Companies in Pre-K EdTech
There are 3,557 companies in Pre-K EdTech which include Care.com, Epic, Seesaw, Lingokids, PlayShifu. 629 companies in Pre-K EdTech are funded, with 202 having secured Series A funding. Till date, the sector has seen the creation of 2 Unicorns. United States has the most number of companies in Pre-K EdTech (921), followed by India
(455), and then United Kingdom (297).
2026 has seen the creation of 5 Pre-K EdTech companies. On average, the last 10 years have seen 158 new companies launched every year. Most number of Pre-K EdTech startups have been founded by alumni from Stanford University, Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Here is a List of top companies in Pre-K EdTech

1. Care.com
Provider of an app-based marketplace for booking caregivers. It enables users to have access to a large network of caregivers such as child care, senior care, and pet care. It also enables people to list themselves as a caregiver. It offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices.
Key facts about Care.com
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Waltham (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $111M
- Investors: New Enterprise Associates, Trinity Ventures and 11 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jun 29, 2016, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 81/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 354 Competitors

2. Epic
Provider of eBooks for kids. It has a collection of titles with audio where children can read along while stories are read to them. Parents can keep a track of their childs reading. Reward system offers motivation to keep kids reading. It is available on iOS and Android.
Key facts about Epic
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Redwood City (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $62.5M
- Investors: Menlo Ventures, Maven Ventures and 18 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 15, 2020, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 99 Competitors

3. Seesaw
Provider of a learning experience platform for K-6 education. This platform connects teachers, administrators, students, and families to support student learning. It offers tools for teachers, including instructional resources and assessment features. Students use the platform to actively engage in learning and demonstrate understanding. Families receive continuous visibility into their child's learning progress. Administrators gain insights into student learning to support teachers and communicate with families. The platform also includes features for differentiated learning, accessibility support, and alignment with various curriculum standards.
Key facts about Seesaw
- Founded Year: 1994
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $27.3M
- Investors: Providence Equity Partners, Reach Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Oct 22, 2021, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 75/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 4 of 1,391 Competitors

4. Lingokids
Lingokids is an App-based activity driven English learning platform for kids. The company offers 'Playlearning' - a digital learning platform that helps children to practice over new words, learn about different topics and practices the alphabet (ABC), listen to audiobooks, and sing along with songs. It also helps to learn numbers, shapes, colors, animals, foods, and more. The company offers mobile applications for both Android and IOS devices. The company offers all the features on a monthly subscription-based plan.
Key facts about Lingokids
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Madrid (Spain)
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $186M
- Investors: HV Capital, Bullhound Capital and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Sep 17, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 73/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 1,968 Competitors

5. PlayShifu
Provider of interactive STEM kits. Its offerings include physical-digital educational toys combining augmented reality and app-based interaction to teach STEM subjects like science, math, geography, and logic. It also offers themed kits including globes, puzzles, and modular gameboards designed for subject-specific exploration and learning. It uses AR technology, motion recognition, and mobile applications integrated with physical play components. It caters to children between ages 4 to 11, parents, and educators, with applications in home-based and supplemental learning across Android and iOS platforms.
Key facts about PlayShifu
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $35.8M
- Investors: Athera, Inflexor and 115 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, Jul 10, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 72/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 136 Competitors
