Rethink Impact Management

Rethink Impact Management is a venture capital firm that invests in late seed through growth-stage opportunities with a gender lens and social impact focus. It targets tech-enabled sectors such as health, education, and environmental sustainability and backs companies pursuing systemic change aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The firm prioritizes entrepreneurs led by women or with women in senior leadership, and seeks to back mission-driven teams delivering scalable impact. Typical investments range from 2 million to 15 million, with annual recurring revenue in the 0.5 to 15 million range. Founded in 2016, the firm is based in the United States with offices in Washington, DC; New York; and San Francisco.

Jenny Abramson

Managing Partner

Amanda Beaudoin

Associate

Ebony Brown

Principal

Joanne Cheng

Senior Associate

Michelle Dervan

Partner

Joe Garcia

Principal

Matthew Greenfield

Managing Partner

Chelsea Morris

Senior Associate

Jill Ni

Principal

Jill Ni

Principal

Heidi Patel

Managing Partner

Minolee Vora

Associate

Past deals in EdTech

Campus

Series B in 2025
Campus is an accredited online community college dedicated to providing accessible higher education through its online learning services. The institution offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs, delivered both live online and in person. Campus prioritizes student success by making community college education available nationwide, ensuring that students have the flexibility and support needed to achieve their educational goals.

Ignite! Reading

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

Aanaab

Venture Round in 2024
Aanaab is an online education platform that offers courses in Arabic for educators. It focuses on enhancing teachers' skills through self-development, educational strategies, techniques, and tools.

Parallel Learning

Series A in 2024
Parallel Learning is a pioneering provider of learning assessments and treatment solutions for students with learning differences. The company focuses on virtual neurodevelopmental assessments and evidence-based instruction and therapy for conditions such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and executive dysfunction. By diagnosing these learning disabilities, Parallel Learning empowers students to understand the root of their challenges and equips them with the necessary resources and strategies to succeed academically. The approach emphasizes building confidence and strength, enabling students to navigate their weaknesses effectively and thrive in the classroom.

MagicSchool

Pre Seed Round in 2023
MagicSchool is a technology company that specializes in providing artificial intelligence-driven tools to support educators. Its comprehensive platform offers over 60 AI tools designed to assist teachers in various aspects of their profession, including lesson planning, assessment creation, differentiation, and communication. By generating original, tailored educational content, feedback, and recommendations, MagicSchool aims to enhance educators' productivity and effectiveness.

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campus is an accredited online community college dedicated to providing accessible higher education through its online learning services. The institution offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs, delivered both live online and in person. Campus prioritizes student success by making community college education available nationwide, ensuring that students have the flexibility and support needed to achieve their educational goals.

Ignite! Reading

Venture Round in 2023
Ignite Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that focuses on improving the reading skills of K-8 students through virtual instruction. By partnering with schools and districts across the country, Ignite Reading provides dedicated virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based curriculum grounded in the Science of Reading. The tutoring sessions are conducted daily in targeted one-on-one formats lasting 15 minutes, allowing tutors to address each student's unique needs. Baseline assessments and ongoing progress monitoring enable tutors to identify specific decoding gaps, ensuring that lessons are tailored to support the individual development of each student. Through this approach, Ignite Reading aims to accelerate reading progress and enhance comprehension skills among young learners.

Orijin, PBC

Series C in 2022
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

EveryDay Labs

Series A in 2021
EveryDay Labs develops toolkits and attendance intervention reports to help educators partner with families and promote equitable opportunities for all students. Founded in 2015 and based in Redwood City, California, the company combines behavioral science, data science, and family engagement to reduce chronic absenteeism and optimize districtwide student supports.

Pathstream

Venture Round in 2021
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills essential for the workforce. The company collaborates with leading technology firms and higher education institutions to enhance digital skill learning. Its 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 necessary digital skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Crehana

Series B in 2021
Crehana is an online learning platform serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. It offers hundreds of project-based courses across design, illustration, photography, audiovisuals, coding, and related fields, with a focus on affordable education. The company also provides a human capital management suite for organizations in the region, featuring customizable workflows, AI-driven insights, and tools for learning, performance, and employee engagement to support productivity and growth. Founded in 2015 and based in Lima, Peru, Crehana aims to help individuals and companies develop skills and achieve professional goals through practical, accessible training and development solutions.

