About K-12 EdTech sector in United States
The K-12 EdTech sector in United States comprises 9.35K companies, including 1.91K funded companies having collectively raised $15.7B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 869 are Series A+ funded, and 8 have achieved unicorn status.
K-12 EdTech sector in United States has seen 571 acquisitions and 59 IPOs. This represents almost 6.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.3% exit rate of tech companies in general.
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 are excluded.
Top K-12 EdTech Companies in United States
There are 9,346 K-12 EdTech startups in United States which include PowerSchool, Quizlet, Open English, ClassDojo, Rosetta Stone. Out of these, 1,906 startups are funded, with 869 having secured Series A+ funding, and 8 achieving unicorn status.
2026 has seen the creation of 94 K-12 EdTech startups in United States. Over the past 10 years, an average of 386 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 K-12 EdTech startups in United States
1. 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: Snider Capital, Warburg Pincus and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 06, 2000, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 78/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,810 Competitors
2. Quizlet
Provider of learning tools and flashcards for students. It enables users to create study sets on the platform for anything they are learning. Provides a collaborative platform where students can learn with their peers. The platform enables students to learn languages, science, arts & humanities, math, and more. Additionally, users can also add audio or images to the study set and search the repository of existing study sets. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Quizlet
- Founded Year: 2005
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $62M
- Investors: Icon Ventures, General Atlantic and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series C, May 13, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 139 Competitors
3. Open English
Online English learning platform providing live classes and AI-powered tutoring. It offers accessible and effective English education through live, online classes with native-speaking teachers. The platform caters to adults, children, and businesses, providing customized courses to meet diverse learning needs. The curriculum includes general English, professional English, and test preparation for exams like TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS. Features include unlimited live classes, personalized learning paths, AI-powered tutoring, a pronunciation tool, and a supportive online community. The platform aims to break down language barriers, enhance global communication, and empower individuals and organizations through English proficiency. It is a B2C and B2B business model, offering subscription-based access to its online learning resources.
Key facts about Open English
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Miami (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $121M
- Investors: Flybridge Capital Partners, TCV and 9 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 24, 2026, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,145 Competitors
4. ClassDojo
Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students. The platform allows teachers to give students real-time feedback. The platform engages parents and students to improve behaviour at home as well. The platform can run on an interactive whiteboard, a computer connected to a projector or on a smartphone, tablet. The tool offers behaviour-tracking analytics and reports that can be shared with parents and administrators. Teachers can message parents and keep them informed about students' progress. Its mobile app is available for Android, iOS, and web devices.
Key facts about ClassDojo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $221M
- Investors: General Catalyst, Paul Graham and 44 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Mar 04, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 77/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 991 Competitors
Rosetta Stone provides speech-recognition based language learning software solutions. It offers its language learning software solutions to individuals, education institutions, corporates, and public sector organizations. Its software works on a proprietary speech-recognition technology and syncs users' progress across the web platform and smartphone applications. It provides online courses and online practice sessions with native speakers in languages like English, Spanish, French, etc. It also offers an iOS app for language learning for Pre-K kids.
