Rethink Education

Rethink Education is a venture capital firm dedicated to fostering innovation in education technology. It primarily invests in early- and growth-stage startups that aim to enhance educational solutions on both domestic and global scales. By focusing on mission-driven companies, Rethink Education seeks to support those leveraging technology to address significant challenges in the education sector. The firm emphasizes capital-efficient software solutions and marketplaces that can effectively meet the needs of businesses and the communities they serve. Rethink Education is committed to identifying and nurturing startups that demonstrate potential for substantial growth, thereby contributing to improved educational outcomes and accessibility. Through strategic investments and active support, Rethink Education aims to empower its portfolio companies to scale their impact and drive transformative change in the education landscape.

Jenny Abramson

Founder and Managing Partner

Amanda Beaudoin

Senior Associate

Joanne Cheng

Associate

Michelle Dervan

Partner

Joe Garcia

Principal

Jill Ni

Principal

Heidi Patel

Managing Partner

Ebony Pope

Partner

Past deals in EdTech

Parallel Learning

Series A in 2024
Parallel is the first tech-forward provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company specializes in virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and support services for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. Parallel enables students to get to the root of the problem and provides them the resources and encouragement to succeed in the classroom by helping them build confidence, strength and strategies to work around weaknesses.

MagicSchool AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagicSchool provides various AI tools to assist teachers with their diverse tasks. It is a comprehensive platform designed to support teachers in multiple facets of their profession, including lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation, communication, and beyond. Utilizing over 60 AI tools, it generates original and tailored educational content, feedback, and recommendations.

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.

Orijin, PBC

Series C in 2022
(Formerly APDS) Launched in 2014, Orijin’s mission is to rewrite every justice-impacted person’s story, allowing each to re-enter society with renewed career-readiness, re-skilled education, and training through a customized pathway, to rebuild their lives and create sustainable employment. Orijin provides a robust cloud-based learning and communications platform delivered on secure tablet computers in hundreds of correctional facilities across the country. Orijin is a public benefit corporation and certified Certified B Corporation that never charges incarcerated individuals or their families for its technology or services. To learn more, go to https://Orijin.works

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.

Formative

Private Equity Round in 2021
Formative is a developer of a web-based platform designed for real-time formative assessments in educational settings. The application facilitates interactive learning sessions and allows educators to administer common assessments efficiently. By providing live data analytics on various assignments, including homework and classwork, the platform supports teachers, parents, and schools in monitoring and enhancing student growth. This focus on actionable metrics enables educators to improve classroom performance and adapt their teaching strategies to meet the needs of students effectively. The platform is accessible through goformative.com, making it a valuable resource for digital classrooms.

AllHere Education

Series A in 2021
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.

Prendea

Seed Round in 2021
Prendea offers live afterschool classes to Spanish-speaking kids ages 4 to 15. For a fixed monthly price, kids can choose as many classes as they like from our large selection that ranges from TikTok choreography to astronomy.

Edge Pathways

Seed Round in 2021
Edge Pathways operates an online learning platform that connects high schools, universities, and employers to enhance educational experiences for students. The platform focuses on project-based learning, providing on-demand tutoring and real-world projects. It also features an Edge Fellowship program that offers industry-aligned learning opportunities, particularly for aspiring engineers. By bridging the gap in science and engineering skills, Edge Pathways enables students to acquire applicable skills while reducing traditional first-year education costs.

Mainstay

Series B in 2021
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.

Acadeum

Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.

Sora Schools

Seed Round in 2020
Sora Schools, Inc. operates as an online private middle and high school based in Smyrna, Georgia, and was founded in 2018. The institution offers a project-based learning approach that allows students to engage deeply with subjects of interest, fostering hands-on experience and portfolio development. Students have the flexibility to choose what they study and how they demonstrate their knowledge, promoting a personalized educational experience. Sora provides various programs, including career mentorship, counseling services, and preparation for college. Its curriculum is accredited by Cognia and WASC, and it is also approved by the NCAA, ensuring a recognized educational standard that supports students in their academic and career aspirations.

Orijin, PBC

Series B in 2020
(Formerly APDS) Launched in 2014, Orijin’s mission is to rewrite every justice-impacted person’s story, allowing each to re-enter society with renewed career-readiness, re-skilled education, and training through a customized pathway, to rebuild their lives and create sustainable employment. Orijin provides a robust cloud-based learning and communications platform delivered on secure tablet computers in hundreds of correctional facilities across the country. Orijin is a public benefit corporation and certified Certified B Corporation that never charges incarcerated individuals or their families for its technology or services. To learn more, go to https://Orijin.works

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2020
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.

