About EdTech sector in Iran
The EdTech sector in Iran comprises 158 companies, including 12 funded companies. Out of these, 1 is Series A+ funded.
EdTech sector in Iran has seen 1 IPO.
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 Iran
There are 158 EdTech startups in Iran which include LanGeek, Maktabkhooneh, Manamo, Hamkelasi System, Hamyarzaban. Out of these, 12 startups are funded, with 1 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 8 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Oxford.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Iran
1. LanGeek
AI and app-based platform offering English language learning solutions. It provides language processing and learning solutions. The platform allows users to learn languages using pictures and real-life examples. It provides idioms, proverbs, wordlists of ESL textbooks, vocabulary courses, flashcards, IELTS & SAT test preparation solutions, and more. The app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about LanGeek
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Tehran (Iran)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 45/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 53 of 3,225 Competitors
Maktabkhooneh is an online platform that provides courses on various topics form universities. It offers courses on various topics such as data analysis, finance, programming, web design, mathematics, etc. Its app is available on the Android platform.
Key facts about Maktabkhooneh
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Tehran (Iran)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Rahnema Ventures
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 74 of 6,848 Competitors
3. Manamo
Mobile-based platform providing foreign language learning solutions. The platform enables users to play games and learn multiple languages. The platform also offers rewards on playing games for students. Its mobile app is available for Android devices.
Key facts about Manamo
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Tehran (Iran)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 13 of 160 Competitors
Mobile-based platform providing school management solutions. Features include attendance management, website template management, registration management, transport monitoring, communication management, financial management, and more. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Hamkelasi System
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Isfahan (Iran)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 219 of 7,064 Competitors
5. Hamyarzaban
Mobile-based platform providing English language learning solutions. The platform offers training on listening, writing, reading, pronunciation, grammar, and more. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Hamyarzaban
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Ahvaz (Iran)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 66 of 900 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Iran
19 EdTech startups in Iran 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 | 1 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 5 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 14 |
2020 | 19 |
2019 | 14 |
2018 | 12 |
2017 | 9 |
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Top Investors in EdTech in Iran
Dimond Accelerator is the top investor in EdTech companies in Iran based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in Iran:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Tehran (Iran) | ||
Tehran (Iran) | ||
Tehran (Iran) | Cafetadris and Faranesh | |
Tehran (Iran) | ||
Tehran (Iran) | Linum and Dusley Book |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in Iran
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in Iran
Most number of EdTech startups in Iran have been founded by alumni from London School of Economics and Political Science and University of Oxford.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
University of Oxford | 1 |
