Companies in K-12 EdTech
There are 37,801 companies in K-12 EdTech which include Duolingo, Physics Wallah, Miko Technologies, WhiteHat Jr, PowerSchool. 5,581 companies in K-12 EdTech are funded, with 1,923 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 24 Unicorns. India has the most number of companies in K-12 EdTech (9,249), followed by United States
(8,970), and then United Kingdom (3,023).
2026 has seen the creation of 29 K-12 EdTech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 1,883 new companies launched every year. Most number of K-12 EdTech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Harvard Business School.
Here is a List of top companies in K-12 EdTech
1. Duolingo
Developer of a platform providing gamified language learning courses. The platform offers interactive exercises with immediate feedback to improve language skills. It adapts its curriculum to individual learning strengths and weaknesses. Users earn virtual coins and unlock new levels to stay motivated.
Key facts about Duolingo
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Pittsburgh (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $183M
- Investors: CapitalG, Drive Capital and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 15, 2022, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 87/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,417 Competitors
Provider of live and recorded classes for academic and test preparation. They offer online courses and study materials for students in grades six through twelve. The platform also provides resources for preparing for engineering, medical, and government exams. Additionally, they offer test preparation and skill-enhancement courses.
Key facts about Physics Wallah
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Noida (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $275M
- Investors: Hornbill Capital, WestBridge Capital and 10 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Sep 20, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 86/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,932 Competitors
Provider of AI-powered robots designed as companions for children’s learning. The robots offer interactive games and learning experiences. They are designed with safety features, parental controls, and age-appropriate content. The robots aim to help children develop problem-solving, critical thinking, and social skills.
Key facts about Miko Technologies
- Founded Year: 2015
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $102M
- Investors: Chiratae Ventures, IvyCap Ventures Advisors and 118 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Nov 07, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 16 Competitors
4. WhiteHat Jr
Whitehatjr is an online coding tutoring platform for children. It provides one-on-one tutoring for children to learn about coding and features included are learning code sequencing, coding structure, and algorithmic thinking, etc. It has different subscription-based pricing models based on the curriculum taught and the grade of the student. Its mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about WhiteHat Jr
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $11.3M
- Investors: Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network India and 6 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Aug 30, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 80/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 370 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: Snider Capital, Warburg Pincus and 7 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Apr 06, 2000, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 79/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 5,803 Competitors