Acadeum

Series A in 2020
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.

Adjacent Academies

Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies enables liberal arts students to earn college credit while building in-demand tech skills. Adjacent Academies provides liberal arts graduates with courses to improve the skills, networks, and opportunities to thrive in the technological transformation world.

Knowledge to Practice

Venture Round in 2020
Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.

Campus

Seed Round in 2019
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.

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.

Pathstream

Series A in 2019
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills for the workforce. By partnering with leading technology companies and higher education institutions, Pathstream transforms digital skill learning into a practical experience. The platform offers students immediate access to pre-configured, project-based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching. This approach enables learners to acquire the essential digital skills needed to thrive in today’s job market.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.

Upswing International

Venture Round in 2019
Upswing offers an integrated student services platform designed to enhance student retention for colleges and universities. This platform consolidates various student support operations, allowing students to easily access services such as advising, counseling, success coaching, and tutoring within a virtual environment. Additionally, Upswing provides a virtual assistant that connects students to college reminders and important information via SMS. This streamlined approach enables college administrators to manage support staff more effectively, oversee communication with students, and access cohesive reporting and insights. Moreover, the platform facilitates academic assistance by allowing students to select coaches based on criteria such as price, quality, subjects, and prior experiences, thereby providing tailored support throughout their college journey.

CareMonkey

Seed Round in 2019
CareMonkey automates school and district processes; eliminating paperwork and saving time and money with award-winning features: - Online parent consent forms & payments, with automated notifications and reminders - Parent managed medical data - Online staff forms & trip approval processes - Staff mobile app with offline access to medical & trip data - Group messaging via text, email & push notifications There’s no paper, better engagement, and less work for schools, teacher and parents. CareMonkey is designed, built and supported by CareMonkey Pty Ltd, a software company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The system is used by schools, universities, in sport, for HR, scouts, the disability sector, camps, youth groups, churchs and other community groups.

Entangled Group

Series B in 2019
Entangled Group is a San Francisco-based company founded in 2015 that focuses on incubating, investing in, and consulting for startups within the education ecosystem. It offers a range of services including strategy consulting, expertise access, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation. Through its Educational Technology Studio, Entangled Ventures, the company builds and supports innovative educational companies by providing essential resources such as product development, recruitment, and operational support. By collaborating with prominent universities for product testing, Entangled Group enhances the speed of market entry and increases the potential for widespread adoption of its initiatives. The company's mission is to excel in creating transformative education companies that can effect meaningful change in the sector.

Civitas Learning

Private Equity Round in 2019
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2019
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.

Imbellus

Series A in 2018
Imbellus builds simulation-based cognitive assessments that measure how people think, not just what they know. In the age of automation, it is imperative that schools prepare students to do what computers cannot, so our assessments evaluate the deep thinking skills that modern work and modern life require. Eventually, we'll replace standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and state summative exams. We also work with corporate and government partners to support their hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Imbellus is an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers with $23M in venture backing. For more on Imbellus, check out our website or some of the materials linked below. We’re also hiring!

Edmit

Seed Round in 2018
Edmit is an educational technology company focused on enhancing transparency in higher education costs and value. The platform offers personalized data concerning scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt. By providing this comprehensive information, Edmit helps college-bound students and their families assess the overall costs and affordability of various colleges, enabling them to make informed decisions regarding their educational investments.

Guild

Series C in 2018
Guild's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs, and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and careers. It offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model.

toot

Venture Round in 2018
toot is an SMS service that connects students to expert tutors for homework help. Instantly connect by texting 424-292-TOOT or visit www.toot.us toot also supports their local students with a mobile application that connects its users with local tutors face to face to help them learn various subjects ranging from math and music to video games and more. The application enables its users to view profiles and resumes of qualified tooters before selecting one. Text 415-319-TOOT for more info or dowload the app www.tootapp.com/get toot was launched in 2015 by Sophia Parsa, Shakib Zabihian, and Randy Horowitz. It is operated from Santa Monica, California.

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.