AllHere Education

Series A in 2021
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Amira Learning

Series B in 2021
Amira Learning is a provider of artificial intelligence powered reading assistance software that acts as an intelligent reading coach for students. The platform listens to students as they read aloud, assesses oral reading fluency, identifies errors, and offers targeted tutoring and story recommendations to build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. It generates diagnostic reports after each reading session to inform teachers and parents, enabling more efficient instruction and personalized practice. The system automates curriculum-based measurement assessments and continuously tracks progress, delivering data-driven instructional recommendations to guide individual or small-group tutoring. Based in San Francisco, it serves educators and caregivers seeking data-driven support for developing young readers.

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 is an educational organization that connects high schools, universities, and employers to provide a transformative learning experience. It operates an online learning platform that emphasizes project-based learning, offering features such as on-demand tutoring, real-world projects, and an edge fellowship program. This platform is designed to equip aspiring engineers with industry-aligned skills, addressing the science and engineering skills gap. By expanding educational opportunities and providing practical learning experiences, Edge Pathways enables students to reduce traditional first-year costs while acquiring applicable skills for their future careers.

Mainstay

Series B in 2021
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Acadeum

Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform, which facilitates course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company, previously known as College Consortium, aims to enhance accessibility to higher education by creating a marketplace where students can select online courses from a network of participating institutions. This platform allows faculty to review and choose courses that fulfill graduation requirements and financial aid eligibility. By supporting the formation of course-sharing consortia, Acadeum collaborates with various educational organizations, such as the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, to provide students with diverse educational opportunities and help them progress toward graduation.

Sora Schools

Seed Round in 2020
Founded in 2018, Sora Schools is an accredited online private high school based in Smyrna, Georgia. It offers project-based learning programs, live classes led by world-class faculty, and career mentorship to empower students to become changemakers.

Orijin, PBC

Series B in 2020
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2020
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Acadeum

Series A in 2020
Acadeum is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform, which facilitates course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company, previously known as College Consortium, aims to enhance accessibility to higher education by creating a marketplace where students can select online courses from a network of participating institutions. This platform allows faculty to review and choose courses that fulfill graduation requirements and financial aid eligibility. By supporting the formation of course-sharing consortia, Acadeum collaborates with various educational organizations, such as the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, to provide students with diverse educational opportunities and help them progress toward graduation.

Adjacent Academies

Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies is an educational organization established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on empowering students from non-science backgrounds, particularly liberal arts graduates. The company partners with universities to deliver a range of courses aimed at developing technical skills and enhancing employability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Its offerings include comprehensive curriculum-related courses, credit-bearing classes, coding, and project development training. Adjacent Academies also provides essential support services such as meals, materials, and housing for its students, facilitating a holistic learning environment. By enabling students to earn college credit while acquiring in-demand tech skills, Adjacent Academies enhances their career prospects and helps them build valuable professional networks.

Knowledge to Practice

Venture Round in 2020
Knowledge to Practice is an education technology company based in Bethesda, United States, founded in 2014. The company focuses on enhancing postgraduate medical education by providing self-directed learning solutions and self-assessment tools that help identify knowledge gaps among clinicians. Its platform employs advanced learning techniques and digital technology to deliver personalized curricula aimed at improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care. By enabling physicians to improve their performance and reduce variations in care, Knowledge to Practice fosters a more effective and efficient healthcare environment. The company's offerings include repeatable content modules, facilitating continuous learning and professional development for healthcare professionals.

Campus

Seed Round in 2019
Campus is an accredited online community college dedicated to providing accessible higher education through its online learning services. The institution offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs, delivered both live online and in person. Campus prioritizes student success by making community college education available nationwide, ensuring that students have the flexibility and support needed to achieve their educational goals.

Stellic

Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. is an innovative company that operates an integrated planning and advising platform aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students. The platform features tools such as Degree Planner, which assists students in selecting courses and planning their semesters, while also providing features like prerequisite checks and integrated calendars. Additionally, the Degree Audit tool helps students track their academic progress by calculating completed, in-progress, and remaining requirements. The Advisor Tool empowers advisors to identify at-risk students early on, facilitating timely interventions. Furthermore, Stellic offers Data Reports that provide university administrators with insights into course demand, student performance challenges, and overall engagement. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates, the company emerged from a desire to improve the degree planning process, and it has since garnered recognition within the academic community. Stellic Inc. is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California.

