Reach Capital

Reach Capital is a venture capital firm based in the United States that focuses on investing in early-stage startups within the education-technology sector. The firm concentrates on developing technology solutions that address challenges in early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and workforce reskilling. Reach Capital typically invests between $100,000 and $500,000 in seed rounds, and $1 million or more in Series A or B rounds, acquiring stakes of 3% to 5% in seed investments and 8% to 10% in later rounds. The firm aims to enhance educational opportunities for all learners and acts as a catalyst to encourage both traditional and non-traditional investors to engage with the rapidly growing ed-tech market. Reach Capital does not invest in wearable devices or related applications for use in schools.

Chian Gong

General Partner

Jennifer Wu

Venture Partner

James Kim

Partner

Jim Lobdell

Venture Partner

Esteban Sosnik

Managing Partner

Past deals in EdTech

Cometa

Series A in 2024
Cometa operates in the education sector by offering technological and financial solutions aimed at enhancing access to quality education in Mexico and Latin America. The company has developed a financial payments platform that addresses the technological deficiencies in school administration. Its services include flexible and efficient payment options, such as credit and debit cards, cash, and wire transfers. By automating various operational processes, Cometa enables educational institutions to streamline billing and reconciliation, ultimately saving time and improving overall efficiency.

Ednition

Seed Round in 2024
Ednition is a SaaS company that offers a rostering infrastructure and automation platform edtech companies.

Ello

Series A in 2023
Ello focuses on transforming children's reading experiences by integrating artificial intelligence with traditional books, thereby providing personalized learning through evidence-based reading instruction. The company aims to assist children who encounter difficulties while reading and employs behavioral psychology techniques to encourage continued engagement with the material. By fostering a personal connection with real books, Ello seeks to nurture children's natural curiosity and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. Through its innovative approach, Ello positions itself as a leader in the educational technology space, dedicated to enhancing literacy and making reading a more accessible and enjoyable journey for young learners.

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campus is an accredited online community college that focuses on providing accessible educational opportunities to students across the country. It offers a range of live online and in-person associate degrees and certificate programs, emphasizing student success and support. By leveraging an online educational platform, Campus aims to facilitate a flexible learning environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population.

Cometa

Seed Round in 2023
Cometa operates in the education sector by offering technological and financial solutions aimed at enhancing access to quality education in Mexico and Latin America. The company has developed a financial payments platform that addresses the technological deficiencies in school administration. Its services include flexible and efficient payment options, such as credit and debit cards, cash, and wire transfers. By automating various operational processes, Cometa enables educational institutions to streamline billing and reconciliation, ultimately saving time and improving overall efficiency.

Innovamat

Venture Round in 2023
Innovamat is an educational company focused on enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics for primary students. It offers an innovative platform that integrates various teaching activities, utilizing software to deliver content and develop competencies in areas such as logic, mental arithmetic, and creativity. The platform employs engaging methods, including augmented reality, puzzles, and cognitive tests, to motivate and stimulate students. By transforming traditional classroom experiences, Innovamat aims to make mathematics learning more effective and enjoyable for young learners.

TeachFX

Series A in 2022
TeachFX, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing an application designed to enhance classroom dialogue through machine learning technology. Founded in 2017, TeachFX's platform analyzes and visualizes classroom interactions, distinguishing between teacher talk and student talk. This application provides educators with automated, regular feedback on their teaching practices, helping them identify areas for improvement and encouraging more meaningful and equitable discussions in the classroom. By measuring student engagement and discourse patterns, TeachFX aims to support teachers in fostering a more interactive and effective learning environment.

Immigo

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Immigo is an online language learning platform designed to assist students in achieving fluency and confidence in spoken English. Recognizing the challenges faced by 1.5 billion English learners worldwide, Immigo offers a structured environment where learners can connect with peers to practice speaking. The platform employs a peer-to-peer approach, encouraging accountability among participants, which enhances the learning experience at a more affordable cost compared to traditional one-on-one classes. By leveraging small group discussions and integrating AI-powered feedback, Immigo provides an engaging and comprehensive method for language acquisition, enabling students to improve their skills effectively.