Allovue

Series A in 2018
Allovue, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company that specializes in financial software solutions for K-12 education departments and school districts across the United States. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems to assist educators in budgeting, managing, and evaluating expenditures. The platform offers tools for analyzing school budgets, tracking expenses, forecasting future spending, and planning for capital investments, enabling district officials and school administrators to visualize and optimize the impact of their financial decisions on educational outcomes. Allovue also provides supplemental services such as funding equity analysis and financial management training, catering to superintendents, CFOs, budget directors, and other stakeholders within the education sector. Originally founded as Allovue, LLC in 2013, the company rebranded in 2014 to reflect its mission of connecting finance and education to support strategic resource allocation.

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.

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2018
AllHere is an attendance intervention management platform focused on chronic absenteeism in K12 school districts. It utilizes artificial intelligence and proactive messaging to engage with families. The platform accesses personal information from a school back-office system to facilitate communication. Parents can initiate conversations with a bot via text, receiving responses based on their child's attendance record.

Upswing International

Venture Round in 2017
Upswing offers an integrated student services platform designed to enhance student retention for colleges and universities. This platform consolidates various student support operations, allowing students to easily access services such as advising, counseling, success coaching, and tutoring within a virtual environment. Additionally, Upswing provides a virtual assistant that connects students to college reminders and important information via SMS. This streamlined approach enables college administrators to manage support staff more effectively, oversee communication with students, and access cohesive reporting and insights. Moreover, the platform facilitates academic assistance by allowing students to select coaches based on criteria such as price, quality, subjects, and prior experiences, thereby providing tailored support throughout their college journey.

Orijin, PBC

Series A in 2017
(Formerly APDS) Launched in 2014, Orijin’s mission is to rewrite every justice-impacted person’s story, allowing each to re-enter society with renewed career-readiness, re-skilled education, and training through a customized pathway, to rebuild their lives and create sustainable employment. Orijin provides a robust cloud-based learning and communications platform delivered on secure tablet computers in hundreds of correctional facilities across the country. Orijin is a public benefit corporation and certified Certified B Corporation that never charges incarcerated individuals or their families for its technology or services. To learn more, go to https://Orijin.works

SecondAccent

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SecondAccent Trustable English with an Improved Accent for Help Desks, Students & Professionals - Via Apps, Gaming, Actors & Coaching!

Cognitive ToyBox

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Cognitive ToyBox develops technology to improve early childhood education. It is an early childhood platform to help all children start kindergarten ready to succeed. The company was founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake, with support from the National Science Foundation, the Robin Hood Foundation and NewSchools Venture Fund.

Student Opportunity Center

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Provider of an online platform intended to centralize, manage and assess student's experiential learning. The company's platform help student participate in experiential learning to prepare them for career and life after graduation.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is a college alternative that gives students the skills and experience needed to succeed in today’s competitive working world while allowing them to graduate debt-free with no upfront tuition. Led by Pencils of Promise founder Adam Braun, who created the company with co-founder and Chief Product Officer Mike Adams, MissionU is the only program that combines general education with specialized skills training to prepare individuals for real-world jobs. By employing an income-share agreement model, MissionU only requires students to pay once they are earning $50,000 or more, during which they pay 15% of their income for three years back to the company.

SV Academy

Venture Round in 2017
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.

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.

Vidcode

Seed Round in 2017
Vidcode is an award-winning software that teaches students computer programming through their favorite hobby: video-making. Project-oriented lessons allow students to create memes, video filters, interactive games, virtual reality and beyond with real programming languages. Vidcode offers full semester coding courses that prepare students for AP CS. Voted Best Learning Site 2015 by Common Sense Media

Voxy

Series C in 2017
Voxy, Inc. operates a language learning platform tailored specifically for English language learners. By creating custom curricula based on users' interests, routines, goals, and learning styles, Voxy delivers a personalized educational experience. The platform combines real-time adaptive technology with live instruction, providing a fully mobile learning experience suitable for corporations, educational institutions, and governments. Voxy offers a range of materials, including homework assignments, reading comprehension tools, and vocabulary building resources, while allowing students to engage with content from current events and pop culture. Additionally, the company provides analytics and reporting tools through its Command Center, offering insights to HR executives regarding their English learning programs. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, Voxy has served millions of learners across over 50 countries, gaining recognition from notable media outlets for its innovative approach to language education.