Amira Learning

Series A in 2019
Amira Learning is a provider of artificial intelligence powered reading assistance software that acts as an intelligent reading coach for students. The platform listens to students as they read aloud, assesses oral reading fluency, identifies errors, and offers targeted tutoring and story recommendations to build vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. It generates diagnostic reports after each reading session to inform teachers and parents, enabling more efficient instruction and personalized practice. The system automates curriculum-based measurement assessments and continuously tracks progress, delivering data-driven instructional recommendations to guide individual or small-group tutoring. Based in San Francisco, it serves educators and caregivers seeking data-driven support for developing young readers.

Pathstream

Series A in 2019
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills essential for the workforce. The company collaborates with leading technology firms and higher education institutions to enhance digital skill learning. Its 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 necessary digital skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SV Academy is a career development organization that expands access to technology-sector roles, focusing on sales and customer success. Founded in 2017, it partners with more than 400 SaaS employers to connect graduates from underrepresented backgrounds with opportunities in tech. The program offers accelerated skill-building, mentorship, and job placement assistance, along with post-hire support such as alumni networking and coaching. Its income-inclusive participation model and industry-readiness preparation reduce barriers to entry, enabling diverse professionals to pursue long-term career growth in competitive tech roles. Notably, 60% of its graduates are promoted in the first year, reflecting rapid progression for participants. The program has been recognized for innovation in education by Fast Company.

Upswing International

Venture Round in 2019
Upswing International operates an online platform that connects students with academic support services. It offers solutions such as AdviseUp for college advisor consultations, MentorUp for non-academic mentoring, and TutorUp for personalized coaching. The platform also provides virtual learning centers and real-time analytics to partner colleges. Incorporated in 2013, Upswing International is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

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.

Empowered Education

Series A in 2019
Empowered Education, LLC is an online educational platform based in Boise, Idaho, that specializes in training health coaches and wellness practitioners. Founded in 2015 by Eric Neuner and Michael DiMaio, the company provides a range of online training programs, consulting services, and live events tailored to the health and nutrition education sectors. Empowered Education aims to equip its graduates with the skills needed to work directly with clients, enabling them to collaborate with medical professionals in identifying the root causes of illness and delivering clinical assistance. The platform focuses on a new healthcare paradigm, reflecting its commitment to advancing health coaching and wellness practices.

Entangled Group

Series B in 2019
Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.

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.

Crehana

Series A in 2019
Crehana is an online learning platform serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. It offers hundreds of project-based courses across design, illustration, photography, audiovisuals, coding, and related fields, with a focus on affordable education. The company also provides a human capital management suite for organizations in the region, featuring customizable workflows, AI-driven insights, and tools for learning, performance, and employee engagement to support productivity and growth. Founded in 2015 and based in Lima, Peru, Crehana aims to help individuals and companies develop skills and achieve professional goals through practical, accessible training and development solutions.

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2019
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Imbellus

Series A in 2018
Imbellus, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing simulation-based cognitive assessments to measure human potential and deep thinking skills. By focusing on how individuals think rather than what they know, Imbellus aims to transform standardized testing practices, potentially replacing traditional assessments like the SAT and ACT. The company's innovative approach integrates game design principles with cognitive science to create engaging problem-solving scenarios that reflect real-world situations. Additionally, Imbellus collaborates with corporate and government partners to enhance hiring, upskilling, and retention strategies. The team comprises experts in learning science, game development, art, data science, and artificial intelligence, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to modern assessment challenges.

Edmit

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

Guild Education

Series C in 2018
Guild Education provides a technology platform that connects working adults with online classes, programs, and degree options, offering personalized advising and retention coaching. The service enables employers to give employees education benefits and tuition reimbursement, helping them advance their careers while the platform supports discovery, learning, and organization of the experience. It bridges the gap between education and employment, delivering a comprehensive learning journey from start to finish.

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.

Trilogy Education Services

Series B in 2018
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. is a workforce accelerator that collaborates with universities to provide skills-based training programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand careers in the digital economy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Florida, Tempe, Arizona, and London, United Kingdom, the company specializes in areas such as web development, data analytics, and visualization. Trilogy's platform combines a market-driven curriculum, career services, and partnerships with employers to ensure that graduates possess the technical skills and confidence necessary for success. The company addresses regional hiring needs by designing programs tailored to local job markets, thereby helping students transition into roles in software engineering, data architecture, and beyond. To date, thousands of working adults have completed Trilogy-powered programs, which are endorsed by over 1,500 employers, including both startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Mainstay

Series A in 2018
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Allovue

Series A in 2018
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.

