Series A in 2022
Carb0n.fi is a blockchain solution firm focused on the ASEAN region, dedicated to promoting sustainable investment through innovative technology. The company develops a platform that utilizes decentralized finance to create a new asset class in the form of carbon offset non-fungible tokens. This platform allows users to engage with their cryptocurrency while earning rewards in the form of carbon offsets and governance tokens. By offering tools for tracking and estimating carbon footprints, Carb0n.fi enables users to effectively manage and offset their environmental impact.

GrowthSchool

Seed Round in 2022
GrowthSchool is an ed-tech company founded by Vaibhav Sisinty in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on September 1, 2021. It operates as a community-led live learning platform that addresses the gap between industry needs and traditional academic curricula. By partnering with industry experts, GrowthSchool offers high-impact, cohort-based programs designed to enhance personal and professional growth. These programs focus on teaching relevant skills in a short timeframe, ensuring that learners are equipped for immediate employability. The platform emphasizes practical, actionable learning experiences, connecting students with top mentors from leading companies to facilitate real-world application of knowledge. Through its innovative approach, GrowthSchool aims to empower individuals to advance their careers effectively.

uLesson

Series B in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Authoritive

Seed Round in 2021
Authoritive is a developer of a creator-centric text messaging platform that facilitates the sharing of expertise directly with audiences. The company collaborates with content creators and experts to create interactive and engaging programs, which are delivered through audio messages and videos. This approach allows creators to effectively reach new audiences and enhance revenue generation while ensuring that knowledge sharing is seamless and accessible. By focusing on the needs of both creators and their audiences, Authoritive aims to transform the way expertise is communicated.

LingoAce

Series C in 2021
LingoAce is an online education platform based in Singapore that specializes in language learning for children aged 3 to 15. As a leading global provider of Mandarin Chinese language instruction, LingoAce serves learners in over 100 countries. The platform employs a research-backed curriculum aligned with internationally recognized syllabi, utilizing gamification, animated storytelling, and role-playing to create an engaging learning environment. LingoAce offers live online lessons in both Mandarin Chinese and English, alongside app-based early years programs. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to digital learning, being listed among the top 150 transformational growth companies in 2022 by GSV.

Sanjieke

Series C in 2021
Sanjieke is an online education platform focused on serving IT professionals in China. The company specializes in vocational education and corporate training, offering a diverse array of courses aimed at fostering professional growth. Through its online platform, Sanjieke provides industry-specific knowledge and skills that are often not available in traditional educational institutions. This approach enables students to acquire relevant expertise and adapt to the evolving demands of the job market.

Bite Ninja

Seed Round in 2021
Bite Ninja operates as a tech-driven recruitment solution tailored for restaurants. It offers a platform that facilitates safe, remote hiring processes, combining AI-powered tools with virtual teams and training programs. This enables establishments to efficiently hire staff while reducing overhead costs and enhancing customer service through on-demand access to trained employees.

StudySmarter

Series A in 2021
StudySmarter is an EdTech company that offers an intelligent, content-agnostic platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students of all ages. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a variety of educational materials, personalized learning plans, and tools to monitor their progress. Utilizing algorithm-based machine learning and natural language processing, StudySmarter facilitates optimal exam preparation by adapting to individual learning needs. With millions of users worldwide, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named the best EdTech start-up in Germany and Europe by university representatives and education experts.

Noodle

Series C in 2021
Noodle is a U.S.-based organization focused on enhancing the educational experience through innovative online and hybrid programs while also improving traditional classroom models. Founded in 2010 by John Katzman, the company connects students with universities, programs, and resources by providing unbiased data and real-world insights. Noodle collaborates with higher education institutions to develop and implement certificate and degree programs, offering services in marketing, student recruitment, curriculum design, and engagement, as well as support and placement for graduates. By fostering a network of universities, education leaders, and students, Noodle aims to enhance student-faculty engagement and lower educational costs, making higher education more accessible and effective.