Knowledge to Practice

Series A in 2017
Knowledge to Practice is a company focused on enhancing postgraduate medical education through innovative education technology. Founded in 2014 and based in Bethesda, United States, it provides self-directed learning solutions, assessment tools to identify knowledge gaps, and content modules for repeated review. The platform is designed to assist clinical leaders in delivering personalized curricula that utilize advanced learning techniques. By improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care, Knowledge to Practice aims to enable physicians to enhance their performance and reduce variations in care.

MissionU

Seed Round in 2016
MissionU is a college alternative that gives students the skills and experience needed to succeed in today’s competitive working world while allowing them to graduate debt-free with no upfront tuition. Led by Pencils of Promise founder Adam Braun, who created the company with co-founder and Chief Product Officer Mike Adams, MissionU is the only program that combines general education with specialized skills training to prepare individuals for real-world jobs. By employing an income-share agreement model, MissionU only requires students to pay once they are earning $50,000 or more, during which they pay 15% of their income for three years back to the company.

Vidcode

Seed Round in 2016
Vidcode is an award-winning software that teaches students computer programming through their favorite hobby: video-making. Project-oriented lessons allow students to create memes, video filters, interactive games, virtual reality and beyond with real programming languages. Vidcode offers full semester coding courses that prepare students for AP CS. Voted Best Learning Site 2015 by Common Sense Media

EVERFI

Series C in 2016
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.

Noodle Markets

Seed Round in 2016
EDUCATORS, we know you’re tired of dodging sales calls. We appreciate that Google searches and tradeshow floors don’t always show the best options, and that bid management is backbreaking. Our team knows these things because we have worked in K-12 districts, so we get it. Finding and buying excellent products is simply too hard. VENDORS, we know that it’s tremendously difficult to get traction in K-12, even for superb products. We’ve toiled on RFP responses, and we know how few sales calls get returned. Our team has worked for education vendors, large and small – so we feel your pain, too. At Noodle Markets, we believe that 21st-century tools can revolutionize K-12 purchasing. So, we’ve brought together savvy education leaders to build the marketplace that we wanted when we were in your shoes. It’s essential work, and we have lofty goals: Increased transparency for educators. A level playing field for vendors. Efficient procurement processes. Greater innovation in K-12. All in support of improved outcomes for our students.

Allovue

Series A in 2015
Allovue, Inc. is a Baltimore-based company that specializes in financial software solutions for K-12 education departments and school districts across the United States. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems to assist educators in budgeting, managing, and evaluating expenditures. The platform offers tools for analyzing school budgets, tracking expenses, forecasting future spending, and planning for capital investments, enabling district officials and school administrators to visualize and optimize the impact of their financial decisions on educational outcomes. Allovue also provides supplemental services such as funding equity analysis and financial management training, catering to superintendents, CFOs, budget directors, and other stakeholders within the education sector. Originally founded as Allovue, LLC in 2013, the company rebranded in 2014 to reflect its mission of connecting finance and education to support strategic resource allocation.

Civitas Learning

Series D in 2015
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.

BrightBytes

Series C in 2015
BrightBytes provides the first SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links technology use in education to learning outcomes. It leverages data to understand and improve learning with technology. Its team is made up of Data Scientists, Educational Researchers, Developers, and Data Visualization Experts. The platform also enables educators to cleanse, integrate, and bi-directionally to manage complex data from multiple systems. It was founded in 2012 and is located in San Francisco, California.

Noodle

Venture Round in 2015
Noodle is a U.S.-based organization that specializes in enhancing online and hybrid education programs while also improving traditional classroom models. Founded in 2010 by John Katzman, the creator of The Princeton Review and 2U, Noodle collaborates with universities to develop certificate and degree programs. Its services encompass marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, and support services, helping institutions create tailored educational offerings. Additionally, Noodle provides students with unbiased data and real-world advice to assist them in making informed decisions about their educational paths. By connecting students with schools, programs, and resources, Noodle aims to facilitate a comprehensive and supportive educational experience.

NoRedInk

Series A in 2015
NoRedInk is a web-based learning platform focused on enhancing the writing and grammar skills of students in grades 4-12. It offers engaging, adaptive exercises that are tailored to individual interests, such as sports teams and pop culture, which helps make the learning experience more relatable and enjoyable. The platform identifies grammatical errors in students' writing, provides tailored tutorials, and offers follow-up exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it delivers actionable performance data to teachers and administrators, enabling them to assess each student's strengths and weaknesses effectively. With its usage in over half of the school districts in the United States, NoRedInk aims to unlock every student’s writing potential through a modern approach to writing education.

