# Top 50 Education Startups in Canada by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded education startups in Canada, ranked by total funding raised: $1.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/education-startups-canada (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**ApplyBoard** ApplyBoard is a Canadian educational technology company based in Kitchener, Ontario.](https://millionrounds.com/company/applyboard) ApplyBoard is a Canadian educational technology company based in Kitchener, Ontario. *Founded* 2015 Kitchener, Canada **$432M** last round Sept 2024
- 2 [**Element AI**](https://millionrounds.com/company/element-ai) *Founded* - Canada **$253M** last round Sept 2019
- 3 [**Top Hat** Top Hat is a private educational technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/top-hat) Top Hat is a private educational technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Toronto, Canada **$151M** last round Apr 2019
- 4 [**HiMama**](https://millionrounds.com/company/himama) *Founded* - Canada **$63M** last round Nov 2021
- 5 [**Absorb Software**](https://millionrounds.com/company/absorb-software) *Founded* - Canada **$59M** last round Sept 2017
- 6 [**Axonify**](https://millionrounds.com/company/axonify) *Founded* - Canada **$45M** last round May 2021
- 7 [**Integrate.ai** Integrate.ai is a SaaS startup focused on enabling developers to build machine learning and analytics products across distributed data silos](https://millionrounds.com/company/integrate-ai) Integrate.ai is a SaaS startup focused on enabling developers to build machine learning and analytics products across distributed data silos *Founded* 2017 Canada **$45M** last round Dec 2018
- 8 [**Synapse**](https://millionrounds.com/company/synapse) *Founded* - Canada **$42M** last round Jun 2019
- 9 [**Clearpath Robotics** Clearpath provides self-driving vehicle technology and services for research and industrial clients.](https://millionrounds.com/company/clearpath-robotics) Clearpath provides self-driving vehicle technology and services for research and industrial clients. *Founded* 2009 Kitchener, Canada **$41M** last round Oct 2016
- 10 [**PAPER** Paper is a NFT payment startup that offers crypto-focused payments.](https://millionrounds.com/company/paper) Paper is a NFT payment startup that offers crypto-focused payments. *Founded* 2022 Canada **$34M** last round Jul 2026
- 11 [**Algolux** Algolux is an artificial intelligence and computer vision software company based in Montreal, Quebec, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Muni](https://millionrounds.com/company/algolux) Algolux is an artificial intelligence and computer vision software company based in Montreal, Quebec, with additional offices in Palo Alto, California, and Muni *Founded* 2015 Montreal, Canada **$31M** last round Jul 2021
- 12 [**QuadFi** QuadFi is a fintech firm providing underserved credit groups with fair and affordable loans.](https://millionrounds.com/company/quadfi) QuadFi is a fintech firm providing underserved credit groups with fair and affordable loans. *Founded* 2018 Toronto, Canada **$20M** last round Sept 2023
- 13 [**FreshGrade** FreshGrade is a better way to document and communicate learning while engaging educators, students, parents and leaders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/freshgrade) FreshGrade is a better way to document and communicate learning while engaging educators, students, parents and leaders. *Founded* 2011 Kelowna, Canada **$16M** last round Feb 2020
- 14 [**Bonsai** Microsoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bonsai) Microsoft acquired Bonsai, an AI platform that empowers developers to build, teach and use intelligent systems, in June 2018. *Founded* 2014 Berkeley, Canada **$13M** last round Jul 2025
- 15 [**Practice** PRACTICE partners with Title I K-12 schools to close learning gaps, boost math and reading proficiency, and increase graduation rates.](https://millionrounds.com/company/practice) PRACTICE partners with Title I K-12 schools to close learning gaps, boost math and reading proficiency, and increase graduation rates. *Founded* 2010 New York, Canada **$10M** last round Oct 2021
- 16 [**Reenergy Electric** Reenergy Electric provides teachers with a suite of free education programs and lesson plans that address energy-environment topics.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reenergy-electric) Reenergy Electric provides teachers with a suite of free education programs and lesson plans that address energy-environment topics. *Founded* 2009 Drayton Valley, Canada **$8.8M** last round Aug 2009
- 17 [**Wysdom.AI** Wysdom.AI improves customer satisfaction, contain costs, and generate revenue to power customer experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wysdom-ai) Wysdom.AI improves customer satisfaction, contain costs, and generate revenue to power customer experiences. *Founded* - Canada **$8.5M** last round Apr 2018
- 18 [**DigitalEd** DigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digitaled) DigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses. *Founded* 2018 Waterloo, Canada **$7.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 19 [**Halp** Halp was a SaaS company founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado.](https://millionrounds.com/company/halp) Halp was a SaaS company founded in 2017 and based in Boulder, Colorado. *Founded* 2019 Toronto, Canada **$6.6M** last round Oct 2022