Ellevation

Series B in 2018
Ellevation, LLC is an educational technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a web-based software platform tailored for English learners (EL) and the educators who support them. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive EL program management solution that organizes student data, facilitates essential monitoring processes, and aids in instructional planning for multilingual students. Ellevation's platform is designed to improve teacher practices and enhance student achievement by providing research-based instructional strategies and activities. Additionally, the company offers Ellevation Math, which equips English learners with the necessary tools to access grade-level math content. By serving public school districts, EL coordinators, specialists, teachers, and students across the United States, Ellevation aims to foster a culture of accountability and support for the academic success of English language learners.

AllHere Education

Seed Round in 2018
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Upswing International

Venture Round in 2017
Upswing International operates an online platform that connects students with academic support services. It offers solutions such as AdviseUp for college advisor consultations, MentorUp for non-academic mentoring, and TutorUp for personalized coaching. The platform also provides virtual learning centers and real-time analytics to partner colleges. Incorporated in 2013, Upswing International is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Edmit

Seed Round in 2017
Edmit operates an educational technology (ed-tech) platform that aims to enhance transparency in higher education costs and values. The company's platform offers personalized data on scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt, empowering college-bound students and their families to comprehend the holistic costs and affordability of various institutions, thereby facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Orijin, PBC

Series A in 2017
American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

KiraKira3D

Seed Round in 2017
KiraKira3D is a pioneering mobile application focused on 3D modeling, aimed at transforming how girls engage with engineering. The platform offers online classes that teach 3D printing, providing a unique learning experience by combining virtual instruction with tangible rewards in the form of 3D printed objects. KiraKira3D fosters an online community dedicated to learning, creating, and sharing, while equipping users with essential engineering skills and concepts. The lessons cover a range of transferable skills relevant to various STEM fields, including architecture, mechanical and aerospace engineering, and industrial design, thereby broadening the educational opportunities for young learners interested in these disciplines.

Cognitive ToyBox

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Cognitive ToyBox, Inc. is a company focused on enhancing early childhood education through the development of evidence-based games and applications designed to assess kindergarten readiness in children. Founded by Tammy Kwan and Dr. Brenden Lake in 2014 and based in Brooklyn, New York, the company creates technology that combines game-based education with observational assessments. This hybrid platform allows teachers and schools to track children's cognitive skills and number foundations in real time, providing valuable insights to improve learning outcomes. Supported by organizations such as the National Science Foundation and the Robin Hood Foundation, Cognitive ToyBox aims to ensure that all children are prepared to succeed when they enter kindergarten. The company's solutions are accessible on both Android and iOS mobile platforms.

SecondAccent

Pre Seed Round in 2017
SecondAccent LLC, established in 2016 and headquartered in New York, specializes in online accent reduction coaching through its platform. It employs machine learning, facial recognition, and celebrity models to provide personalized, interactive lessons for international workers, call centers, global English learners, and HR sectors. The company offers one-on-one video teaching, social collaboration features, and premium services to enhance communication skills and build confidence.

Student Opportunity Center

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Student Opportunity Center, Inc. operates a web-based platform that facilitates connections between universities and their students, focusing on relevant events, publications, and scholarship opportunities. Established in 2013 and headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the company offers several products, including S.O.C. Connect, which links students to honors and undergraduate research offices; S.O.C. Enterprise, which connects students to experiential learning opportunities within the institution's network; and ScholarBridge, a resource that helps identify faculty conducting undergraduate research. The platform aims to centralize and manage students' experiential learning, empowering universities to make data-driven decisions regarding their educational resources and enhancing students' preparedness for careers and life beyond graduation.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.

Crehana

Seed Round in 2017
Crehana is an online learning platform serving creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. It offers hundreds of project-based courses across design, illustration, photography, audiovisuals, coding, and related fields, with a focus on affordable education. The company also provides a human capital management suite for organizations in the region, featuring customizable workflows, AI-driven insights, and tools for learning, performance, and employee engagement to support productivity and growth. Founded in 2015 and based in Lima, Peru, Crehana aims to help individuals and companies develop skills and achieve professional goals through practical, accessible training and development solutions.

