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GO1 provides a platform that allows companies to upscale their workforce with on-demand training and a dynamic content-driven platform for companies that are Open to Learn. The funding follows an integration with Microsoft Teams, which enables organizations using Teams to learn directly within their workplace ecosystem. Individuals can now find, consume, share, and discuss learning resources from its library of online learning resources.

Building the MasterClass for high school education. Members can access on-demand premium courses across multiple subjects for actual high school and college credits, and join a global community.

A corporate language learning platform that uniquely offers active practice alongside algorithmically matched native language coaches who share their students' professional backgrounds and interests. On the app, engineers are learning Arabic from engineers and aid workers are learning French from medical doctors and achieving industry topping course completion rates. Chatterbox language coaches are professionals who have become forcibly displaced and are currently undervalued in the labour market. Co-founded by a former refugee and Y Combinator alum, Chatterbox is backed by BGV, All Turtles and WeWork.

Improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness with the leading Educational Support System. Leading school districts make Paper part of their strategic plan. Whether you need to support a high ELL population, improve math/English proficiency, reduce teacher turnover, or address opportunity gaps in a diverse socio-economic community, Paper helps you reach your district goals. Educational Equity Like Never Before Paper is the first comprehensive Educational Support System (ESS) featuring live help and writing feedback for students paired with real-time feedback and intervention tools for teachers.

GoStudent sells memberships for a global school connecting students with world-class teachers in a 1-1 virtual learning setting. GoStudent builds infrastructure for teachers allowing them to focus on the teaching part and everything else being taken care of. The screening, onboarding and maintaining of teachers is data driven and gives them a 2-year advance against possible competition. Their model is scalable in every country globally since it does not depend on local curriculum and content generation. Felix Ohswald and Gregor Müller founded it in 2016, with its headquarters in Vienna in Austria.

Developer of educational software designed to boost learner outcomes. The company's platform features a personalized learning journey, adaptive learning, adaptive mock tests, detailed performance analytics, automated marking, and homework planning, enabling teachers to keep students on their optimal learning paths.

Isaac is an all-in-one technology platform designed for schools’ success. We transform school management in something so simple that every school can thrive, by bringing together payment services coupled with meaningful, integrated software and services to meet each school’s needs and help them operate more efficiently.

360Learning is a Paris-based company founded in 2010 that provides a collaborative online learning platform for businesses. The platform allows organizations to create and manage e-training courses, focusing on employee onboarding, training customer-facing teams, and developing professional skills. By combining collaborative tools with a Learning Management System (LMS), it facilitates a culture of learning driven by collective expertise rather than traditional top-down approaches. With a user-friendly design, the platform supports businesses in delivering effective training without requiring specific technical skills. 360Learning serves over 1,200 organizations, including notable companies like Toyota, Criteo, and Airbus. The company has successfully raised $41 million and employs around 180 people across locations in New York, Paris, and London.

Eruditus Education Pvt Ltd specializes in providing executive education programs aimed at mid-career professionals. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, with additional offices in Gurgaon, Dubai, and Singapore, the company collaborates with over 30 prestigious universities, including MIT, Harvard, and INSEAD. This partnership allows Eruditus to offer a diverse portfolio of more than 100 courses, which are available in various formats such as short workshops, online programs, and customized sessions. The programs are designed to help professionals develop leadership skills and acquire relevant knowledge applicable to various business scenarios. With a global reach, Eruditus serves students from over 80 countries, offering courses in multiple languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, and Mandarin, thus making high-quality executive education accessible to a wider audience.

MindTickle Interactive Media Pvt Ltd. is a provider of a sales readiness and social learning platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of customer-facing teams across various industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pune, India, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MindTickle's platform enables organizations to transform existing online content into interactive learning experiences. It utilizes gamification techniques, such as points and leaderboards, to boost learner engagement and motivation. The platform supports onboarding, product training, coaching, and ongoing readiness, allowing companies to assess and certify the skills of their sales representatives. By offering features like automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools, MindTickle helps organizations track progress and improve sales performance, leading to larger deal sizes, higher win rates, and reduced sales cycles.

Unacademy is an online learning platform based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Originally launched in 2010 as a YouTube channel, it officially became a platform in 2015. Unacademy provides a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are accessible for free. This approach enables aspiring students to enhance their study techniques and fosters a culture of self-learning. As India's largest learning platform, Unacademy plays a significant role in the educational landscape by supporting students in their exam preparations.

Class is a provider of online learning solutions that focuses on enhancing remote education through its virtual classroom software. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to streamline the teaching and learning process, including features such as attendance tracking, assignment distribution, grading, and proctored exams. By integrating its software with platforms like Zoom, Class facilitates interactive and effective learning experiences for both teachers and students. The platform encompasses functionalities such as seating charts, ID verification, participation tracking, and performance management, enabling educators to optimize their classroom management and improve student engagement. Additionally, Class provides courses across various subject areas, including core, elective, and skills development, along with program implementation services to support educational institutions in their online teaching efforts.

GO1 provides a platform that allows companies to upscale their workforce with on-demand training and a dynamic content-driven platform for companies that are Open to Learn. The funding follows an integration with Microsoft Teams, which enables organizations using Teams to learn directly within their workplace ecosystem. Individuals can now find, consume, share, and discuss learning resources from its library of online learning resources.