- 20 [**Icontek** Icontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/icontek) Icontek is a Toronto-based software development company founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Toronto, Canada **$6.0M** last round Aug 2018
- 21 [**RLcore** RLCore is a deep-tech AI company based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in industrial automation with a focus on water and wastewater operations.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rlcore) RLCore is a deep-tech AI company based in Edmonton, Canada, specializing in industrial automation with a focus on water and wastewater operations. *Founded* 2023 Edmonton, Canada **$5.0M** last round Jul 2024
- 22 [**Legio**](https://millionrounds.com/company/legio) *Founded* - Canada **$5.0M** last round Aug 2026
- 23 [**Acuity Insights** Acuity Insights is a Canadian technology company focused on admissions assessment, program management, and analytics solutions for higher education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/acuity-insights) Acuity Insights is a Canadian technology company focused on admissions assessment, program management, and analytics solutions for higher education. *Founded* 2014 Toronto, Canada **$5.0M** last round Aug 2023
- 24 [**Magic Potion Games** Magic Potion Games is a computer gaming company that offers an online space for social gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/magic-potion-games) Magic Potion Games is a computer gaming company that offers an online space for social gaming. *Founded* 2022 South Pasadena, Canada **$4.5M** last round Aug 2026
- 25 [**ventureLAB** VentureLab is a hands-on learning and innovation academy tech and entrepreneurship classes.](https://millionrounds.com/company/venturelab) VentureLab is a hands-on learning and innovation academy tech and entrepreneurship classes. *Founded* 2013 Austin, Canada **$4.5M** last round Jan 2024
- 26 [**Moozoom** Moozoom is a social-emotional learning platform for elementary school students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moozoom) Moozoom is a social-emotional learning platform for elementary school students. *Founded* 2020 Quebec, Canada **$3.9M** last round Aug 2022
- 27 [**Riipen** Riipen is the largest online work-based learning marketplace and a leading project-based learning platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/riipen) Riipen is the largest online work-based learning marketplace and a leading project-based learning platform. *Founded* 2013 Vancouver, Canada **$3.8M** last round Dec 2019
- 28 [**FrontlineIQ** FrontlineIQTM is a Montreal-based software development startup founded in 2024, focusing on AI-powered sales coaching for frontline, in-person sales teams.](https://millionrounds.com/company/frontlineiq) FrontlineIQTM is a Montreal-based software development startup founded in 2024, focusing on AI-powered sales coaching for frontline, in-person sales teams. *Founded* 2024 Montreal, Canada **$3.3M** last round Oct 2025
- 29 [**VentureLabs** VentureLabs accelerates science, technology, and innovation-based companies in Vancouver, B.C](https://millionrounds.com/company/venturelabs) VentureLabs accelerates science, technology, and innovation-based companies in Vancouver, B.C *Founded* 2012 Vancouver, Canada **$2.5M** last round Jan 2025
- 30 [**Tribal Nova** Tribal Nova offers parent-friendly virtual worlds and online educational gaming services for children aged 3 to 12 years.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tribal-nova) Tribal Nova offers parent-friendly virtual worlds and online educational gaming services for children aged 3 to 12 years. *Founded* 2005 Canada **$2.5M** last round Apr 2009
- 31 [**Showbie** Showbie is a K-12 educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/showbie) Showbie is a K-12 educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. *Founded* 2012 Edmonton, Canada **$2.3M** last round Apr 2015
- 32 [**OneClass** OneClass is a Canadian educational technology company founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Ontario.](https://millionrounds.com/company/oneclass) OneClass is a Canadian educational technology company founded in 2010 and based in Toronto, Ontario. *Founded* 2010 Toronto, Canada **$2.3M** last round Oct 2013
- 33 [**Boundless Life** Boundless Life is a global platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/boundless-life) Boundless Life is a global platform founded in 2021 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada. *Founded* 2021 Montreal, Canada **$2.0M** last round Apr 2022
- 34 [**Permission Click** Permission Click is a platform designed for educational institutions, facilitating the management of forms, approvals, and workflows.](https://millionrounds.com/company/permission-click) Permission Click is a platform designed for educational institutions, facilitating the management of forms, approvals, and workflows. *Founded* 2013 South Burlington, Canada **$1.8M** last round Mar 2016
