About EdTech sector in United States
The EdTech sector in United States comprises 26.5K companies, including 3.68K funded companies having collectively raised $35.5B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 1.74K are Series A+ funded, and 22 have achieved unicorn status.
EdTech sector in United States has seen 1.06K acquisitions and 178 IPOs. This represents almost 4.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
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 United States
There are 26,516 EdTech startups in United States which include Duolingo, Care.com, Udemy, Coursera, PowerSchool. Out of these, 3,681 startups are funded, with 1,736 having secured Series A+ funding, and 22 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 355 EdTech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 1,080 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
Here is the list of top EdTech startups in United States
1. Duolingo
Developer of mobile applications for learning various foreign language skills. The platform utilizes interactive exercises and gamified lessons to teach vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. Users progress through structured levels while receiving immediate feedback on their performance. The software adapts curriculum content based on individual user progress and accuracy.
Key facts about Duolingo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $183M
- Investors: CapitalG, General Atlantic and 19 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series H, Nov 18, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 4,115 Competitors
2. Care.com
Provider of an app-based marketplace for booking caregivers. It enables users to have access to a large network of caregivers such as child care, senior care, and pet care. It also enables people to list themselves as a caregiver. It offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Care.com
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Waltham (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $111M
- Investors: Trinity Ventures, New Enterprise Associates and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 29, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 82/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 752 Competitors
3. Udemy
Provider of a marketplace offering online courses. It offers courses in various disciplines such as business, IT and software, photography, marketing, music, finance, and more. The courses can be taken at any pace and the course content can be created by instructors according to their choice. It also offers corporate online learning platform, that provides training solutions to corporates. Its mobile app is available for android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Udemy
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $274M
- Investors: Norwest, 500 Global and 68 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Nov 18, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 8,169 Competitors
4. Coursera
Provider of online courses, professional certificates, and degree programs. The platform collaborates with universities and companies to deliver educational content. It offers opportunities for individuals to learn new skills and advance their careers. The platform provides learning resources for businesses to train their workforce.
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 49 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jul 17, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 8,169 Competitors
5. PowerSchool
Provider of software and cloud-based solutions for K-12 education. The company offers student information, personalized learning, and student success solutions. It also provides tools for college and career readiness, talent recruitment, and resource planning. Data analytics, communication, and artificial intelligence solutions are available.
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: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,346 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech sector in United States
355 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the EdTech sector in United States. 2,136 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 | 355 |
2025 | 477 |
2024 | 676 |
2023 | 1,155 |
2022 | 1,009 |
2021 | 1,429 |
2020 | 2,136 |
2019 | 1,307 |
2018 | 1,103 |
2017 | 1,160 |
Stage-wise distribution of EdTech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 26,516 EdTech companies in United States, 3,681 have secured funding. Among them, 1,736 have reached Series A or higher, and 1,433 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 26,516
Funded - 3,681
Series A+ - 1,736
Series B+ - 1,433
Series C+ - 1,335
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 26,516 |
Funded | 3,681 |
Series A+ | 1,736 |
Series B+ | 1,433 |
Series C+ | 1,335 |
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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 $23.3B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $5.86B. There has been a total funding of $503M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $503M |
2025 | $1.54B |
2024 | $1.13B |
2023 | $1.66B |
2022 | $2.56B |
2021 | $5.86B |
2020 | $2.97B |
2019 | $3.22B |
2018 | $2.32B |
2017 | $1.56B |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech in United States
In the year 2026, till September 2026, EdTech companies in United States have raised $497M in equity funding across 70 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till September 2025), EdTech companies in United States had raised $512M across 89 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 2.95% drop in funding in EdTech companies in United States as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 8846 | Sep 24, 2026 | ||
Seed | 4297 | Sep 22, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5855 | Sep 16, 2026 | and 16 more | |
Seed | 2048 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 2687 | Sep 01, 2026 |
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) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) |
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M&A activity in EdTech sector in United States
In the year 2026, till September 2026, 25 acquisitions happened in EdTech sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 46 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 | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 09, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 17, 2026 |
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 | 25 |
2025 | 46 |
2024 | 66 |
2023 | 56 |
2022 | 114 |
2021 | 134 |
2020 | 76 |
2019 | 90 |
2018 | 109 |
2017 | 74 |
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) | |
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) | |
Jul 28, 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 Stanford University, Harvard University and University of Pennsylvania.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Stanford University | 238 |
Harvard University | 226 |
University of Pennsylvania | 121 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 108 |
Harvard Business School | 98 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 94 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 93 |
Columbia University | 76 |
Cornell University | 76 |
Yale University | 69 |
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 | $3.84B |
Harvard University | $2.34B |
Stanford Business School | $1.77B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $1.57B |
Carnegie Mellon University | $1.11B |
University of Oxford | $1.11B |
Cornell University | $978M |
Yale University | $917M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $878M |
University of Pennsylvania | $821M |
Top News in EdTech in United States
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