SV Academy

Venture Round in 2017
SV Academy is a career development organization that expands access to technology-sector roles, focusing on sales and customer success. Founded in 2017, it partners with more than 400 SaaS employers to connect graduates from underrepresented backgrounds with opportunities in tech. The program offers accelerated skill-building, mentorship, and job placement assistance, along with post-hire support such as alumni networking and coaching. Its income-inclusive participation model and industry-readiness preparation reduce barriers to entry, enabling diverse professionals to pursue long-term career growth in competitive tech roles. Notably, 60% of its graduates are promoted in the first year, reflecting rapid progression for participants. The program has been recognized for innovation in education by Fast Company.

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.

Clark

Seed Round in 2017
Clark, Inc. is a company based in New York, founded in 2016, that operates an online virtual assistant platform designed for independent educators and tutors. The platform, Clark, serves as an operational assistant handling daily activities through SMS, email, and a native app. It facilitates connections between tutors, students, and parents, and provides progress reports accessible at any time. Additionally, the company offers assistance services for scheduling sessions and ensuring timely payments for tutors and other hourly instructors. Clark's mission is to support the growth of small-scale tutoring businesses in the U.S., aiming to increase revenue for educators and educational hours in the market.

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

Trilogy Education Services

Series A in 2017
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. is a workforce accelerator that collaborates with universities to provide skills-based training programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand careers in the digital economy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Boca Raton, Florida, Tempe, Arizona, and London, United Kingdom, the company specializes in areas such as web development, data analytics, and visualization. Trilogy's platform combines a market-driven curriculum, career services, and partnerships with employers to ensure that graduates possess the technical skills and confidence necessary for success. The company addresses regional hiring needs by designing programs tailored to local job markets, thereby helping students transition into roles in software engineering, data architecture, and beyond. To date, thousands of working adults have completed Trilogy-powered programs, which are endorsed by over 1,500 employers, including both startups and Fortune 500 companies.

Knowledge to Practice

Series A in 2017
Knowledge to Practice is an education technology company based in Bethesda, United States, founded in 2014. The company focuses on enhancing postgraduate medical education by providing self-directed learning solutions and self-assessment tools that help identify knowledge gaps among clinicians. Its platform employs advanced learning techniques and digital technology to deliver personalized curricula aimed at improving clinical judgment, critical thinking, and patient care. By enabling physicians to improve their performance and reduce variations in care, Knowledge to Practice fosters a more effective and efficient healthcare environment. The company's offerings include repeatable content modules, facilitating continuous learning and professional development for healthcare professionals.

Hickory

Series A in 2017
Hickory is a fast-growing startup based in New York, backed by Y-Combinator. The company specializes in developing an employee training application focused on enhancing retention for Sales and Customer Service staff. Hickory's app utilizes a proprietary algorithm to predict when employees are likely to forget their training and schedules targeted review exercises tailored to individual strengths and weaknesses. This approach aims to turn staff into brand experts, ultimately saving businesses time and money by reducing the need for retraining.

MissionU

Seed Round in 2016
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.

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 offers an interactive digital learning platform focused on critical life skills for students. It provides engaging online courses in areas such as financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and substance abuse prevention to over 7,000 schools nationwide.

Noodle Markets

Seed Round in 2016
Noodle Markets, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2015 that operates an online platform designed to facilitate digital procurement of K-12 educational content. The platform serves as a centralized hub where educators can explore a wide range of educational products, enabling them to make informed purchasing decisions while alleviating the challenges of traditional procurement methods. Noodle Markets addresses the difficulties vendors face in gaining visibility and traction within K-12 markets by providing a space where they can clearly present their offerings. By streamlining the procurement process, Noodle Markets aims to enhance transparency for educators, create equitable opportunities for vendors, and foster innovation in the educational sector, ultimately contributing to improved outcomes for students.

Allovue

Series A in 2015
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.

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 Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.

Noodle

Venture Round in 2015
Noodle is a U.S.-based education technology company that supports online and hybrid higher education. It helps universities design, launch, and operate online degree and certificate programs, offering services across marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement to deliver scalable, high-quality programs. Noodle also helps students navigate education choices through data-driven guidance and connections to schools, programs, resources, and experts. By connecting universities, education leaders, providers, and learners, Noodle enables the development and delivery of online and hybrid programs while aiming to improve access and reduce costs.

NoRedInk

Series A in 2015
NoRedInk is an educational technology company dedicated to enhancing writing skills for students in grades 4-12. Its web-based platform offers adaptive, engaging exercises and peer-review processes, along with detailed performance data for educators. Used in over half of U.S. school districts, NoRedInk aims to empower every student's writing potential.