Stellic

Series A in 2022
Stellic Inc. operates an integrated planning and advising platform designed to assist students in navigating their academic journeys effectively. The platform features tools such as a Degree Planner, which includes course search, prerequisite checks, and semester scheduling, along with a Degree Audit that tracks academic progress by calculating completed and remaining requirements. Additionally, the Advisor Tool helps academic advisors identify at-risk students early, while Data Reports provide university administrators with insights into course demand and student performance. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates frustrated with existing degree planning tools, Stellic aims to enhance the educational experience by offering user-friendly, data-driven solutions tailored for both students and institutions. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with a presence in Palo Alto, California.

Paper

Series D in 2022
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.

Outschool

Series D in 2021
Outschool connects motivated learners, parents, and teachers together to create great learning experiences. Their mission is to build the biggest and best global school by offering unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Outschool teachers may be certified teachers, artists, scientists, or other adults with expertise or interest in teaching. It was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Aprende Institute

Series A in 2021
Aprende Institute is an online education platform that provides vocational skills training programs aimed at helping students acquire essential skills for launching their own businesses or pursuing new careers in high-demand fields. The platform features a diverse array of online training courses and diploma programs designed to equip learners with practical knowledge and competencies. By focusing on skills that enable individuals to generate additional income through self-owned businesses, Aprende Institute supports students in their professional development and economic empowerment.

EveryDay Labs

Series A in 2021
EveryDay Labs, Inc. is focused on improving student outcomes by addressing chronic absenteeism through a unique combination of behavioral science, data science, and family engagement. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a toolkit that equips educators with insights, research, and strategies to effectively collaborate with families. This approach aims to ensure that every student has equitable opportunities to learn. By providing attendance intervention reports, EveryDay Labs enables schools and parents to monitor student attendance records, ultimately empowering educators to enhance support systems across districts.

Vinco

Seed Round in 2021
Vinco helps companies empower their workforce via education opportunities.

Coderhouse

Series A in 2021
Coderhouse is an online education platform based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, specializing in live courses focused on programming, design, data, and marketing. Established in 2019, it provides a structured learning experience where students complete assignments that are reviewed by mentors and culminate in a final project. The platform emphasizes practical skills and personal development, offering face-to-face interaction in its courses. Additionally, Coderhouse supports students in their career advancement through services like mock interviews, enhancing their readiness for the job market.

Class Technologies

Series B in 2021
Class provides Class for Zoom, which integrates the Class software on the Zoom Meetings platform to help teachers take attendance, hand out assignments, give a quiz or test, grade work, proctor exams, or talk one-on-one with a student.

Paper

Series C in 2021
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.

Polygence

Seed Round in 2021
Polygence Inc. is an online academic platform founded in 2019 and based in Stanford, California, that focuses on project-based learning. The company provides personalized programs where students collaborate one-on-one with PhD-level mentors to explore their interests and create meaningful projects, such as research papers, podcasts, and video essays. Covering a wide range of subjects from STEM to the arts, Polygence aims to empower students at any stage of their academic journey by fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and independent exploration. The emphasis is on intellectual growth and skill development rather than traditional grading, encouraging students to cultivate their curiosity and confidence as they navigate their educational paths.

Outschool

Series C in 2021
Outschool connects motivated learners, parents, and teachers together to create great learning experiences. Their mission is to build the biggest and best global school by offering unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Outschool teachers may be certified teachers, artists, scientists, or other adults with expertise or interest in teaching. It was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Newsela

Series D in 2021
Newsela, Inc. is an educational technology company that publishes daily online news articles to support students in developing advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company transforms real and current content from trusted providers into accessible learning materials. Its platform features news articles across various categories, including war, science, health, law, arts, and sports, presented at five levels of complexity. This approach enables students of different grades to enhance their non-fiction reading fluency and critical thinking skills in an engaging and user-friendly manner.

Class Technologies

Series A in 2021
Class provides Class for Zoom, which integrates the Class software on the Zoom Meetings platform to help teachers take attendance, hand out assignments, give a quiz or test, grade work, proctor exams, or talk one-on-one with a student.