Noodle

Series C in 2021
Noodle is a U.S.-based organization focused on enhancing the educational experience through innovative online and hybrid programs while also improving traditional classroom models. Founded in 2010 by John Katzman, the company connects students with universities, programs, and resources by providing unbiased data and real-world insights. Noodle collaborates with higher education institutions to develop and implement certificate and degree programs, offering services in marketing, student recruitment, curriculum design, and engagement, as well as support and placement for graduates. By fostering a network of universities, education leaders, and students, Noodle aims to enhance student-faculty engagement and lower educational costs, making higher education more accessible and effective.

Fiveable

Series A in 2021
Fiveable, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, founded in 2018. It operates an interactive social learning platform designed for Advanced Placement (AP) students and teachers, aiming to foster educational equity. The platform combines content, community, and courses to enhance the learning experience. It features a comprehensive content library and interactive community spaces, allowing students to engage with peers studying similar subjects. Fiveable offers online instruction led by accredited teachers across various disciplines, including history, social sciences, STEM, and languages. The company's mission is to empower students by building their skills and confidence, enabling them to earn college credit through placement exams and succeed in their educational endeavors.

Genially

Series B in 2021
Genially is a leading platform in interactive visual communication, offering an all-in-one online tool for creating engaging presentations, infographics, quizzes, and more. The platform allows users to enrich their content with interactivity and animation effects, making it accessible for individuals without design or programming skills. With over 1,000 customizable templates, users can easily produce striking visual media that captivates audiences. Genially caters to a diverse community of millions, including business professionals, educators, marketers, and designers, and is utilized by well-known companies such as Hulu, Danone, Michelin, and Heineken. The platform aims to transform the way information is communicated, allowing for impactful engagement through easily distributable, layered content.

Apna

Series C in 2021
Apna is India's largest professional networking platform, established in 2019 to support the country's emerging workforce by facilitating unique networking and skill development opportunities. The platform serves over 35 million users across 75 cities and has gained the trust of more than 2 million employers. Apna enables users, particularly from the grey and blue-collar sectors, to create comprehensive profiles, connect with potential employers, schedule job interviews, and engage with peers for upskilling. This approach not only helps job seekers find opportunities that align with their skills and aspirations but also allows employers to hire talent more efficiently and cost-effectively. With significant investment backing, Apna is committed to enhancing livelihoods and creating a robust ecosystem for professional growth in India.

Untapped

Series C in 2021
Untapped is a diversity recruiting platform that allows companies to hire diverse teams. The platform integrates with Applicant Tracking Systems to help discover, attract, engage, and hire talents. Untapped was founded in 2017 by Adam Gefkovicz and Ben Herman and is based in San Francisco, California, United States.

Leap

Series C in 2021
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

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.

Workera

Series A in 2021
Workera is a precision upskilling platform that enables enterprises, governments, and individuals to enhance their technological capabilities in areas such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The platform utilizes AI-driven assessments and personalized learning plans to provide targeted mentorship and facilitate skill development. By offering an objective analysis of workforce skills, Workera helps organizations identify and mobilize talent effectively. Its approach includes measuring skills at a granular level, allowing for hyper-personalized learning experiences that drive measurable results. This capability equips organizations with actionable data, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding talent acquisition, mobility, coaching, and mentoring, ultimately addressing the critical skills gap in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Kiddom

Series C in 2021
Kiddom Corp. is an education technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013. It offers a visual collaborative platform specifically designed for K-12 classrooms, integrating curriculum management, instruction, assessment, and communication tools into a single solution. This comprehensive digital platform is aimed at enhancing the learning experience by allowing teachers to create competency-based curricula and facilitating real-time interaction between students and educators. It enables access to and editing of curriculum from various locations, which supports diverse learning environments including in-class, blended, hybrid, and distance learning. By streamlining these processes, Kiddom helps schools save valuable time and resources while fostering community collaboration and improving educational outcomes.

