About Edutainment sector in Asia
The Edutainment sector in Asia comprises 189 companies, including 11 funded companies having collectively raised $10.3M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Edutainment sector in Asia has seen 1 acquisition and 1 IPO.
This sector includes companies producing content or providing services that provide education through entertainment through offline mediums.
Edutainment sector is also known as Edutainment Solutions, Advanced Edutainment or Digital Edutainment.
Companies providing outdoor educational entertainment like educational theme parks, children museums, etc. Companies that produce or operate educational films and TV networks that aim to provide education to the viewers are also included. Companies providing tech-based edutainment solutions such as smart toys, educational gaming apps, online video/VOD would be excluded. Entertainment companies not focused on education such as outdoor entertainment locations primarily intended for entertainment (amusement parks), TV Channels not focused on education are also excluded.
Top Edutainment Companies in Asia
There are 189 Edutainment startups in Asia which include Karfarol Games, Makeree, TEEG, Sesame School Preschool, Insight Media City. Out of these, 11 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
2026 has seen the creation of 5 Edutainment startups in Asia. Over the past 10 years, an average of 3 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, INSEAD and University of Cambridge.
Here is the list of top Edutainment startups in Asia
Developer of language learning games for both desktop and mobile use. The company creates games suitable for adults and teenagers alike. These games aim to provide an engaging and educational experience for individuals seeking to learn or improve their language skills. The focus is on making language acquisition fun and accessible.
Key facts about Karfarol Games
- Founded Year: 2021
- Location: Tbilisi (Georgia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 41/100 What is this?
2. Makeree
Provider of interactive digital user guides for product assembly. These guides replace traditional paper manuals, offering a more engaging and effective way for customers to understand and assemble products. The platform allows for multilingual support and facilitates direct communication with customers, potentially reducing returns and improving customer satisfaction. The system is designed to be intuitive for both content creators and end-users, enabling easy creation, publication, and updating of guides. It offers a streamlined approach to product instruction, improving the overall customer experience.
Key facts about Makeree
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Seed
- Investors: 365x, MassChallenge and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Jan 31, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
3. TEEG
Chains providing family entertainment and education experiences. These operations manage centers focused on leisure and learning activities. The business oversees a portfolio of brands that deliver interactive experiences to customers.
Key facts about TEEG
- Founded Year: 1978
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: Quadrant Private Equity
- Tracxn Score: 37/100 What is this?
Sesame Street Preschool is a venture of Sesame Schoolhouse, who also produce the children’s educational television show, Sesame Street. Offers both pre-school and after-school programs. Programs are developed by the non-profit organisation behind sesame street. Sesame Street Preschool is for ages 2 to 5, and afterschool to reinforce science and math concepts for children ages 6 to 8. Currently located in Bangalore, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Pune, Patna, Meerut, Jaipur and Udaipur. Plans of expansion through franchise model. Opening soon in Dehradun. Sesame Workshop in India, produces the educational television program Galli Galli Sim Sim, an entertaining educational television show, that is broadcast on the leading children's channel POGO and the public broadcaster Doordarshan.
Key facts about Sesame School Preschool
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Delhi (India)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?
Key facts about Insight Media City
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Kochi (India)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 32/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 13 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the Edutainment sector in Asia
5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Edutainment sector in Asia. 6 Edutainment startups in Asia were founded in 2021 - 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 | 5 |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | 6 |
2020 | 5 |
2019 | 6 |
2018 | 5 |
2017 | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of Edutainment sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 189 Edutainment companies in Asia, 11 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 189
Funded - 11
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 189 |
Funded | 11 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 2 |
Series C+ | 2 |
Funding Trends in the Edutainment sector in Asia
Recent Funding Rounds in Edutainment in Asia
In the year 2023, till February 2023, Edutainment companies in Asia have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Edutainment companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7921 | Feb 28, 2023 | ||
Series A | 2215 | Jun 04, 2022 | ||
Seed | 5847 | Dec 21, 2020 | ||
Seed | 3584 | Oct 30, 2020 | ||
Seed | 7106 | Jan 31, 2019 |
Top Investors in Edutainment in Asia
Investindustrial is the top investor in Edutainment companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Edutainment companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Shanghai (China) | - | |
Karachi (Pakistan) | ||
Tokyo (Japan) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | ||
Chiyoda City (Japan) |
M&A activity in Edutainment sector in Asia
In the year 2022, till February 2022, 1 acquisition happened in Edutainment sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Edutainment sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Feb 14, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Edutainment sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in Edutainment sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Colleges which produce the most Edutainment companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Edutainment in Asia
Most number of Edutainment startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, INSEAD and University of Cambridge.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 1 |
INSEAD | 1 |
University of Cambridge | 1 |
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