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 dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.

BEGiN

Series B in 2014
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.

Rethink Autism

Series C in 2014
Rethink Autism is a global health technology company that delivers cloud‑based platforms for autism and developmental disability treatment, training, and clinical support. Its products include Rethink Behavioral Health for behavioral health providers, Rethink Benefits for corporate employee wellness, and Rethink Ed for school districts and the U.S. Department of Defense. The company also offers caregiver training, assessments, and evidence‑based content, enabling educators, clinicians, parents, and employers to access proven treatment tools. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Rethink Autism serves a worldwide customer base of more than 2,000 organizations and employs over 350 staff. Its mission is to expand access to behavioral health care by creating scalable, community‑based solutions that help individuals and organizations reach their full potential.

BrightBytes

Series B in 2014
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.

Bridge International Academies

Series A in 2014
Bridge International Academies, founded in 2007 and based in Nairobi, Kenya, operates primary schools focused on providing education to underprivileged children. The organization offers scholastic services that adhere to national curricula and emphasizes comprehensive teacher training and development programs. Utilizing advanced wireless technology, Bridge International Academies aims to deliver quality education free of charge, enabling children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access the learning they need for a better future.

2U

Series D in 2013
2U, Inc. is an education technology company headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, operating in various countries including the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2008, 2U specializes in providing a cloud-based Software-as-a-Service platform that enables nonprofit colleges and universities to offer online degree programs and alternative credentials, such as short courses for working professionals. The company operates in two segments: the Graduate Program Segment, which focuses on full graduate degrees, and the Short Course Segment, aimed at skill enhancement for career advancement. 2U partners with educational institutions to deliver comprehensive support services, including enrollment, student support, and course development. Its technology platform facilitates a blend of live classes, engaging course content, and practical learning experiences, ensuring high-quality educational outcomes for students across the globe.

BEGiN

Series A in 2013
BEGiN is an education technology company dedicated to enhancing children's learning experiences through innovative products. The company develops engaging educational programs that focus on fostering essential skills necessary for future success. Its portfolio includes HOMER, KidPass, and codeSpark Academy, each designed to provide quality educational content that promotes creativity, problem-solving, and a love of learning. BEGiN's approach is informed by research and insights from experts in early childhood development, and it has garnered support from notable organizations such as LEGO Ventures and Sesame Workshop. Co-founded by Neal Shenoy, Noelle Millholt, and Stephanie Dua, BEGiN has also been recognized as one of Crain’s 100 Best Places to Work in New York City.

Ellevation

Series A in 2013
Ellevation, LLC is an educational technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that specializes in developing a web-based software platform tailored for English learners (EL) and the educators who support them. Founded in 2006, the company offers a comprehensive EL program management solution that organizes student data, facilitates essential monitoring processes, and aids in instructional planning for multilingual students. Ellevation's platform is designed to improve teacher practices and enhance student achievement by providing research-based instructional strategies and activities. Additionally, the company offers Ellevation Math, which equips English learners with the necessary tools to access grade-level math content. By serving public school districts, EL coordinators, specialists, teachers, and students across the United States, Ellevation aims to foster a culture of accountability and support for the academic success of English language learners.

BrightBytes

Series A in 2013
BrightBytes Inc. operates a data analytics platform designed to enhance education by measuring and linking technology use to student learning outcomes. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, the company provides a SaaS-based solution that equips educational leaders, including government agencies, school districts, and institutions, with the tools to analyze and improve learning outcomes. Its platform aggregates and cleanses complex data from various systems, offering insights through intuitive infographics, actionable recommendations, and targeted reports. By delivering data-driven insights and prioritizing technology programs and professional development, BrightBytes enables educational stakeholders to effectively manage technology deployment and assess its impact on student achievement. The team comprises data scientists, educational researchers, developers, and data visualization experts dedicated to fostering school-wide improvements through evidence-based frameworks and peer networks.

Engrade

Series B in 2013
Engrade, founded in 2003 by a high school student aiming to enhance communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade offers a suite of web-based tools designed to connect school administrators, educators, students, and parents. Its platform facilitates online class management, enabling users to oversee curriculum planning, assessments, and communication effectively. Engrade provides real-time access to academic information, fostering collaboration among all stakeholders involved in the educational process.

