About EdTech sector in Germany
The EdTech sector in Germany comprises 3.32K companies, including 214 funded companies having collectively raised $844M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 143 are Series A+ funded.
EdTech sector in Germany has seen 40 acquisitions and 81 IPOs.
This sector includes companies that provide technology based education industry solutions to both consumers and businesses.
EdTech sector is also known as Education IT, Online Education or Digital Education.
Companies that provide technology based solutions to students(Pre-K, K-12, Higher education and Professionals) for education. Also, companies that rovide software solutions to education related businesses are included in this sector. Companies that provide offline solutions to the education industry. Also, sports and fitness related solutions to athletes are excluded.
Top EdTech Companies in Germany
There are 3,323 EdTech startups in Germany which include Babbel, AMBOSS, Tandem, Sdui, Lingoda. Out of these, 214 startups are funded, with 143 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 75 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Columbia University, London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Germany
1. Babbel
Provider of SaaS-based language learning solutions. It offers courses on multiple languages that are divided into short lessons comprising grammar and vocabulary exercises. Its courses are developed by a team of native linguists and teachers. Its application comes with a voice recognition system that tells the user when words are not spoken correctly. It is compatible with web, iOS, and Android devices.
Key facts about Babbel
2. AMBOSS
Provider of a medical knowledge platform and exam preparation resources. It offers a comprehensive medical library with exam-style questions and clinical tools. The platform supports medical students, clinicians, and educators. It provides resources for study, exam preparation, and clinical decision support. The platform offers mobile and desktop access.
Key facts about AMBOSS
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Germany
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $292M
- Investors: Partech Partners, Target Global and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Mar 25, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,587 Competitors
3. Tandem
App-based language learning platform. Language learning services are provided via online text-based and video-based tutoring. Users can browse, select, take a sample lesson, and then schedule tutorial sessions with language tutors. Tutors are selected through a structured application process and can create their own profile on the website mentioning linguistic expertise and availability.
Key facts about Tandem
4. Sdui
Communication platform for parents, teachers, and students. It offers solutions for file sharing, creating timetables and calendars, scheduling, spam prevention, and more. The application is available on Android, iOS, and Windows platforms.
Key facts about Sdui
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Koblenz (Germany)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $58.3M
- Investors: HV Capital, Bain Capital and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Jul 21, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 71/100 What is this?
5. Lingoda
Lingoda offers an online language learning school with native speakers as teachers. Offers English, French, German and Spanish. Tutors through audio and video chats. Students can create their own learning curriculum, choose their own study environment and time to learn, study in group classes, private classes (1-on-1, 60 minutes per class) and get access to interactive learning material and videos. Also offers certificates after completion of courses.
Key facts about Lingoda
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Berlin (Germany)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $83M
- Investors: Summit Partners, Grazia Equity and 15 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Apr 15, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 779 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Germany
167 EdTech startups in Germany were founded in 2020 - 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 | 9 |
2024 | 32 |
2023 | 97 |
2022 | 70 |
2021 | 141 |
2020 | 167 |
2019 | 93 |
2018 | 86 |
2017 | 64 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in Germany
Out of the total 3,323 EdTech companies in Germany, 214 have secured funding. Among them, 143 have reached Series A or higher, and 129 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 3,323
Funded - 214
Series A+ - 143
Series B+ - 129
Series C+ - 125
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 3,323 |
Funded | 214 |
Series A+ | 143 |
Series B+ | 129 |
Series C+ | 125 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in Germany
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Germany
The EdTech sector in Germany saw a total funding of more than $768M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2025 at more than $327M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $327M |
2024 | $52.1M |
2023 | $64.9M |
2022 | $35M |
2021 | $190M |
2020 | $26.4M |
2019 | $37M |
2018 | $6.02M |
2017 | $8.83M |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in Germany
In the year 2025, till December 2025, EdTech companies in Germany have raised $327M in equity funding across 11 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2024), EdTech companies in Germany had raised $37.5M across 6 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 769.96% rise in funding in EdTech companies in Germany as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in Germany:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 1927 | Dec 19, 2025 | ||
Angel | 9874 | Nov 03, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 4614 | Aug 11, 2025 | ||
Series A | 7055 | Jul 21, 2025 | and 2 more | |
Series B | 2756 | Jul 04, 2025 |
Top Investors in EdTech in Germany
Lightspeed Venture Partners is the top investor in EdTech companies in Germany based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in Germany:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
Cambridge (United States) | - | |
Berlin (Germany) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Menlo Park (United States) | - |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in Germany
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 4 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in Germany. Last year, in 2024, a total of 3 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in Germany.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in Germany:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Nov 19, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 21, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 31, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jan 20, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 07, 2024 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Germany
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Germany:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 4 |
2024 | 3 |
2023 | 6 |
2022 | 7 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 3 |
2019 | 2 |
2018 | 4 |
2017 | 4 |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in Germany
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in Germany
Most number of EdTech startups in Germany have been founded by alumni from Columbia University, London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Columbia University | 4 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 4 |
University of Cambridge | 3 |
Cornell University | 2 |
Technical University of Munich | 2 |
University of Oxford | 2 |
Copenhagen Business School | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | 1 |
HEC Paris | 1 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Germany
In the last 10 years, London School of Economics and Political Science graduates' EdTech companies in Germany have raised the most funding among top colleges. Frankfurt School of Finance & Management alumni are second, and Columbia University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | $343M |
Frankfurt School of Finance & Management | $58.3M |
Columbia University | $39.7M |
HEC Paris | $37.7M |
IIM Bangalore | $35.7M |
IIT Delhi | $9.65M |
Cornell University | $1.1M |
University of Cambridge | $587K |
Copenhagen Business School | - |
Duke University | - |
Top News in EdTech in Germany
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Magnolia Financial Partners with Amboss Technologies for CompliancePR Newswire•Apr 18, 2025•Magnolia Financial, AMBOSS
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Tendam Expands Women'secret to Turkey, Strengthening Global PresenceFashion Network•Apr 03, 2025•Tandem, women'secret
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AKAD University and StudySmarter Partner to Empower Flexible LearnersStudySmarter•Feb 04, 2025•StudySmarter, AKAD University
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Babbel co-founder Markus Witte will once again run the company, replacing CEO Arne SchepkerTechCrunch+•Oct 11, 2024•Babbel
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Rackhouse VC’s $45M Fund II underscores room to run for early-stage AIPitchBook•Jun 25, 2024•Rackhouse Ventures, Anthropic, Generative AI, Onbrand.com and 2 others
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