Paper

Funding Round in 2020
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.

Outschool

Series B in 2020
Outschool connects motivated learners, parents, and teachers together to create great learning experiences. Their mission is to build the biggest and best global school by offering unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Outschool teachers may be certified teachers, artists, scientists, or other adults with expertise or interest in teaching. It was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

EveryDay Labs

Venture Round in 2020
EveryDay Labs, Inc. is focused on improving student outcomes by addressing chronic absenteeism through a unique combination of behavioral science, data science, and family engagement. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company offers a toolkit that equips educators with insights, research, and strategies to effectively collaborate with families. This approach aims to ensure that every student has equitable opportunities to learn. By providing attendance intervention reports, EveryDay Labs enables schools and parents to monitor student attendance records, ultimately empowering educators to enhance support systems across districts.

Ello

Seed Round in 2020
Ello focuses on transforming children's reading experiences by integrating artificial intelligence with traditional books, thereby providing personalized learning through evidence-based reading instruction. The company aims to assist children who encounter difficulties while reading and employs behavioral psychology techniques to encourage continued engagement with the material. By fostering a personal connection with real books, Ello seeks to nurture children's natural curiosity and cultivate a lifelong love for learning. Through its innovative approach, Ello positions itself as a leader in the educational technology space, dedicated to enhancing literacy and making reading a more accessible and enjoyable journey for young learners.

Paper

Venture Round in 2020
Paper is a developer of an educational platform that aims to make personalized tutoring accessible to all students. The platform connects students with certified educators who provide assistance with questions and offer contextualized feedback, helping students identify and understand their mistakes in the learning process. In addition to tutoring, Paper also offers after-school enrichment and resources related to college and career readiness, supporting students throughout their academic journey. The platform allows for tutoring sessions to be recorded and analyzed, further enhancing the learning experience by enabling students to revisit and reflect on their progress.

Riipen

Seed Round in 2019
Riipen is an experiential education platform that facilitates connections between universities and colleges and industry partners. Its primary goal is to enhance students' employability by providing them with project-based experiences that align with real-world industry needs. Through its platform, educators can engage students in short-term projects with companies, fostering valuable skills and creating opportunities for networking. This approach not only helps students gain practical experience relevant to their fields but also allows businesses to increase brand awareness and recruit talent directly from campuses. By bridging the gap between education and industry, Riipen aims to ensure that graduates are better prepared for the job market upon completion of their studies.

Stellic

Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. operates an integrated planning and advising platform designed to assist students in navigating their academic journeys effectively. The platform features tools such as a Degree Planner, which includes course search, prerequisite checks, and semester scheduling, along with a Degree Audit that tracks academic progress by calculating completed and remaining requirements. Additionally, the Advisor Tool helps academic advisors identify at-risk students early, while Data Reports provide university administrators with insights into course demand and student performance. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates frustrated with existing degree planning tools, Stellic aims to enhance the educational experience by offering user-friendly, data-driven solutions tailored for both students and institutions. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with a presence in Palo Alto, California.

Outschool

Series A in 2019
Outschool connects motivated learners, parents, and teachers together to create great learning experiences. Their mission is to build the biggest and best global school by offering unique online classes from hundreds of independent teachers. Outschool teachers may be certified teachers, artists, scientists, or other adults with expertise or interest in teaching. It was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

PeopleGrove

Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational platform based in San Francisco, California, that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education. Founded in 2014, the company offers a centralized platform used by over 650 institutions worldwide to enhance engagement from prospective students to alumni. PeopleGrove facilitates access to mentorship, college navigation, and career support services, thereby helping students persist to graduation, explore career opportunities, and build professional networks. The platform leverages AI and machine learning to provide personalized support, improving student career readiness and confidence. Additionally, PeopleGrove offers solutions for admissions, student services, alumni engagement, and industry partnerships, aiming to increase student retention and foster philanthropy. The platform also supports experiential and project-based learning, ensuring every learner has access to the necessary networks and resources for success. Its mentorship and advising tools have been effectively implemented at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and K-State.

