About EdTech sector in Mexico
The EdTech sector in Mexico comprises 522 companies, including 52 funded companies having collectively raised $233M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 9 are Series A+ funded.
EdTech sector in Mexico has seen 1 acquisition and 2 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing 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 Mexico
There are 522 EdTech startups in Mexico which include Cometa, Mattilda, Lottus, Talisis, Birmingham Institute. Out of these, 52 startups are funded, with 9 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 9 EdTech startups in Mexico. Over the past 10 years, an average of 24 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Stanford University and Cambridge Judge Business School.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in Mexico
1. Cometa
Developer of a platform for private schools to manage operations. The platform provides tools for admissions, re-enrollment, communications, and academic management. It offers features such as payment reminders, online store management, and report generation. The platform aims to streamline administrative tasks and improve communication between schools and families.
Key facts about Cometa
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Mexico City (Mexico)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $17M
- Investors: Reach Capital, Kaszek and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 14, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 36 of 8,582 Competitors
2. Mattilda
Provider of financial management software for educational institutions and schools. The platform automates fee collection, manages student admissions processes, and facilitates academic operations. It provides schools with upfront tuition payments to ensure consistent cash flow. Additionally, the system supports tuition payment processing for families through automated reminders and multiple payment methods. The software assists in coordinating daily school administrative tasks and streamlining communication between institutions and families.
Key facts about Mattilda
- Founded Year: 2022
- Location: Mexico City (Mexico)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $29M
- Investors: GSV Ventures, FinTech Collective and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Sep 08, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 6 of 228 Competitors
3. Lottus
Online portal providing higher education-related programs. The platform consists of multiple universities such as Latin America university, Three cultures University, American Indian School, and more.
Key facts about Lottus
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Campeche (Mexico)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $9.8M
- Investors: Alta Growth Capital, IFC and 4 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 05, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 46/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 398 Competitors
4. Talisis
Online platform offering courses in higher and continued education. It offers degree and master's courses for students in IT, Marketing, Tourism, and more. It also offers courses in English.
Key facts about Talisis
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: Monterrey (Mexico)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $17.1M
- Investors: Promecapac and Mexican Afores
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 06, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 25 of 1,739 Competitors
Mobile-based platform providing multi-language learning solutions. The platform offers online courses for users to learn languages such as English, French, and German. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Birmingham Institute
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Saltillo (Mexico)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 102 of 5,625 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Mexico
9 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the EdTech sector in Mexico. 59 EdTech startups in Mexico 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 | 9 |
2025 | 9 |
2024 | 10 |
2023 | 18 |
2022 | 21 |
2021 | 34 |
2020 | 59 |
2019 | 29 |
2018 | 30 |
2017 | 26 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in Mexico
Out of the total 522 EdTech companies in Mexico, 52 have secured funding. Among them, 9 have reached Series A or higher, and 6 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 522
Funded - 52
Series A+ - 9
Series B+ - 6
Series C+ - 5
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 522 |
Funded | 52 |
Series A+ | 9 |
Series B+ | 6 |
Series C+ | 5 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in Mexico
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in Mexico
The EdTech sector in Mexico saw a total funding of more than $233M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2024 at more than $85.5M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $50.3M |
2024 | $85.5M |
2023 | $51.1M |
2022 | $31M |
2021 | $9.85M |
2020 | - |
2019 | $5.2M |
2018 | $40K |
2017 | - |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in Mexico
In the year 2024, till November 2024, EdTech companies in Mexico have raised $71.5M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till November 2023), EdTech companies in Mexico had raised $41.1M across 4 rounds.
So, 2024 has seen a 73.89% rise in funding in EdTech companies in Mexico as compared to 2023.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in Mexico:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 2852 | Nov 14, 2024 | and 4 more | |
Series C | 2858 | Sep 2024 | - | |
Seed | 7182 | Aug 05, 2024 | - | |
Seed | 6425 | Nov 29, 2023 | ||
Series A | 5400 | Jul 17, 2023 | and 2 more |
Top Investors in EdTech in Mexico
Gray Matters Capital is the top investor in EdTech companies in Mexico based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in Mexico:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Atlanta (United States) | - | |
Menlo Park (United States) | - | |
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Buenos Aires (Argentina) | ||
Mexico City (Mexico) | Top E University and ALBA |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in Mexico
In the year 2026, till June 2026, 1 acquisition happened in EdTech sector in Mexico.
See a more detailed list of acquisitions Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in Mexico:
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Mexico
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in Mexico:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in Mexico
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in Mexico
Most number of EdTech startups in Mexico have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and Cambridge Judge Business School.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 4 |
Stanford University | 2 |
Cambridge Judge Business School | 1 |
Harvard Business School | 1 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Mexico
In the last 10 years, Harvard Business School graduates' EdTech companies in Mexico have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard Business School | $17.1M |
Stanford University | $17.1M |
Cambridge Judge Business School | - |
Harvard University | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
University of Cambridge | - |
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