Civitas Learning

Series C in 2015
Civitas Learning, Inc. is an education technology company that provides a predictive analytics platform aimed at enhancing student success across higher education institutions. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, the company offers a suite of tools designed to aggregate and analyze disparate data sources throughout the student journey. Its student insights platform enables institutions to gain a comprehensive view of student experiences, while applications like Illume and Inspire for Faculty deliver real-time insights into student engagement and predictive student flow. Civitas Learning also offers Hoot.me, a crowd-sourced question-and-answer platform, and College Scheduler, which simplifies degree completion processes for students. The company serves approximately 375 colleges and universities, impacting nearly 8 million students across the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Mexico, with the goal of helping institutions graduate an additional million students annually by 2025.

Ace Learning Company

Series A in 2014
Ace Learning supports teaching and learning in higher education with intelligent analytics that helps faculty and institutions select the best content for each learner. Through its curation and management platform, Ace Learning helps align institutional investments with course-level learning objectives to improve transparency and reduce redundancy. Ace Learning brings faculty insights and student preferences to the forefront of institutional decision-making, creating an environment that priorities value.

BEGiN

Series B in 2014
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on providing quality learning experiences for children. The company develops innovative products that aim to cultivate essential skills for future success, integrating technology, education, and entertainment. Its comprehensive offerings include HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, designed to engage children in playful and effective learning. BEGiN's approach is grounded in research and is supported by prominent organizations in early childhood development, such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in New York City.

BEGiN

Series B in 2014
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on providing quality learning experiences for children. The company develops innovative products that aim to cultivate essential skills for future success, integrating technology, education, and entertainment. Its comprehensive offerings include HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, designed to engage children in playful and effective learning. BEGiN's approach is grounded in research and is supported by prominent organizations in early childhood development, such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in New York City.

Neverware

Series A in 2014
Neverware specializes in developing desktop operating systems aimed at enhancing security and manageability. Its primary product, the CloudReady operating system, allows educational institutions and enterprises to convert their existing computers into efficient, secure, and user-friendly devices. Built on an open-source architecture derived from Google's Chromium OS, CloudReady is lightweight and compatible with a wide range of hardware, making it an ideal solution for organizations seeking to modernize their technology infrastructure without significant investment in new equipment.

BrightBytes

Series B in 2014
BrightBytes provides the first SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links technology use in education to learning outcomes. It leverages data to understand and improve learning with technology. Its team is made up of Data Scientists, Educational Researchers, Developers, and Data Visualization Experts. The platform also enables educators to cleanse, integrate, and bi-directionally to manage complex data from multiple systems. It was founded in 2012 and is located in San Francisco, California.

2U

Series D in 2013
2U, Inc. is an education technology company based in Lanham, Maryland, operating in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008, it partners with nonprofit colleges and universities to deliver online graduate programs and alternative credentials, primarily targeting both students pursuing full graduate degrees and professionals seeking skill enhancement through short courses. The company's platform, known as the 2U Operating System, offers a comprehensive cloud-based Software-as-a-Service infrastructure that includes essential services such as enrollment, student support, and content development. By blending live classes with dynamic course content, 2U aims to create engaging learning experiences and ensure that students receive high-quality education while achieving their career goals. The company is committed to enhancing traditional curricula with innovative technologies and providing the necessary tools and expertise for its university partners to compete effectively in the evolving education landscape.

BEGiN

Series A in 2013
BEGiN is an education technology company focused on providing quality learning experiences for children. The company develops innovative products that aim to cultivate essential skills for future success, integrating technology, education, and entertainment. Its comprehensive offerings include HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, designed to engage children in playful and effective learning. BEGiN's approach is grounded in research and is supported by prominent organizations in early childhood development, such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has been recognized as one of the top workplaces in New York City.

Ellevation

Series A in 2013
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.

BrightBytes

Series A in 2013
BrightBytes provides the first SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links technology use in education to learning outcomes. It leverages data to understand and improve learning with technology. Its team is made up of Data Scientists, Educational Researchers, Developers, and Data Visualization Experts. The platform also enables educators to cleanse, integrate, and bi-directionally to manage complex data from multiple systems. It was founded in 2012 and is located in San Francisco, California.