Lingokids

Series A in 2018
Lingokids is the playlearningTM app for more than 10 million families around the world. The app teaches kids ages 2-8 important skills in English to help them discover their natural superpowers. Creativity. Collaboration. Critical thinking. Communication. These are some of the skills that children need to thrive. Parents can join the adventure of learning too. Lingokids has developed more than 600 games and activities kids and parents can play together. Their dream is to have a positive impact on 100 million families and we’re working hard to make it a reality.

Mainstay

Series A in 2018
Mainstay is a developer of a chatbot platform that boosts enrollment, persistence, and completion at hundreds of colleges and universities. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate the path to and through college. Specifically, Mainstay developed Oli, a chatbot that combines AI with human experts to provide free college guidance to all students. For their college partners, it eliminates repetitive tasks, helps colleges meaningfully engage students at scale, and provides deep insights into their pipeline of prospects.

BookNook

Seed Round in 2018
BookNook is an online education platform that focuses on synchronous learning technology and virtual high dosage tutoring, primarily serving K-8 students. The company supports numerous school districts in implementing effective and engaging reading and math programs. By synchronizing multiple devices, BookNook enables small groups to collaborate on rigorous reading exercises, enhancing the quality of instruction and facilitating distance learning. Its innovative approach has gained traction in both schools and after-school programs, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to improve student outcomes in literacy and mathematics.

Ellevation

Series B in 2018
Ellevation, LLC is a software development company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in educational technology for English language learners (ELL). It offers a web-based platform designed to support educators in managing and enhancing the educational experience for multilingual students. The Ellevation program organizes essential student data, facilitates critical monitoring and reporting processes, and aids in instructional planning. Additionally, it provides research-based instructional practices and activities to assist teachers in effectively teaching English learners. The company's offerings include Ellevation Math, which helps students access grade-level math content. Ellevation serves a diverse range of clients, including public school districts, EL coordinators, specialists, teachers, principals, and students throughout the United States. Established in 2006, the company was previously known as ESL Innovations, Inc. before rebranding in 2011.

Frank Financial Aid

Series A in 2017
Frank’s online platform streamlines and simplifies the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) application process. Its mission is to help students reach their greatest potential by getting the most value from their education. Frank aims to assist each student and help them get their maximum financial aid.

BetterLesson

Series B in 2017
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform aimed at K-12 educators, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and established in 2008. The platform connects teachers with personal coaches to establish professional development goals and create tailored learning plans. BetterLesson offers a searchable database that allows users to access lesson plans, classroom materials, and various instructional resources. The company emphasizes research-based professional development focused on enhancing student outcomes, equipping educators with the skills to foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Its offerings include defined learning pathways, self-directed courses, in-depth workshops, and personalized coaching, all designed to support strategic learning initiatives within educational districts and improve teaching effectiveness and student performance.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational platform based in San Francisco, California, that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education. Founded in 2014, the company offers a centralized platform used by over 650 institutions worldwide to enhance engagement from prospective students to alumni. PeopleGrove facilitates access to mentorship, college navigation, and career support services, thereby helping students persist to graduation, explore career opportunities, and build professional networks. The platform leverages AI and machine learning to provide personalized support, improving student career readiness and confidence. Additionally, PeopleGrove offers solutions for admissions, student services, alumni engagement, and industry partnerships, aiming to increase student retention and foster philanthropy. The platform also supports experiential and project-based learning, ensuring every learner has access to the necessary networks and resources for success. Its mentorship and advising tools have been effectively implemented at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and K-State.

Abl Schools

Series A in 2017
Abl Schools is focused on developing innovative school operations software aimed at enhancing the management of time and resources for school leaders. The platform is designed to assist administrators in effectively addressing the diverse needs of students and teachers by analyzing the distribution and utilization of resources. By illustrating the impact of these resources on student opportunities, Abl Schools enables educators to create flexible, transparent, and collaborative learning environments. This approach seeks to transform education by ensuring that all students have meaningful access to rigorous coursework and support.