- 35 [**Senso.ai**](https://millionrounds.com/company/senso-ai) *Founded* - Canada **$1.6M** last round Feb 2024
- 36 [**PrecisionOS Technologies** PrecisionOS Technologies is a provider of virtual reality orthopedic surgical education and pre-operative planning software.](https://millionrounds.com/company/precisionos-technologies) PrecisionOS Technologies is a provider of virtual reality orthopedic surgical education and pre-operative planning software. *Founded* 2017 Vancouver, Canada **$1.5M** last round Mar 2023
- 37 [**Gummii** Gummii is a game-based math learning system for kids.](https://millionrounds.com/company/gummii) Gummii is a game-based math learning system for kids. *Founded* 2012 Calgary, Canada **$1.3M** last round Dec 2013
- 38 [**Vidigami** Vidigami is a secure media management platform tailored for schools, enabling them to capture, organize, and share visual content within their communities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vidigami) Vidigami is a secure media management platform tailored for schools, enabling them to capture, organize, and share visual content within their communities. *Founded* 2012 Vancouver, Canada **$1.3M** last round Dec 2014
- 39 [**First Robotics**](https://millionrounds.com/company/first-robotics) *Founded* - Canada **$1.1M** last round Jul 2019
- 40 [**Nurau** Nurau is a Montreal-based artificial intelligence software company founded in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nurau) Nurau is a Montreal-based artificial intelligence software company founded in 2020. *Founded* 2022 Montreal, Canada **$1.1M** last round Nov 2024
- 41 [**NORCAT** NORCAT is a global, non-profit technology and innovation centre based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada.](https://millionrounds.com/company/norcat) NORCAT is a global, non-profit technology and innovation centre based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. *Founded* 1995 Sudbury, Canada **$1.0M** last round Nov 2013
- 42 [**reDock** reDock is an AI-powered search software platform based in Ottawa, Canada, designed specifically for proposal professionals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/redock) reDock is an AI-powered search software platform based in Ottawa, Canada, designed specifically for proposal professionals. *Founded* 2016 Ottawa, Canada **$1.0M** last round Mar 2019
- 43 [**Off2Class** Off2Class is a Toronto-based educational technology company that specializes in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learner (ELL) instruction.](https://millionrounds.com/company/off2class) Off2Class is a Toronto-based educational technology company that specializes in English as a Second Language (ESL) and English Language Learner (ELL) instruction. *Founded* 2014 Toronto, Canada **$800K** last round Mar 2025
- 44 [**Crowdmark** Crowdmark is an education technology company based in Toronto, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crowdmark) Crowdmark is an education technology company based in Toronto, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 Toronto, Canada **$772K** last round Jun 2013
- 45 [**Intelocate** Intelocate is a customizable operations enablement platform designed for multi-location businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intelocate) Intelocate is a customizable operations enablement platform designed for multi-location businesses. *Founded* 2015 Toronto, Canada **$598K** last round Oct 2021
- 46 [**Bluedrop Training & Simulation** Bluedrop provides In-Service Support (ISS) services for large aerospace and defence training programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bluedrop-training-and-simulation) Bluedrop provides In-Service Support (ISS) services for large aerospace and defence training programs. *Founded* 1992 Halifax, Canada **$449K** last round Jul 2024
- 47 [**Serebra Learning** Serebra Learning provides e-learning services to various individuals and companies in North America and internationally.](https://millionrounds.com/company/serebra-learning) Serebra Learning provides e-learning services to various individuals and companies in North America and internationally. *Founded* 1987 Canada **$420K** last round Dec 2010
- 48 [**Stemble Learning** Stemble offers a wide range of personalized and efficient learning experiences for students using AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/stemble-learning) Stemble offers a wide range of personalized and efficient learning experiences for students using AI. *Founded* 2018 Charlottetown, Canada **$400K** last round Dec 2025
- 49 [**Rayku** Rayku lets students get tutoring help online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rayku) Rayku lets students get tutoring help online. *Founded* 2011 Toronto, Canada **$400K** last round Nov 2012
- 50 [**Parlay Ideas** Parlay Ideas is an educational technology company based in Toronto, founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/parlay-ideas) Parlay Ideas is an educational technology company based in Toronto, founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 Toronto, Canada **$345K** last round Jan 2020

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

**Rounds we track** source: Millionrounds

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