Engrade

Series B in 2013
Engrade was founded in 2003 by a high school student who wanted a better way to connect with teachers on homework, assessments, and messages. Over the years, user feedback and innovative ideas have shaped Engrade into a robust learning management system. Today, Engrade is a division of digital learning-focused CTB/McGraw-Hill and helps educators, parents, and students through all stages of the learning cycle from curriculum planning to assessments.

Voxy

Series B in 2013
Voxy, Inc. operates a language learning platform tailored specifically for English language learners. By creating custom curricula based on users' interests, routines, goals, and learning styles, Voxy delivers a personalized educational experience. The platform combines real-time adaptive technology with live instruction, providing a fully mobile learning experience suitable for corporations, educational institutions, and governments. Voxy offers a range of materials, including homework assignments, reading comprehension tools, and vocabulary building resources, while allowing students to engage with content from current events and pop culture. Additionally, the company provides analytics and reporting tools through its Command Center, offering insights to HR executives regarding their English learning programs. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, Voxy has served millions of learners across over 50 countries, gaining recognition from notable media outlets for its innovative approach to language education.

Pathbrite

Series A in 2013
Pathbrite offers the best-in-class, cloud-based Portfolio Platform in the market, whereby users can aggregate and showcase all digital evidence of what they have created, achieved and mastered. Their portfolio platform transforms individual and community assessment to make understanding the skills, achievements and knowledge of a person, or group, holistic, continuous and easy. Thousands of higher ed and k-12 schools, as well as companies, rely on Pathbrite to support student and employee success.

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.

EVERFI

Series B in 2012
EverFi, Inc. is a digital learning and education technology company that provides a diverse range of online courses focused on essential life skills for students. Its offerings include financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, student loan management, digital citizenship, and career leadership, among others. The platform employs advanced instructional design techniques such as rich media, high-definition video, and interactive simulations to create an engaging learning experience. EverFi partners with over 7,000 schools, colleges, and universities across all 50 states, delivering its evidence-based programs free of charge to enhance educational outcomes. Founded in 2008 and based in Washington, D.C., the company aims to equip learners with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the 21st century.

Pathbrite

Series A in 2012
Pathbrite offers the best-in-class, cloud-based Portfolio Platform in the market, whereby users can aggregate and showcase all digital evidence of what they have created, achieved and mastered. Their portfolio platform transforms individual and community assessment to make understanding the skills, achievements and knowledge of a person, or group, holistic, continuous and easy. Thousands of higher ed and k-12 schools, as well as companies, rely on Pathbrite to support student and employee success.

Engrade

Series A in 2012
Engrade was founded in 2003 by a high school student who wanted a better way to connect with teachers on homework, assessments, and messages. Over the years, user feedback and innovative ideas have shaped Engrade into a robust learning management system. Today, Engrade is a division of digital learning-focused CTB/McGraw-Hill and helps educators, parents, and students through all stages of the learning cycle from curriculum planning to assessments.

StraighterLine

Series B in 2012
As the cost of higher education skyrockets and the average household income declines, StraighterLine is enabling thousands of students to affordably obtain their degrees. StraighterLine provides online, self-paced, pay-as-you-go introductory level college courses for $99 per month or $1000 per year . The goal of this company is to increase access and affordability and lower the cost threshold for starting in college. Through StraighterLine, students are able to inexpensively take their core courses online and then seamlessly transfer those courses for credit at accredited partner universities to earn their ultimate degree.

Education Elements

Series A in 2012
Education Elements, Inc. is an educational consulting firm based in San Carlos, California, that collaborates with school districts to create and support effective learning environments tailored to the needs of all students. Founded in 2010, the company offers a range of services, including the design of blended learning models that consider school facilities, scheduling, and resources. Education Elements assists both new and existing schools in integrating technology and personalized learning strategies, ensuring that educators can better support students' individual learning styles and paces. Their solutions encompass a Hybrid Learning Management System, which facilitates online learning integration, and Touchpoint, a personalized learning platform that provides resources and timelines for districts. The firm works with various educational institutions, including public charter, district, and private schools, helping them enhance instructional practices and improve student outcomes across the country.

Engrade

Series A in 2011
Engrade was founded in 2003 by a high school student who wanted a better way to connect with teachers on homework, assessments, and messages. Over the years, user feedback and innovative ideas have shaped Engrade into a robust learning management system. Today, Engrade is a division of digital learning-focused CTB/McGraw-Hill and helps educators, parents, and students through all stages of the learning cycle from curriculum planning to assessments.
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