LingoAce

Series B in 2021
LingoAce is an online education platform based in Singapore that specializes in language learning for children aged 3 to 15. As a leading global provider of Mandarin Chinese language instruction, LingoAce serves learners in over 100 countries. The platform employs a research-backed curriculum aligned with internationally recognized syllabi, utilizing gamification, animated storytelling, and role-playing to create an engaging learning environment. LingoAce offers live online lessons in both Mandarin Chinese and English, alongside app-based early years programs. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to digital learning, being listed among the top 150 transformational growth companies in 2022 by GSV.

Novakid

Series B in 2021
NovaKid Inc. is an online English school based in San Francisco, California, specializing in teaching English as a Second Language to children aged 4 to 12. Since its inception in 2017, the company has delivered over 14 million English lessons, utilizing a methodology centered on full language immersion through engaging games and activities. NovaKid offers both one-to-one and group lessons with qualified native-speaking teachers, providing children with personalized attention and collaborative learning experiences. The platform aims to complement traditional school learning by creating a safe environment for real-life English speaking practice, essential for future academic and career success. Recognized for its innovative approach, NovaKid has received multiple awards, including the Best Digital Language Learning Product of the Year in 2023 and a place on the Inc 5000 list. The company aspires to build a global community of young English learners, fostering meaningful connections across different cultures.

Class Technologies

Series B in 2021
Class Technologies specializes in online learning solutions, focusing on enhancing the educational experience through its software. The company offers a virtual classroom platform that integrates with Zoom, allowing educators to manage attendance, distribute assignments, conduct assessments, and engage in individual student interactions. Key features of the software include a seating chart, ID verification, proctored exams, and participation tracking, which help optimize teaching effectiveness and student performance management. Additionally, Class provides courses in core subjects, electives, and skills development, along with program implementation services to support educational institutions in delivering effective remote education.

Woebot Health

Series B in 2021
Woebot Health is a digital mental healthcare provider that offers a platform designed to deliver personalized support and guidance. Utilizing advanced artificial intelligence and natural language processing, Woebot Health incorporates clinically proven therapeutic techniques into its services. The centerpiece of its offering is Woebot, an engaging relational agent that facilitates continuous, empathic, and user-friendly interactions. This innovative approach allows individuals and organizations to access effective mental health support seamlessly, fitting into daily life and providing help whenever needed. Woebot Health aims to enhance mental well-being through scalable digital tools, making mental health resources more accessible to a broad audience.

Thrive Global

Series C in 2021
Thrive Global is a behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016, with headquarters in New York City and additional offices in San Francisco, Athens, Bucharest, Dublin, and Melbourne. The company aims to transform workplace culture and personal well-being by providing a platform that combines data, storytelling, and actionable strategies known as Microsteps. Thrive Global offers science-based solutions designed to reduce stress and burnout, promoting improved mental and physical health for individuals, corporations, and communities. The company's mission focuses on fostering a healthier relationship with technology and enhancing overall performance and purpose, ultimately challenging the notion that burnout is an inevitable part of success.

UBITS

Series A in 2021
UBITS is an online learning platform focused on employee training in Latin America. It provides a subscription-based service that grants access to a variety of educational resources, including virtual learning sessions, e-learning materials, video tutorials, and live workshops. This platform is designed to assist human resources managers in streamlining and automating corporate training processes, ultimately enhancing employee performance. By prioritizing education, UBITS aims to empower individuals and organizations across the region.

Galena

Seed Round in 2021
Galena is a company that provides a centralized platform for professional development, specifically designed for HR professionals in medium to large organizations. It offers access to a diverse range of external courses that cater to the specific development needs and career aspirations of employees. By simplifying operational processes for HR departments, Galena enhances strategic engagement and development management through the use of data intelligence. The platform focuses on delivering individualized learning solutions at scale, which not only supports the professional growth of employees but also helps them prepare for job opportunities. Additionally, Galena maps skills to potential career paths and recommends effective development tools, ensuring that employees remain competitive and informed in their respective fields.

