About K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh
The K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh comprises 166 companies, including 6 funded companies having collectively raised $16.1M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 1 is Series A+ funded.
This sector includes companies providing online courses, educational resources, learning platforms, management solutions, teaching resources, and other services for K-12 students, teachers, parents and administrators.
K-12 EdTech sector is also known as K-12 Education Technology.
All companies that provide courses, resources, games, mobile apps, and interactive devices for online learning for school students and teachers. Also, contains adaptive learning platforms, learning management system, administrative management system, collaborative platforms, smart classroom solutions, and other support services for schools. Includes courses and resources for professional development, curriculum management, collaboration, lesson planning, and other tools for teachers. Marketplace for products such as stationery items, school bags, and books for kids; Educational loan providers, traditional brick-n-mortar schools, after-school programs, tutoring agencies; Services companies
Top K-12 EdTech Companies in Bangladesh
There are 166 K-12 EdTech startups in Bangladesh which include Shikho, 10 Minute School, SAT Academy, Mojaru, Thrive. Out of these, 6 startups are funded, with 1 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 12 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of IIT Kanpur and University of Manchester.
Here is the list of top K-12 EdTech startups in Bangladesh
1. Shikho
Provider of digital educational content for secondary and higher secondary students. The platform delivers academic support through recorded and live classes. It offers animated videos, practice tests, class notes, and report cards. The company provides resources for school and admission test preparation.
Key facts about Shikho
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $8M
- Investors: Goodwater Capital, Wavemaker Partners and 13 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, May 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 1,088 Competitors
Web-based educational platform providing video content and online tests. It provides content material for school curriculum and skill development. It also offers a video library, preparation tips, model tests, and pre-scheduled live classes for admission preparation, competitive examinations, and university courses.
Key facts about 10 Minute School
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $9.26M
- Investors: Sequoia Capital, Surge and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 12, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 57/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 2,007 Competitors
3. SAT Academy
Online platform providing multi-disciplinary learning solutions for students. It provides learning solutions for school curricula in various subjects such as Maths, Science, English, and more. It also includes coding learning solutions in python, MySQL, and more.
Key facts about SAT Academy
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Rajshahi (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 44/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 82 of 8,721 Competitors
4. Mojaru
Provider of online e-learning courses for children. It offers a variety of subjects, including math, English, and Islamic studies, delivered through interactive live and recorded classes. The platform also includes supplementary materials and regular assessments to track student progress. Students receive certificates upon course completion. A customized one-on-one learning option is also available.
Key facts about Mojaru
- Founded Year: 2020
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 43/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 12 of 1,379 Competitors
5. Thrive
Online platform providing learning tools. The platform enables managing classrooms, personalized guidance for students, learning assistance for teachers, and more. The platform offers Digital Coach - which is a student success platform.
Key facts about Thrive
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: Dhaka (Bangladesh)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $200K
- Investors: Iterative, SuperCharger Ventures and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 15, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 42/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 29 of 788 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh
22 K-12 EdTech startups in Bangladesh 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 |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 7 |
2023 | 15 |
2022 | 17 |
2021 | 16 |
2020 | 22 |
2019 | 19 |
2018 | 18 |
2017 | 6 |
2016 | 8 |
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Funding Trends in the K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh
Total funding year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh
The K-12 EdTech sector in Bangladesh saw a total funding of more than $16.1M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $7.82M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2023 | $6.42M |
2022 | $7.82M |
2021 | $1.88M |
Recent Funding Rounds in K-12 EdTech in Bangladesh
In the year 2025, till May 2025, K-12 EdTech companies in Bangladesh have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in K-12 EdTech companies in Bangladesh:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 4086 | May 07, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7262 | Oct 12, 2023 | ||
Seed | 2495 | Mar 20, 2023 | ||
Seed | 5928 | Mar 15, 2023 | ||
Seed | 3466 | Sep 05, 2022 |
Top Investors in K-12 EdTech in Bangladesh
Pegasus Tech Ventures is the top investor in K-12 EdTech companies in Bangladesh based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in K-12 EdTech companies in Bangladesh:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
San Jose (United States) | - | |
Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
Dhaka (Bangladesh) | ||
London (United Kingdom) | - | |
Dhaka (Bangladesh) |
Colleges which produce the most K-12 EdTech companies in Bangladesh
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the K-12 EdTech in Bangladesh
Most number of K-12 EdTech startups in Bangladesh have been founded by alumni from IIT Kanpur and University of Manchester.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
IIT Kanpur | 1 |
University of Manchester | 1 |
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