TeachFX

Pre Seed Round in 2017
TeachFX, Inc. is a company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in developing an application designed to enhance classroom dialogue through machine learning technology. Founded in 2017, TeachFX's platform analyzes and visualizes classroom interactions, distinguishing between teacher talk and student talk. This application provides educators with automated, regular feedback on their teaching practices, helping them identify areas for improvement and encouraging more meaningful and equitable discussions in the classroom. By measuring student engagement and discourse patterns, TeachFX aims to support teachers in fostering a more interactive and effective learning environment.

BookNook

Seed Round in 2017
BookNook is an online education platform that focuses on synchronous learning technology and virtual high dosage tutoring, primarily serving K-8 students. The company supports numerous school districts in implementing effective and engaging reading and math programs. By synchronizing multiple devices, BookNook enables small groups to collaborate on rigorous reading exercises, enhancing the quality of instruction and facilitating distance learning. Its innovative approach has gained traction in both schools and after-school programs, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to improve student outcomes in literacy and mathematics.

Epic

Series C in 2017
Epic is an internet company that specializes in books, eBooks learning, and educational technology. Epic is a well-known children's digital media company that promotes learning in an enjoyable, secure, and kid-friendly environment while allowing youngsters to explore their hobbies. Their digital reading platform is designed to help users to read a wide range of books online.

Kaymbu

Seed Round in 2017
Kaymbu Inc. is a cloud-based documentation and media management solution designed for early education centers, facilitating connections among teachers, families, and administrators. The company provides an iPad-based application that enables educators to capture and document classroom activities through photos and videos, fostering secure communication with families. Teachers and administrators can access this content via web and mobile devices, allowing for the addition of contextual notes and alignment with various assessment frameworks or accreditation criteria. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Kaymbu aims to make learning visible and strengthen the relationships between home and school through its innovative platform.

Nearpod

Series B in 2017
Nearpod Inc. offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the learning experience in both traditional and remote educational settings. Founded in 2011 and based in Aventura, Florida, Nearpod enables educators to create and deliver interactive multimedia presentations that engage students through synchronized use of mobile devices, particularly iPads. The platform allows teachers to convert existing content into mobile-friendly formats, facilitating real-time feedback via features such as polls and quizzes. Additionally, Nearpod provides a certified educator community that shares webinars, lessons, and training materials, along with various curriculum services, including resources focused on digital citizenship, social-emotional learning, and college readiness. By leveraging technology in the classroom, Nearpod aims to transform students into active participants in their education.

Mainstay

Seed Round in 2017
Mainstay is a developer of a chatbot platform that boosts enrollment, persistence, and completion at hundreds of colleges and universities. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate the path to and through college. Specifically, Mainstay developed Oli, a chatbot that combines AI with human experts to provide free college guidance to all students. For their college partners, it eliminates repetitive tasks, helps colleges meaningfully engage students at scale, and provides deep insights into their pipeline of prospects.

Mainstay

Seed Round in 2016
Mainstay is a developer of a chatbot platform that boosts enrollment, persistence, and completion at hundreds of colleges and universities. The company uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to facilitate the path to and through college. Specifically, Mainstay developed Oli, a chatbot that combines AI with human experts to provide free college guidance to all students. For their college partners, it eliminates repetitive tasks, helps colleges meaningfully engage students at scale, and provides deep insights into their pipeline of prospects.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2016
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational platform based in San Francisco, California, that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education. Founded in 2014, the company offers a centralized platform used by over 650 institutions worldwide to enhance engagement from prospective students to alumni. PeopleGrove facilitates access to mentorship, college navigation, and career support services, thereby helping students persist to graduation, explore career opportunities, and build professional networks. The platform leverages AI and machine learning to provide personalized support, improving student career readiness and confidence. Additionally, PeopleGrove offers solutions for admissions, student services, alumni engagement, and industry partnerships, aiming to increase student retention and foster philanthropy. The platform also supports experiential and project-based learning, ensuring every learner has access to the necessary networks and resources for success. Its mentorship and advising tools have been effectively implemented at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and K-State.