Subject

Seed Round in 2021
Subject is an accredited learning platform that transforms online education for middle and high school students through a cinematic curriculum. Focused on engaging digital natives, Subject offers immersive, multimedia experiences that adapt to the needs of learners. The courses feature video lessons averaging 3-8 minutes in length and are designed to be culturally relevant, with full translation and support services for Spanish-speaking students, promoting equitable access to education. Subject’s offerings are backed by rigorous research and recognized by various educational authorities, ensuring their alignment with academic standards. The platform serves schools and districts by providing for-credit courses that address teacher shortages, facilitate credit recovery, and support course expansion, enabling educational institutions to offer a diverse range of subjects regardless of geographic constraints. Subject is committed to helping school districts enhance educational outcomes and achieve their goals through effective collaboration and innovative curriculum solutions.

MasterClass

Series F in 2021
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Morressier

Series A in 2021
Morressier, established in 2014, operates a virtual conference and publishing platform tailored for scientific events such as conferences, seminars, and workshops. The company's platform facilitates the collection, review, and management of abstracts and presentations, centralizing digital content to streamline hosting and sharing processes. This enables professional and scientific organizations to save time and resources while amplifying their research output. Morressier aims to accelerate scientific progress by connecting the global scientific community through its platform, fostering collaboration and faster advancement of groundbreaking work.

StudySmarter

Series A in 2021
StudySmarter is an EdTech company that offers an intelligent, content-agnostic platform designed to enhance the learning experience for students of all ages. Launched in 2018, the platform provides users with access to a variety of educational materials, personalized learning plans, and tools to monitor their progress. Utilizing algorithm-based machine learning and natural language processing, StudySmarter facilitates optimal exam preparation by adapting to individual learning needs. With millions of users worldwide, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach, being named the best EdTech start-up in Germany and Europe by university representatives and education experts.

Honorlock

Series B in 2021
Honorlock Inc. is a company that operates an online proctoring platform focused on maintaining academic integrity in online assessments. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, Honorlock offers remote proctoring services which utilize webcams and screen-capturing technology to monitor test sessions. The platform combines traditional proctoring methods, such as ID verification and lockdown browser features, with innovative patented technology designed to enhance security. Honorlock prioritizes user experience by eliminating the need for software downloads, providing on-demand testing, and offering 24/7 support. This approach enables educational institutions to expand their online programs and facilitate convenient, customizable testing for students and faculty.

GreenLight

Series D in 2021
GreenLight is a financial technology company that offers a comprehensive money management platform designed specifically for families. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GreenLight provides a debit card and accompanying app that enables parents and children to earn, save, spend, and invest money effectively. The platform empowers parents with flexible spending controls, tools for managing chores, and automated allowance features, all while promoting financial literacy among children. Users can earn up to 3% cash back on purchases, with the option for parents to automatically invest these rewards in stocks and exchange-traded funds for future family expenses. GreenLight aims to simplify personal finance for families, fostering responsible financial habits from a young age.

Mighty Networks

Series B in 2021
Mighty Software, Inc. operates Mighty Networks, an online platform that enables creators and brands to build and grow engaged communities. Founded in 2017 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company provides a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution that allows users to sell experiences, relationships, and expertise through a combination of community interaction, content, online courses, and subscription commerce. This integrated approach ensures that all offerings are presented under the creator's brand and accessible across multiple platforms. By fostering connections among members, Mighty Networks enhances the value of a creator's brand as the community expands.

Welcome Tech

Series B in 2021
Welcome Tech is a platform designed to support the 250 million global immigrant communities by connecting them with essential information, products, and services needed to thrive in a new environment. The company reaches over 9 million immigrants annually and has nearly 2 million active users. By utilizing a proprietary data and information engine, Welcome Tech offers tailored and relevant solutions across various sectors, including finance, education, healthcare, telecommunications, and government services. Founded by experts in immigration and technology, Welcome Tech is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and aims to empower immigrant families to become informed and active participants in society.