Key facts about Rosetta Stone
- Founded Year: 1992
- Location: Arlington (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $62M
- Investors: White Hat Capital Partners, ABS Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jul 15, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 5 of 5,069 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in United States
94 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the K-12 EdTech sector in United States. 868 K-12 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 | 94 |
2025 | 99 |
2024 | 208 |
2023 | 399 |
2022 | 324 |
2021 | 498 |
2020 | 868 |
2019 | 480 |
2018 | 436 |
2017 | 462 |
Stage-wise distribution of K-12 EdTech sector companies in United States
Out of the total 9,346 K-12 EdTech companies in United States, 1,906 have secured funding. Among them, 869 have reached Series A or higher, and 715 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 9,346
Funded - 1,906
Series A+ - 869
Series B+ - 715
Series C+ - 677
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 9,346 |
Funded | 1,906 |
Series A+ | 869 |
Series B+ | 715 |
Series C+ | 677 |
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Funding Trends in the K-12 EdTech sector in United States
Total funding year-on-year in the K-12 EdTech sector in United States
The K-12 EdTech sector in United States saw a total funding of more than $9.32B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $2.5B. There has been a total funding of $230M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $230M |
2025 | $865M |
2024 | $416M |
2023 | $388M |
2022 | $1.46B |
2021 | $2.5B |
2020 | $546M |
2019 | $625M |
2018 | $1.32B |
2017 | $972M |
Recent Funding Rounds in K-12 EdTech in United States
In the year 2026, till August 2026, K-12 EdTech companies in United States have raised $226M in equity funding across 33 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), K-12 EdTech companies in United States had raised $197M across 33 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 14.89% rise in funding in K-12 EdTech companies in United States as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in K-12 EdTech companies in United States:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 7504 | Aug 06, 2026 | ||
Seed | 8472 | Aug 05, 2026 | - | |
Angel | 2377 | Jul 01, 2026 | - | |
Angel | 1483 | Jun 30, 2026 | ||
Series D | 7653 | Jun 24, 2026 | - |
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Top Investors in K-12 EdTech in United States
HHS is the top investor in K-12 EdTech companies in United States based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in K-12 EdTech companies in United States:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
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Washington, DC (United States) | ||
Arlington (United States) | ||
Oakland (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) | ||
Denver (United States) |
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M&A activity in K-12 EdTech sector in United States
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 10 acquisitions happened in K-12 EdTech sector in United States. Last year, in 2025, a total of 25 acquisitions happened in K-12 EdTech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in K-12 EdTech sector in United States:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 17, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jul 29, 2026 | ||
Acqui-Hired | May 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 04, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Apr 07, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in K-12 EdTech sector in United States
Here are the acquisition trends in K-12 EdTech sector in United States:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 10 |
2025 | 25 |
2024 | 30 |
2023 | 33 |
2022 | 56 |
2021 | 65 |
2020 | 36 |
2019 | 58 |
2018 | 58 |
2017 | 47 |
IPOs in K-12 EdTech in United States
In the year 2024, till December 2024, 1 IPO happened in K-12 EdTech sector in United States.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in K-12 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) | |
Jul 28, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jul 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most K-12 EdTech companies in United States
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the K-12 EdTech in United States
Most number of K-12 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 | 120 |
Harvard University | 107 |
University of Pennsylvania | 49 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 47 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 46 |
Harvard Business School | 41 |
Cornell University | 31 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 31 |
Columbia University | 29 |
Yale University | 29 |
Total funding in K-12 EdTech companies founded by alumni from top colleges in United States
In the last 10 years, Stanford University graduates' K-12 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 | $1.92B |
Harvard University | $1.28B |
Stanford Business School | $1.06B |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | $887M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $814M |
Yale University | $744M |
University of Oxford | $559M |
University of Cambridge | $516M |
University of Pennsylvania | $493M |
Harvard Business School | $320M |
Top News in K-12 EdTech in United States
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PayPal Enables Tuition Payments Via Integrations with Education Payment PlatformsPYMNTS.com•Aug 19, 2026•TouchNet, PayPal, Venmo
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ESS outlines Bridge rollout toward end of 2026, as Juniper LOI targets 500 MWh+ by 2032 (NYSE:GWH)Seeking Alpha•Aug 11, 2026•ESS
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Cambium Learning Group Named Four-Time Winner at 2026 CODiE Product AwardsBusiness Wire•Aug 10, 2026•Cambium Learning
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Instructure Unveils Project Athena: AI-Powered Study Coach for CanvasPR Newswire•Jul 22, 2026•Instructure
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Instructure Launches Instructure Foundry to Drive Innovation and Explore New MarketsPR Newswire•Jul 22, 2026•Instructure
