About Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
There are 740 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech, including 128 funded companies having collectively raised $1.43B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 48 are Series A+ funded, and 1 has achieved unicorn status.
Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech has seen 12 acquisitions and 2 IPOs.
EdTech sector is also known as Education IT, Online Education or Digital Education.
Top Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
There are more than 740 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech. ELSA Speak is the top Artificial Intelligence company in EdTech, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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AI-powered English pronunciation app for personalized learning and confident speaking | San Francisco (United States) | 2016 | Series C | $60M | |
Developer of an AI-powered platform for English language speaking practice | Bengaluru (India) | 2022 | Seed | $4.78M | |
AI-based English learning solution for kids | San Francisco (United States) | 2016 | Seed | $16.1M | |
Developer of visual search tools using camera or image input | New York City (United States) | 2013 | Acquired | $7.5M | |
Provider of AI-based tutoring platform for students | Shanghai (China) | 2014 | Series C | $194M |
Artificial Intelligence companies founded year-on-year in EdTech
128 Artificial Intelligence startups in EdTech were founded in 2023 - 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 | 55 |
2024 | 80 |
2023 | 128 |
2022 | 63 |
2021 | 41 |
2020 | 49 |
2019 | 36 |
2018 | 32 |
2017 | 35 |
Stage-wise distribution of Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Out of the total 740 Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech, 128 have secured funding. Among them, 48 have reached Series A or higher, and 28 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 740
Funded - 128
Series A+ - 48
Series B+ - 28
Series C+ - 21
Company Stage | No. of companies |
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Founded | 740 |
Funded | 128 |
Series A+ | 48 |
Series B+ | 28 |
Series C+ | 21 |
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Funding Trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Total funding year-on-year in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech saw a total funding of more than $1.27B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $223M. There has been a total funding of $2.32M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $2.32M |
2025 | $169M |
2024 | $105M |
2023 | $152M |
2022 | $172M |
2021 | $207M |
2020 | $56M |
2019 | $62.8M |
2018 | $223M |
2017 | $122M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
In the year 2026, till March 2026, Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech have raised $2.32M in equity funding across 1 round.
In the same period last year (i.e. till March 2025), Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech had raised $3.42M across 2 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 32.3% drop in funding in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
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Series A | 9535 | Mar 25, 2026 | ||
Series D | 8453 | Dec 23, 2025 | ||
Series B | 8795 | Nov 20, 2025 | ||
Series A | 1208 | Nov 06, 2025 | ||
Series D | 7950 | Oct 31, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Y Combinator is the top investor in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Mountain View (United States) | ||
Burlingame (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | ||
Brussels (Belgium) |
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M&A activity in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
In the year 2023, till December 2023, 5 acquisitions happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech. Last year, in 2022, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 14, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 29, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 12, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 12, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 05, 2023 |
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Acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Here are the acquisition trends in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 2 |
2021 | - |
2020 | 2 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 1 |
IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
In the year 2010, till October 2010, 1 IPO happened in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Oct 20, 2010 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) |
Colleges which produce the most Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
Most number of Artificial Intelligence startups in EdTech have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 9 |
Harvard University | 8 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 5 |
Tel Aviv University | 5 |
University of Pennsylvania | 4 |
Stanford Business School | 3 |
Tsinghua University | 3 |
Aalto University | 2 |
BITS Pilani | 2 |
IIT Bombay | 2 |
Total funding in Artificial Intelligence companies founded by alumni from top colleges in EdTech
In the last 10 years, graduates from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have raised the most funding for Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech, compared to alumni from other top colleges. Tsinghua University alumni are second, and Stanford University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Shanghai Jiao Tong University | $194M |
Tsinghua University | $122M |
Stanford University | $107M |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $89.5M |
Stanford Business School | $65.4M |
UCLA Anderson School of Management | $61.5M |
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya | $50.3M |
Yonsei University | $36.4M |
IIT Kharagpur | $29.5M |
Aalto University | $24.2M |
Top News in Artificial Intelligence companies in EdTech
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Turnitin Clarity Named to TIME's List of the Best Inventions of 2025BusinessFortNight•Oct 09, 2025•Turnitin
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Turnitin Launches ‘Clarity’ to Support AI Transparency in EducationCyberMedia India Online•Jul 16, 2025•Turnitin
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Turnitin Clarity: Transparency and Responsible AI in Writing, Supporting Academic IntegrityPR Newswire•Jul 15, 2025•Turnitin
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Turnitin Launches Turnitin Clarity for Transparency and Responsible AI in WritingPR Newswire•Jul 15, 2025•Turnitin
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Turnitin Launches Turnitin Clarity for Spanish-Speaking Educational CommunityPR Newswire•May 27, 2025•Turnitin
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Metametrics And Amira Learning Expand Partnership To Pinpoint Growth For Early ReadersMiningstockeducation•Feb 28, 2025•MetaMetrics, Amira Learning