Halo Investing

Series C in 2021
Halo Investing, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, that operates a multi-issuer platform focused on structured notes. Founded in 2015, the company aims to democratize access to structured notes, a sophisticated investment product typically available only to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Halo provides advisory services to investment management firms, offering predefined investment strategies, customized note calendars, and portfolio diversification solutions tailored for financial advisors. Its platform enables clients to analyze, purchase, and manage structured notes throughout their lifecycle, enhancing efficiency for both investors and issuing banks. Additionally, Halo Investing manages securities and investment portfolios for individuals, pension plans, and profit-sharing plans.

Amira Learning

Series B in 2021
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.

Degreed

Series D in 2021
Degreed, Inc. is a lifelong learning platform that enables individuals and organizations to track, discover, and recognize learning and skill development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Salt Lake City, New York, and Leiden, the Netherlands, Degreed provides tools for companies to build skills within their teams. The platform allows employees to create skill profiles and connect to a wide range of learning resources, including courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and expert insights. Additionally, Degreed offers solutions like Degreed Career Mobility, which helps HR leaders and managers adapt to changing market demands by matching employees with in-demand skills to relevant projects, assignments, and job opportunities. This comprehensive approach promotes career mobility and facilitates continuous learning within organizations.

Leap

Series B in 2021
Leap Finance is an ed-tech company focused on supporting Indian students in their pursuit of higher education abroad. The company offers a range of services, including guidance on university selection, preparation for standardized tests like the IELTS and SAT, financial planning, visa assistance, and reviews of Statements of Purpose (SOPs). By providing expert counseling and comprehensive resources, Leap aims to facilitate a smoother educational journey for students aspiring to study internationally.

Preply

Series B in 2021
Preply Inc. is an online marketplace that connects students with tutors for personalized learning experiences. Founded in 2012 and based in Brookline, Massachusetts, the platform allows students to find and engage independent tutors for various subjects and test preparations, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, and IELTS. Tutors can create and offer subject-specific packages that include learning materials, which students can filter based on price, duration, and specific requirements. With a global network of over 50,000 tutors and millions of learners, Preply has facilitated more than 15 million lessons, emphasizing the importance of live engagement in effective learning. The company operates with a diverse team of over 400 employees across multiple locations, including Barcelona and Kyiv, and is committed to creating innovative learning solutions through data-driven approaches.

Newsela

Series D in 2021
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

Codecademy

Series D in 2021
Codecademy is an online educational platform dedicated to teaching digital skills through interactive coding classes and tutorials. It offers free access to a variety of programming languages, including HTML/CSS, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, and PHP. The platform allows millions of users worldwide to engage in hands-on learning by building projects and receiving real-time feedback from peers. Codecademy emphasizes a collaborative learning environment, enabling students to connect and interact with each other globally while honing their coding skills in a user-friendly setting.

Interplay Learning

Series B in 2021
Interplay Learning Inc. is an education technology company based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in online training solutions utilizing 3D simulations and virtual reality. Founded in 2010, the company focuses on enhancing career skills and technical aptitude for students and professionals across various industries. Interplay Learning offers a wide range of training courses, including HVAC, electrical, energy auditing, manufacturing, and construction codes. Its innovative platform combines interactive simulations, instructional videos, and procedural guides to create immersive learning experiences that improve understanding and application of complex concepts. The company serves a diverse clientele, including educational institutions, government agencies, and industry organizations, and also develops tailored training simulations for manufacturers to support their technician training needs globally.

Labster

Series C in 2021
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

SplashLearn

Series C in 2021
SplashLearn is an EdTech startup company providing game-based math and reading courses to students in pre-kindergarten to grade five. It is available across platforms the Web, App Store, and Play Store. The company aims to replace books and videos with game-based learning and offers more than 4,000 games in its system. With data from 3+ billion completed activities, SplashLearn's adaptive algorithm offers each child a personalized learning experience that is fun and immersive. SplashLearn's platform gives 15 to 20 minutes of personalized studying expertise to every learner each day and charges only $12 a month to parents for its service. Alternatively, the service is free for schools. Backed by Accel Partners and OWL Ventures, SplashLearn has bagged prestigious ed-tech awards such as the NASSCOM Emerge50, Parents Choice, and Best App Ever and has been consistently featured among the best apps on the App Store. It was launched in San Francisco, California by Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) graduates Arpit Jain, Joy Deep Nath, Mayank Jain, and Umang Jain in 2011.