Play Piper

Seed Round in 2016
Piper is a Minecraft toolbox for budding engineers that leverages kids' love of Minecraft to show them that building real gadgets is effortless and fun. At a time when technology pervades every part of our life, kids learn to passively USE technology, but not to CREATE with it. We believe that giving kids an opportunity to become creators rather than consumers, and to do it through a game their already understand and love is a powerful way to replace screen-time with build-time. Letting kids invent, tinker, and build in the physical world while they are young is the most powerful way to empower them to create the future.

Tynker

Series A in 2016
Tynker is a creative computing platform where millions of kids have learned to program and built games, apps and more. Tynker's mission is to provide every child with solid foundations in Computer Science, programming, and critical thinking skills to prepare them to become better architects of their future world. Tynker offers self-paced online courses for children to learn coding at home, as well as an engaging programming curriculum for schools. Tynker’s intuitive visual programming language enables kids to build web and mobile apps, design RPG and platformer games, control robots, program drones, and even modify Minecraft worlds.

KickUp

Seed Round in 2016
KickUp helps professional development teams differentiate teacher support through analytics. Its SaaS-based analytics platform is designed to offer professional learning services. The analytics platform helps users customize pre-loaded goals to align with their district or region's strategic goals, pull together real-time data from surveys. They partner with K-12 organizations to coordinate professional learning efforts, improve decision-making, and ensure that great ideas translate into demonstrable outcomes in the classroom. Jeremy Rogoff, Victoria Kinzig, and Eric Krupski headquartered KickUp in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 2014.

Nearpod

Series A in 2016
Nearpod Inc. offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance the learning experience in both traditional and remote educational settings. Founded in 2011 and based in Aventura, Florida, Nearpod enables educators to create and deliver interactive multimedia presentations that engage students through synchronized use of mobile devices, particularly iPads. The platform allows teachers to convert existing content into mobile-friendly formats, facilitating real-time feedback via features such as polls and quizzes. Additionally, Nearpod provides a certified educator community that shares webinars, lessons, and training materials, along with various curriculum services, including resources focused on digital citizenship, social-emotional learning, and college readiness. By leveraging technology in the classroom, Nearpod aims to transform students into active participants in their education.

Volley

Seed Round in 2016
In residence at JPMorgan Chase with >$10 million in backing from Zuckerberg Ventures, Fathom Capital, and Silicon Valley Bank (SVB); senior execs from Apple, Facebook, and Goldman Sachs; and a Silicon Valley team of machine learning and enterprise EdTech innovators from Google, the NSA and CIA, Carnegie Mellon, and Goldman, Volley (volley.com) is on mission to synthesize the world’s enterprise knowledge. The platform offers autonomous knowledge management and learning technologies for the enterprise, used in the Fortune 100 for training in cybersecurity, operational risk management, BPM, anti-fraud, corporate knowledge, sales enablement, and more. With Volley, firms accelerate time-to-expertise by automatically generating intelligent “microlearning” or "microbriefing" experiences personalized to employees or customers while pinpointing hidden knowledge gaps. Volley is the first such member of the UC Santa Cruz Center for Excellence in Data Science Research and a private sector advisor to the U.S. Advisory Committee on Artificial Intelligence.

BetterLesson

Series A in 2016
BetterLesson, Inc. is a professional development platform aimed at K-12 educators, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and established in 2008. The platform connects teachers with personal coaches to establish professional development goals and create tailored learning plans. BetterLesson offers a searchable database that allows users to access lesson plans, classroom materials, and various instructional resources. The company emphasizes research-based professional development focused on enhancing student outcomes, equipping educators with the skills to foster meaningful, student-centered learning experiences. Its offerings include defined learning pathways, self-directed courses, in-depth workshops, and personalized coaching, all designed to support strategic learning initiatives within educational districts and improve teaching effectiveness and student performance.

SchoolMint

Series A in 2016
SchoolMint is a cloud-based platform designed to simplify student enrollment and school choice for PreK-12 educational systems worldwide. Established in 2013, it has been adopted by over 6,000 schools to manage various aspects of the enrollment process, including student registration, applications, lottery management, and digital document submissions. The platform is accessible online and on mobile devices, and it seamlessly integrates with leading student information systems (SIS). By transforming the enrollment experience, SchoolMint enhances communication between parents and schools, facilitating a more efficient admission process for independent, charter, and district schools.

