About EdTech SaaS
There are 12.3K companies in the EdTech SaaS sector across the world, with 1.21K funded companies having collectively raised $9.07B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 624 of these are Series A+ funded and the sector has seen the creation of 4 Unicorns.
EdTech SaaS sector has seen 363 acquisitions and 66 IPOs.
This sector includes companies providing cloud-based, multi-tenant, and subscription based B2B software applications related to the EdTech industry.
EdTech SaaS sector is also known as EdTech SaaSTech, EdTech SaaS-Tech, Digital EdTech SaaS or EdTech SaaS Technology Solutions.
Companies included in EdTech SaaS sector
All B2B software that offers cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions for business functions like marketing, HR, Sales, Marketing, etc. for the EdTech institutions like schools, universities. All tech solutions provided to teachers to enhance their classroom experience are also includedCompanies excluded in EdTech SaaS sector
All B2B software companies that offer cloud-based, multi-tenant solutions not primarily for EdTech Industry are excluded. Services and Consulting firms are also excluded. Resellers are also excludedMarket Map of EdTech SaaS
The market map of EdTech SaaS gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution.
Reports related to EdTech SaaS
Here are some reports related to EdTech SaaS sector:
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EdTech SaaS - Sector Report
Edition: October, 2026 (76 Pages)
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EdTech SaaS Investor Landscape
Edition: April, 2025 (12 Pages)
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There are more than 12.3K companies in EdTech SaaS. D2L is the top EdTech SaaS company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top EdTech SaaS companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Provider of LMS systems for multiple sectors | Kitchener (Canada) | 1999 | Public | $244M | |
Developer of learning management software for curriculum and assessment planning | Bengaluru (India) | 2019 | Series A | $29.6M | |
Provider of learning and data handling solutions for schools | San Francisco (United States) | 2012 | Acquired | $43.4M | |
Provider of learning management system and assessment and credential solutions | Salt Lake City (United States) | 1999 | Acquired | $105M | |
Provider of a learning transformation platform for education and business | Dulles (United States) | 2007 | Series C | $157M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector
552 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the EdTech SaaS sector. 778 EdTech SaaS startups 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 | 552 |
2025 | 390 |
2024 | 342 |
2023 | 315 |
2022 | 278 |
2021 | 370 |
2020 | 778 |
2019 | 577 |
2018 | 458 |
2017 | 522 |
Companies founded across countries in the EdTech SaaS sector
India has 3,160 EdTech SaaS startups, the most by any country, followed by United States which has 2,503 startups and United Kingdom which has 891.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
India | 3,160 |
United States | 2,503 |
United Kingdom | 891 |
Germany | 522 |
Canada | 288 |
Australia | 259 |
China | 238 |
Nigeria | 209 |
Netherlands | 152 |
Brazil | 133 |
Stage-wise distribution of the EdTech SaaS sector
Out of the total 12,303 EdTech SaaS companies, 1,212 have secured funding. Among them, 624 have reached Series A or higher, and 496 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 12,303
Funded - 1,212
Series A+ - 624
Series B+ - 496
Series C+ - 460
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 12,303 |
Funded | 1,212 |
Series A+ | 624 |
Series B+ | 496 |
Series C+ | 460 |
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- 12.3K+ Total Companies
- $9.07B+ Total Funding
- 1.2K+ Funded Companies
- 65+ IPOs
- 360+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in the EdTech SaaS sector
Total funding year-on-year in the EdTech SaaS sector
The EdTech SaaS sector saw a total funding of more than $6.2B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.97B. There has been a total funding of $110M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $110M |
2025 | $243M |
2024 | $344M |
2023 | $349M |
2022 | $664M |
2021 | $1.97B |
2020 | $1.13B |
2019 | $509M |
2018 | $573M |
2017 | $304M |
Total funding across countries in the EdTech SaaS sector
In the last 10 years, EdTech SaaS startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $3.05B. China follows with $934M and India with $592M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $3.05B |
China | $934M |
India | $592M |
Netherlands | $137M |
Canada | $113M |
Spain | $103M |
Australia | $83.2M |
United Kingdom | $76.3M |
South Korea | $31.4M |
Nigeria | $3.9M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the EdTech SaaS sector
Over the last 10 years, the EdTech SaaS sector have seen $366M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $2.92B into Early Stage funding rounds and $1.63B go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $2.92B |
Late Stage | $1.63B |
Debt | $404M |
Seed Stage | $366M |
Post IPO | $311M |
PE | $218M |
Grant | $111M |
Recent Funding Rounds in EdTech SaaS
In the year 2026, till October 2026, EdTech SaaS companies have raised $110M in equity funding across 35 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), EdTech SaaS companies had raised $60.2M across 19 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 83.13% rise in funding in EdTech SaaS companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in EdTech SaaS:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 2601 | Oct 23, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 6115 | Sep 23, 2026 | ||
Seed | 5795 | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Seed | 3603 | Sep 14, 2026 | - | |
Seed | 5201 | Sep 01, 2026 |
Top Investors in EdTech SaaS
Europa is the top investor in EdTech SaaS companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in EdTech SaaS:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Arlington (United States) | ||
San Francisco (United States) | ||
Washington, DC (United States) | ||
New York City (United States) |
M&A activity in EdTech SaaS
In the year 2026, till October 2026, 9 acquisitions happened in EdTech SaaS sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 20 acquisitions happened in EdTech SaaS sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in EdTech SaaS:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Oct 05, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 15, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Sep 14, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 26, 2026 |
Acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS
Here are the acquisition trends in EdTech SaaS:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 9 |
2025 | 20 |
2024 | 26 |
2023 | 21 |
2022 | 37 |
2021 | 50 |
2020 | 25 |
2019 | 33 |
2018 | 38 |
2017 | 31 |
IPOs in EdTech SaaS
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 2 IPOs happened in EdTech SaaS sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in EdTech SaaS:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 26, 2025 | National Stock Exchange (NSE), Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Oct 08, 2025 | Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) | |
Nov 03, 2021 | Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) | |
Jul 30, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jul 23, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
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Colleges which produce the most EdTech SaaS companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the EdTech SaaS sector
Most number of EdTech SaaS startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and IIT Delhi.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 31 |
Stanford University | 30 |
IIT Delhi | 26 |
BITS Pilani | 24 |
University of Pennsylvania | 24 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 21 |
IIT Bombay | 18 |
IIT Kharagpur | 17 |
IIT Kanpur | 14 |
University of Cambridge | 14 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the EdTech SaaS sector
In the last 10 years, University of Waterloo graduates' EdTech SaaS companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Stanford University alumni are second, and IIT Bombay alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
University of Waterloo | $284M |
Stanford University | $257M |
IIT Bombay | $248M |
University of California (Los Angeles) | $247M |
Cornell University | $247M |
University of Pennsylvania | $224M |
IIT Roorkee | $216M |
IIT Delhi | $190M |
Yale University | $174M |
Columbia University | $153M |
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