Class Technologies

Series A in 2021
Class Technologies specializes in online learning solutions, focusing on enhancing the educational experience through its software. The company offers a virtual classroom platform that integrates with Zoom, allowing educators to manage attendance, distribute assignments, conduct assessments, and engage in individual student interactions. Key features of the software include a seating chart, ID verification, proctored exams, and participation tracking, which help optimize teaching effectiveness and student performance management. Additionally, Class provides courses in core subjects, electives, and skills development, along with program implementation services to support educational institutions in delivering effective remote education.

Stash

Series G in 2021
Stash develops a personal finance application to combine banking, investing, and advice into one platform. Its application's services include personal investment accounts, retirement accounts, and custodial accounts for minors. It also provides the option to buy fractional shares of stocks, bonds, and funds with no add-on trading commissions to help users save small sums of money and make micro-investments.

uLesson

Series A in 2021
uLesson is an educational technology company based in Jos, Nigeria, founded in 2019. It specializes in providing a mobile application that offers home education solutions for students across Africa. The platform delivers curriculum-relevant content in subjects such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and biology, enabling learners to study effectively without the burden of internet connectivity issues. uLesson’s offerings include streaming content and secure digital cards, ensuring accessibility for students with varying internet capabilities. The company integrates a culture-specific curriculum with a network of tutors and practice tests, allowing users to receive tailored educational support aligned with their syllabi. This innovative approach aims to enhance learning outcomes and facilitate exam preparation for students throughout the region.

Workera

Seed Round in 2020
Workera is a precision upskilling platform that enables enterprises, governments, and individuals to enhance their technological capabilities in areas such as data science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The platform utilizes AI-driven assessments and personalized learning plans to provide targeted mentorship and facilitate skill development. By offering an objective analysis of workforce skills, Workera helps organizations identify and mobilize talent effectively. Its approach includes measuring skills at a granular level, allowing for hyper-personalized learning experiences that drive measurable results. This capability equips organizations with actionable data, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding talent acquisition, mobility, coaching, and mentoring, ultimately addressing the critical skills gap in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Lele Ketang

Series C in 2020
LeLe Ketang is an online education platform based in Beijing, China, specializing in K-12 education services. Founded in 2014, the company primarily focuses on providing online training courses for primary and secondary school students, emphasizing subjects such as math and language. LeLe Ketang utilizes innovative teaching methods, including three-minute video lectures and gamification elements, to engage students effectively. Additionally, the platform offers personalized learning experiences through one-on-one interactions, enhancing the educational journey for its users.

BYJU'S

Private Equity Round in 2020
BYJU'S is a prominent global ed-tech company founded in India in 2011, dedicated to providing adaptive and engaging learning solutions to over 150 million students worldwide. The company aims to make high-quality education accessible to learners of all ages through its flagship product, BYJU's: The Learning App, and a diverse portfolio that includes brands such as Disney-BYJU's Early Learn, BYJU's FutureSchool, and WhiteHat Jr. BYJU'S employs personalized learning methodologies that cater to individual learning styles and paces, supported by a network of over 12,000 teachers. The platform utilizes original content, watch-and-learn videos, animations, and interactive simulations to create a contextual and practical learning experience. Additionally, BYJU'S has formed innovative partnerships with major companies like Disney and Google to enhance engagement. Headquartered in India, BYJU'S operates in more than 21 countries and offers programs in over 8 languages, further solidifying its position as a leader in the education technology sector.