Pathbrite

Series A in 2013
Pathbrite is a provider of a cloud-based portfolio platform that enables users to aggregate and display digital evidence of their achievements, skills, and knowledge. The platform is designed to transform assessments for individuals and communities, making it easier to understand and showcase accomplishments continuously and holistically. Pathbrite's technology is utilized by thousands of higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and companies, supporting the success of students and employees alike. By integrating education technologies and services, Pathbrite facilitates the collection, tracking, and presentation of a wide range of achievements, positioning itself as a leader in the digital portfolio space.

Hapara

Series A in 2012
Hapara, Inc., founded in 2007 and based in Redwood City, California, is a K-12 software company that develops instructional management tools for educators and learners. The company offers solutions like Hapara for G Suite and Hapara for Microsoft, which provide teachers with tools to create digital learning experiences and access student work. Additionally, Hapara Analytics offers data visualizations to assess the impact of digital learning strategies at the school or district level. Hapara's suite helps teachers differentiate instruction, support collaborative assignments, and ensure real-time engagement. The company also provides a Student Dashboard that empowers students to manage their digital learning experience. Hapara is used by over 1.6 million paying users in more than 44 countries worldwide.

EverFi

Series B in 2012
EverFi offers an interactive digital learning platform focused on critical life skills for students. It provides engaging online courses in areas such as financial literacy, STEM readiness, health and wellness, diversity and inclusion, and substance abuse prevention to over 7,000 schools nationwide.

Pathbrite

Series A in 2012
Pathbrite is a provider of a cloud-based portfolio platform that enables users to aggregate and display digital evidence of their achievements, skills, and knowledge. The platform is designed to transform assessments for individuals and communities, making it easier to understand and showcase accomplishments continuously and holistically. Pathbrite's technology is utilized by thousands of higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and companies, supporting the success of students and employees alike. By integrating education technologies and services, Pathbrite facilitates the collection, tracking, and presentation of a wide range of achievements, positioning itself as a leader in the digital portfolio space.

Engrade

Series A in 2012
Engrade, founded in 2003 by a high school student aiming to enhance communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade offers a suite of web-based tools designed to connect school administrators, educators, students, and parents. Its platform facilitates online class management, enabling users to oversee curriculum planning, assessments, and communication effectively. Engrade provides real-time access to academic information, fostering collaboration among all stakeholders involved in the educational process.

StraighterLine

Series B in 2012
StraighterLine, Inc. is an online education provider based in Baltimore, Maryland, founded in 2009. The company offers affordable online and distance learning courses from accredited colleges and universities, focusing on introductory-level subjects such as business, English, health science, humanities, mathematics, and technology. By providing a self-paced, pay-as-you-go model, students can access courses for $99 per month or $1,000 per year, significantly reducing the financial barriers associated with higher education. StraighterLine’s mission is to increase access and affordability in education, allowing students to complete core courses online and seamlessly transfer credits to accredited partner institutions, ultimately facilitating the pursuit of their degrees. The company also offers a tuition assistance program to further support students in their educational journey.

Education Elements

Series A in 2012
Education Elements partners with schools nationwide to create dynamic learning environments. They specialize in designing blended learning models tailored to each school's unique needs, combining expertise in education, product design, and change management. Their services include goal setting, instructional model design, content selection, professional development, and software platforms for personalized learning.

Engrade

Series A in 2011
Engrade, founded in 2003 by a high school student aiming to enhance communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade offers a suite of web-based tools designed to connect school administrators, educators, students, and parents. Its platform facilitates online class management, enabling users to oversee curriculum planning, assessments, and communication effectively. Engrade provides real-time access to academic information, fostering collaboration among all stakeholders involved in the educational process.

Rethink Autism

Series B in 2011
Rethink Autism is a global health technology company that delivers cloud‑based platforms for autism and developmental disability treatment, training, and clinical support. Its products include Rethink Behavioral Health for behavioral health providers, Rethink Benefits for corporate employee wellness, and Rethink Ed for school districts and the U.S. Department of Defense. The company also offers caregiver training, assessments, and evidence‑based content, enabling educators, clinicians, parents, and employers to access proven treatment tools. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in New York, Rethink Autism serves a worldwide customer base of more than 2,000 organizations and employs over 350 staff. Its mission is to expand access to behavioral health care by creating scalable, community‑based solutions that help individuals and organizations reach their full potential.
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