About Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
There are 85 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China, including 28 funded companies having collectively raised $473M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 11 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China has seen 1 acquisition and 2 IPOs.
EdTech sector is also known as Education IT, Online Education or Digital Education.
Top Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
There are more than 85 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China. Squirrel Ai Learning is the top Artificial Intelligence company in EdTech in China, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of AI-based tutoring platform for students | Shanghai (China) | 2014 | Series C | $194M | |
App-based platform to learn English languages | Yangpu (China) | 2012 | Series C | $100M | |
AI-enabled Chinese learning platform | Shanghai (China) | 2018 | Seed | $1.43M | |
AI based adaptive learning platform provider for students | Hangzhou (China) | 2018 | Series B | $35M | |
Digital edutainment products for kids | Hangzhou (China) | 2011 | Seed | $1.52M |
Artificial Intelligence companies founded year-on-year in EdTech in China
10 Artificial Intelligence startups in EdTech in China were founded in 2017 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 6 |
2022 | - |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | 4 |
2018 | 6 |
2017 | 10 |
Stage-wise distribution of Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Out of the total 85 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China, 28 have secured funding. Among them, 11 have reached Series A or higher, and 8 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 85
Funded - 28
Series A+ - 11
Series B+ - 8
Series C+ - 6
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 85 |
Funded | 28 |
Series A+ | 11 |
Series B+ | 8 |
Series C+ | 6 |
Let us walk you through our Sectors and other offerings
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more
Designed with precision for VCs, PE, IBs, Incubators, M&A, Innovation more
Funding Trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Total funding year-on-year in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China saw a total funding of more than $473M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $171M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2024 | $27.6M |
2021 | $11M |
2020 | $15.7M |
2019 | $14.4M |
2018 | $171M |
2017 | $112M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
In the year 2024, till May 2024, Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China have raised $27.6M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 1070 | May 29, 2024 | ||
Series C | 8234 | Apr 16, 2024 | - | |
Series C | 3633 | Dec 30, 2021 | ||
Series C | 5817 | Jul 03, 2021 | and 2 more | |
Series B | 9715 | Jun 25, 2021 | - |
Top Investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
SOSV is the top investor in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | - | |
Seoul (South Korea) | - | |
Shanghai (China) | ||
Shenzhen (China) | Super Chinese and Learnta | |
Haidian (China) | - |
M&A activity in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
In the year 2023, till June 2023, 1 acquisition happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China.
See a more detailed list of acquisitions Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
_1578476349546.png?devicePixelRatio=2&height=20&width=20){kind=logo}
Acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Here are the acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
In the year 2010, till October 2010, 1 IPO happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2010 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
Most number of Artificial Intelligence startups in EdTech in China have been founded by alumni from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), London School of Economics and Political Science and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
Tsinghua University | 1 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 1 |
Total funding in Artificial Intelligence companies founded by alumni from top colleges in EdTech in China
In the last 10 years, graduates from Tsinghua University have raised the most funding for Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China, compared to alumni from other top colleges. Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) alumni are second, and University of California (Berkeley) alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Tsinghua University | $100M |
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) | $11M |
University of California (Berkeley) | $5.48M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
Top News in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech in China
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Vedantu secures $42M funding led by Tiger Global & WestBridge CapitalIndiatimes•Aug 29, 2019•Vedantu, Tiger Global Management, WestBridge Capital, Accel and 5 others
•
TAL Education Group Acquires Ready4PR Newswire•Feb 07, 2019•Ready4, Tomorrow Advancing Life, TAL Education Group