GoStudent sells memberships for a global school connecting students with world-class teachers in a 1-1 virtual learning setting. GoStudent builds infrastructure for teachers allowing them to focus on the teaching part and everything else being taken care of. The screening, onboarding and maintaining of teachers is data driven and gives them a 2-year advance against possible competition. Their model is scalable in every country globally since it does not depend on local curriculum and content generation. Felix Ohswald and Gregor Müller founded it in 2016, with its headquarters in Vienna in Austria.

Riiid, established in 2014, is a leading provider of AI tutor solutions that aims to transform the education market through innovative AI technology. The company launched its first commercial product, Santa TOEIC, in 2017, which utilizes a deep learning algorithm and has attracted over one million users in South Korea, demonstrating significant effectiveness. Riiid's AI solutions are designed to replace traditional textbooks and lectures, offering personalized tutoring that surpasses the performance of human tutors while being cost-effective. The company operates Santa TOEIC in Japan and has introduced Santa SAT in Vietnam, with plans for further expansion into new testing areas and geographical markets. By providing adaptive assessment platforms that deliver personalized feedback and targeted learning resources, Riiid empowers students to identify their strengths and weaknesses, track their progress, and achieve their educational goals. Through its efforts, Riiid is driving the democratization of education and reshaping the learning landscape.

Descomplica, based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is an online education platform founded in 2011 that aims to provide affordable and quality education. The platform offers a variety of resources for students, including pre-recorded and live classes, as well as online monitoring, particularly in subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Descomplica focuses on helping students prepare for college entrance exams, allowing them to learn at their own pace and access essential course materials. The company is committed to making education more accessible and effective for its users.

MindTickle Interactive Media Pvt Ltd. is a provider of a sales readiness and social learning platform designed to enhance the effectiveness of customer-facing teams across various industries. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Pune, India, with an additional office in San Francisco, California, MindTickle's platform enables organizations to transform existing online content into interactive learning experiences. It utilizes gamification techniques, such as points and leaderboards, to boost learner engagement and motivation. The platform supports onboarding, product training, coaching, and ongoing readiness, allowing companies to assess and certify the skills of their sales representatives. By offering features like automated training paths, adaptive learning, and virtual coaching tools, MindTickle helps organizations track progress and improve sales performance, leading to larger deal sizes, higher win rates, and reduced sales cycles.

VIPThink is an online education platform dedicated to enhancing mathematics and critical thinking skills for children aged 3 to 8. The brand focuses on cultivating problem-solving abilities through a technology-driven approach informed by cognitive psychology and brain science. It employs a multimedia interactive teaching system that incorporates engaging games and customized teaching aids, aligning with American educational standards. VIPThink's curriculum emphasizes a project-based learning (PBL) approach to foster children's interest and innovation during their learning journey. Previously known as "Happy Seeds," VIPThink aims to provide high-quality education by utilizing AI and big data to track each child's progress, ensuring an effective and personalized learning experience. Founded in 20, the company is committed to transforming mathematics education for young learners.

Kahoot is a game-based learning platform founded in 2012 by a team of co-founders in Oslo, Norway. It enables individuals and organizations to easily create, share, and play engaging learning games and trivia quizzes across various subjects and languages. The platform is accessible on any device with an internet connection, allowing users to participate in games both in-person and virtually. Kahoot aims to enhance the learning experience by promoting social interaction and active participation, making it appealing to educators, students, and corporate entities alike. Its user-friendly features foster a dynamic and meaningful educational environment, catering to learners of all ages.

Kahoot is a game-based learning platform founded in 2012 by a team of co-founders in Oslo, Norway. It enables individuals and organizations to easily create, share, and play engaging learning games and trivia quizzes across various subjects and languages. The platform is accessible on any device with an internet connection, allowing users to participate in games both in-person and virtually. Kahoot aims to enhance the learning experience by promoting social interaction and active participation, making it appealing to educators, students, and corporate entities alike. Its user-friendly features foster a dynamic and meaningful educational environment, catering to learners of all ages.

Shanghai Zhangmen Education Technology Co., Ltd. operates Zhangmen, an online tutoring platform that offers personalized tutoring courses for primary and middle school students aged eight to 18. Founded in 2014 and based in China, Zhangmen allows students to connect with highly qualified teachers who have graduated from prestigious universities such as Tsinghua, Peking University, and Fudan University. The platform provides a range of educational services, including one-on-one tutoring and comprehensive online education classes. Through its online and mobile applications, Zhangmen aims to enhance the learning experience by offering tailored educational support to meet the individual needs of each student.

Unacademy is an online learning platform based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. Originally launched in 2010 as a YouTube channel, it officially became a platform in 2015. Unacademy provides a wide range of educational content, including short video lectures on various subjects, which are accessible for free. This approach enables aspiring students to enhance their study techniques and fosters a culture of self-learning. As India's largest learning platform, Unacademy plays a significant role in the educational landscape by supporting students in their exam preparations.

Maaya specializes in providing e-commerce corporations with updated technology information training through its innovative products, the Maaya Exchange Platform and Maaya Knowledge Marketplace. The Maaya Exchange Platform connects enterprises with a global network, facilitating the exchange of advanced knowledge among customers, partners, and learning providers. Meanwhile, the Maaya Knowledge Marketplace serves as an international online platform that offers supplier learning materials, directory services, payment processing, secure transaction routing, and operational management for learning suppliers and their clients. By streamlining these services, Maaya enhances the learning experience and knowledge transfer within the e-commerce sector.