Hazel Health

Series C in 2020
Hazel Health, Inc. is a healthcare company focused on enhancing student health and well-being by providing accessible healthcare services. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company offers a telehealth platform that allows K-12 students to connect with healthcare professionals through live video consultations, whether they are in school or at home. This innovative application enables students to receive timely medical attention for a variety of conditions, with the capability for doctors to prescribe over-the-counter medications at school, pending parental approval. By partnering with schools and their nursing staff, Hazel Health aims to ensure that every child has access to necessary pediatric care, thereby supporting their health and readiness to learn. The company was previously known as HippoMD, Inc. before rebranding in September 2017.

Labster

Venture Round in 2020
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

Degreed

Series C in 2020
Degreed, Inc. is a lifelong learning platform that enables individuals and organizations to track, discover, and recognize learning and skill development. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, with additional offices in Salt Lake City, New York, and Leiden, the Netherlands, Degreed provides tools for companies to build skills within their teams. The platform allows employees to create skill profiles and connect to a wide range of learning resources, including courses, videos, articles, books, podcasts, and expert insights. Additionally, Degreed offers solutions like Degreed Career Mobility, which helps HR leaders and managers adapt to changing market demands by matching employees with in-demand skills to relevant projects, assignments, and job opportunities. This comprehensive approach promotes career mobility and facilitates continuous learning within organizations.

MasterClass

Series E in 2020
MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses across a diverse array of subjects, including arts, business, design, sports, and writing. The platform features lessons taught by renowned celebrities, athletes, and industry leaders, making high-quality education accessible to a broad audience. In addition to video instruction, MasterClass offers interactive exercises and supplementary course materials to enhance the learning experience. This approach allows users to develop their skills and knowledge, ultimately supporting their academic and professional growth.

Gather

Seed Round in 2020
Gather is an online platform that helps everyone easily find and book classes that fuel their curiosity. Gather enables users to discover and book live and on-demand classes. Gather connects a community of lifelong learners with worldwide universities, museums, and cultural organizations, thereby enabling users to learn as much as they can from these trusted institutions.

Rebel Girls

Series A in 2020
Rebel Girls is a global empowerment brand focused on inspiring confidence and ambition in girls through diverse content, experiences, products, and community engagement. Originating from a best-selling children’s book series, the brand highlights the stories of extraordinary women from various backgrounds and fields. With a community of nearly 20 million self-identified Rebel Girls across more than 100 countries, Rebel Girls connects with Generation Alpha through its books, award-winning podcasts, events, and merchandise. The launch of the Dream On app in 2021 aimed to enhance sleep routines by offering empowering stories in a screen-free audio format. Additionally, the brand has celebrated cultural milestones, such as the "Celebrate Black Girl Magic" initiative, which includes themed books and events. To date, Rebel Girls has sold 7 million books in 51 languages and achieved 14 million podcast downloads, solidifying its role as a significant influence in children's empowerment and education.

Amira Learning

Series A in 2019
Amira Learning, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in artificial intelligence-driven educational software. Established in 2018, the company has developed an intelligent reading assistant that listens to students as they read aloud, assesses their oral reading fluency, and provides tutoring support. The software recommends stories tailored to each student's reading level and intervenes when necessary to enhance learning. By generating diagnostic reports that highlight strengths and weaknesses, Amira Learning empowers teachers and parents with valuable insights into student progress. This innovative platform not only aids in vocabulary growth, fluency, and comprehension but also enables educators to efficiently track performance and deliver personalized instructional recommendations, ultimately enhancing the reading development of young learners.

WhiteHat Jr.

Series A in 2019
WhiteHat Education Technology Pvt Ltd, founded in 2018 and based in Mumbai, India, offers online coding classes for children aged 5 to 12 through its platform, WhiteHat Jr. This live, one-on-one teaching environment connects students with experienced coding instructors, allowing them to learn the fundamentals of coding, logic, structure, and algorithmic thinking. The curriculum, developed by alumni from prestigious institutions, aims to transform children from consumers of technology into creators by equipping them with the skills to build games, animations, and applications. As a subsidiary of Think & Learn Pvt Ltd, WhiteHat Jr focuses on empowering the next generation with essential coding skills for an increasingly digital world.
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