About EdTech sector in United States
The EdTech sector in United States comprises 17.9K companies, including 3.5K funded companies having collectively raised $35.1B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 1.6K are Series A+ funded, and 21 have achieved unicorn status.
EdTech sector in United States has seen 1.05K acquisitions and 70 IPOs. This represents almost 6.3% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
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 United States
There are 17,904 EdTech startups in United States which include Coursera, Pluralsight, PowerSchool, Duolingo, Instructure. Out of these, 3,495 startups are funded, with 1,605 having secured Series A+ funding, and 21 achieving unicorn status.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 810 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in United States
1. Coursera
Provider of an online multi-course platform. It offers a statement of accomplishment and a verified certificate after completion of the course. It provides a peer review of assignments. App is available for android and iOS users.
Key facts about Coursera
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Mountain View (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $443M
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Kleiner Perkins and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jul 17, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 6,849 Competitors
2. Pluralsight
Cloud-based LMS platform for IT industry. Platform provides an online platform for programming courses. The products include assessments, analytics, role customization, professional services, and more. Its features include course discussions, offline viewing, onboarding, data export, etc. Monetizes through subscription-based pricing plans.
Key facts about Pluralsight
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Farmington (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $235M
- Investors: Insight Partners, Iconiq Capital and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, Dec 12, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4,837 Competitors
3. PowerSchool
Provider of cloud-based software and solutions for K-12 education. The company delivers student information, personalized learning, and data analytics tools. It offers solutions for talent recruitment, resource planning, and college and career readiness. The software supports communication and student success.
Key facts about PowerSchool
- Founded Year: 1997
- Location: Folsom (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $32M
- Investors: Warburg Pincus, Snider Capital and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 06, 2000, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 7,065 Competitors
4. Duolingo
Developer of a platform providing gamified language learning courses. The platform offers interactive exercises with immediate feedback to improve language skills. It adapts its curriculum to individual learning strengths and weaknesses. Users earn virtual coins and unlock new levels to stay motivated.
Key facts about Duolingo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $183M
- Investors: CapitalG, Durable Capital Partners and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 15, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,335 Competitors
5. Instructure
Instructure offers Canvas, an enterprise-level, cloud-native software platform that teachers and students use to manage learning experience for in-person and online courses, including posting and submitting assignments, private and group communication, and integrating with educational apps and social media channels. It integrates drag-and-drop file uploaders, HTML5 video, automatic speech-to-text conversion applications, web tools, and social media platforms like Google Docs and Facebook. The company launched Canvas Network, which allows users to make their courses open to the public and experiment with various class sizes and teaching styles.
Key facts about Instructure
- Founded Year: 1999
- Location: Salt Lake City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $105M
- Investors: OpenView, Insight Partners and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Nov 17, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,624 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in United States
1,825 EdTech startups in United States 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 | 79 |
2024 | 357 |
2023 | 911 |
2022 | 863 |
2021 | 1,240 |
2020 | 1,825 |
2019 | 1,077 |
2018 | 860 |
2017 | 895 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 17,904 EdTech companies in United States, 3,495 have secured funding. Among them, 1,605 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,317 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 17,904
Funded - 3,495
Series A+ - 1,605
Series B+ - 1,317
Series C+ - 1,216
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 17,904 |
Funded | 3,495 |
Series A+ | 1,605 |
Series B+ | 1,317 |
Series C+ | 1,216 |
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Funding Trends in the EdTech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech sector in United States
The EdTech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $24.5B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $5.98B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $1.07B |
2024 | $1.11B |
2023 | $1.6B |
2022 | $2.62B |
2021 | $5.98B |
2020 | $3.11B |
2019 | $3.17B |
2018 | $2.35B |
2017 | $1.58B |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, EdTech companies in United States have raised $643M in equity funding across 105 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till December 2024), EdTech companies in United States had raised $1.03B across 132 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 37.55% drop in funding in EdTech companies in United States as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series D | 3703 | Dec 23, 2025 | - | |
Seed | 7154 | Dec 18, 2025 | - | |
Series A | 6310 | Dec 10, 2025 | ||
Series B | 7249 | Dec 09, 2025 | ||
Series B | 7429 | Dec 06, 2025 | - |
Top Investors in EdTech in United States
HHS is the top investor in EdTech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in United States
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 40 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in United States. Last year, in 2024, a total of 65 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 08, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 02, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Nov 25, 2025 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 40 |
2024 | 65 |
2023 | 56 |
2022 | 115 |
2021 | 136 |
2020 | 76 |
2019 | 92 |
2018 | 112 |
2017 | 77 |
IPOs in EdTech in United States
In the year 2024, till December 2024, 1 IPO happened in EdTech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in EdTech sector in United States:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Dec 06, 2024 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 04, 2023 | Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FRA) | |
Aug 22, 2022 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Dec 14, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Oct 29, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most EdTech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech in United States
Most number of EdTech startups in United States have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 219 |
Stanford University | 215 |
University of Pennsylvania | 137 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 122 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 99 |
Harvard Business School | 92 |
Columbia University | 83 |
Cornell University | 71 |
Yale University | 68 |
Stanford Business School | 58 |
Total funding in EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' EdTech companies in United States have raised the most funding among top colleges. Harvard University alumni are second, and Stanford Business School alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Stanford University | $3.89B |
Harvard University | $2.38B |
Stanford Business School | $2.18B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.76B |
University of California (Berkeley) | $1.42B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $1.24B |
Cornell University | $1.2B |
University of Pennsylvania | $1.09B |
Yale University | $1.07B |
Columbia University | $1.07B |
Top News in EdTech in United States
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Payroc and ID TECH Expand NEO 3 Device Family to Accelerate ISV GrowthBusiness Wire•Jan 12, 2026•iD Tech, Payroc
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EducationDynamics Introduces Brand Discoverability Pyramid Roadmap for Enrollment GrowthGlobeNewswire•Jan 06, 2026•Education Dynamics
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Riverside Insights and Prometric Partner to Expand Assessment Delivery InternationallyGlobeNewswire•Jan 06, 2026•Prometric, Riverside Assessments
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Amplify Launches STBQ and TKNQ ETFs on NYSE Arca for Stablecoin and Tokenization ExposureThe Crypto Times•Dec 24, 2025•Amplify
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Oxford University Partners Simplilearn to Launch AI-Focused ProgramsPR Newswire•Dec 22, 2025•Simplilearn, Said Business School, Oxford
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NASM Launches ClaireAI™, Trusted Virtual Mentor for Fitness ProfessionalsGlobeNewswire•Dec 19, 2025•Ascend Learning, NASM
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Skillsoft and edX Form Strategic Partnership to Expand University-Led Learning in The Skillsoft PlatformBusiness Wire•Dec 18, 2025•edX, Skillsoft