Abl Schools

Seed Round in 2016
Abl Schools is focused on developing innovative school operations software aimed at enhancing the management of time and resources for school leaders. The platform is designed to assist administrators in effectively addressing the diverse needs of students and teachers by analyzing the distribution and utilization of resources. By illustrating the impact of these resources on student opportunities, Abl Schools enables educators to create flexible, transparent, and collaborative learning environments. This approach seeks to transform education by ensuring that all students have meaningful access to rigorous coursework and support.

EdSurge

Series A in 2015
EdSurge, Inc. operates a community focused on innovation in education technology, providing news, insights, and resources for educators, entrepreneurs, and investors. Founded in 2011 and based in Burlingame, California, EdSurge features a product browser that allows users to filter information by subject, audience, and technology platform. The organization is recognized for its comprehensive database of edtech products and companies, as well as its regular reporting on the education technology ecosystem. EdSurge publishes a weekly newsletter, hosts events such as the San Francisco education technology meetup and a series of nationwide summits, and runs the Digital Innovation in Learning Awards. Additionally, it offers a jobs board and the Edtech Concierge service to assist education leaders in selecting appropriate tools. With a mix of technologists, educators, and journalists, EdSurge aims to foster the effective adoption of education technology through impartial reporting and community engagement. The organization has received venture funding and grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

WriteLab

Seed Round in 2015
WriteLab is an online writing platform offering immediate, objective, and constructive responses to any writer's prose. WriteLab utilizes probability and statistics to identify patterns in each writer's choices. Writers can accept or reject suggestions, and WriteLab learns continuously from these choices, customizing its algorithms to suit users' preferences. Users receive customized feedback, generating powerful analytics. The platform designed for high school and higher education students that provide specific feedback and editing suggestions to uploaded essays Student users can share drafts with instructors on WriteLab, and instructors can read and respond to students'​ writing and leave comments of their own. It addresses these issues by offering immediate editorial assistance at any time.

Schoolzilla

Series A in 2015
Schoolzilla offers a cloud-based data management and visualization platform designed to assist K-12 district and school leaders in making data-driven decisions. The company's flagship product, Mosaic District Progress Monitoring, facilitates the integration and analysis of data from over 100 commonly used student information systems, assessment tools, and operational software. This configurable solution enables educators to monitor key performance indicators, such as chronic absenteeism, assessment outcomes, and equity gaps. By transforming achievement and operational data into interactive reports, Schoolzilla empowers schools to implement effective interventions, track student progress, and ensure that students are prepared for college and career success.

Newsela

Series B in 2015
Newsela, Inc. is an educational technology company that publishes daily online news articles to support students in developing advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company transforms real and current content from trusted providers into accessible learning materials. Its platform features news articles across various categories, including war, science, health, law, arts, and sports, presented at five levels of complexity. This approach enables students of different grades to enhance their non-fiction reading fluency and critical thinking skills in an engaging and user-friendly manner.

Lab4U

Seed Round in 2015
Lab4U provides a platform that allows hands-on lab experiences through web and mobile devices for science education. It develops hands-on science lab that uses built-in mobile sensors to experiment and a crowd-learning web platform to prepare, analyze, and share lab results. The company aims to improve science education providing low-cost solutions where thousands of students and scientists will be able to have a lab in a mobile device. Lab4U was founded on 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Hapara

Series A in 2012
Hapara, Inc. is a K12 software company that specializes in instructional management tools designed for educators and learners. Founded in 2007 and based in Redwood City, California, Hapara provides solutions that enhance digital learning experiences through its products tailored for Google Workspace and Google Classroom. Its offerings include tools that allow teachers to monitor student progress, support collaborative assignments, and differentiate instruction effectively. The Student Dashboard empowers students by giving them a comprehensive view of their learning programs, along with direct access to necessary resources and assignments. Additionally, Hapara Analytics enables educational leaders to evaluate the effectiveness of their digital learning strategies through insightful data visualizations. The company serves over 1.6 million paying users across more than 44 countries.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.