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Education startups in San Francisco
56 education startups in San Francisco have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.9B between them.
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GrammarlyGrammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$1.2Blast round May 2025 - 2
Snorkel AISnorkel AI, Inc.Snorkel AI, Inc.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$350Mlast round Sept 2026 - 3
FLYRFLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.FLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$244Mlast round Aug 2024 - 4
Chorus.aiChorus.ai is an AI conversation intelligence cloud platform for sales team that can transform conversations into data and insights.Chorus.ai is an AI conversation intelligence cloud platform for sales team that can transform conversations into data and insights.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$101Mlast round Mar 2026 - 5
BrightwheelBrightwheel is a software platform for preschools and childcare providers.Brightwheel is a software platform for preschools and childcare providers.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$88Mlast round Feb 2021 - 6
Standard CognitionCheckout Technologies creates AI powered technologies to reshape and enhance the relationship between physical retailers and shoppers.Checkout Technologies creates AI powered technologies to reshape and enhance the relationship between physical retailers and shoppers.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$86Mlast round Apr 2024 - 7
Speak_Speak is an AI-powered language learning platform that focuses on enhancing spoken fluency through real conversations with an advanced AI tutor.Speak is an AI-powered language learning platform that focuses on enhancing spoken fluency through real conversations with an advanced AI tutor.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$81Mlast round Dec 2024 - 8
FyusionFyusion develops products powered by 3D computer vision and machine learning.Fyusion develops products powered by 3D computer vision and machine learning.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$71Mlast round May 2019 - 9RiskIQRiskIQ is a security company that provides digital threat management solutions for software vendors.
RiskIQ is a security company that provides digital threat management solutions for software vendors.
Founded 2009San Francisco, United States$66Mlast round Nov 2016 - 10
ReforgeReforge offers selective growth-focused programs for experienced professionals in marketing, product, data, and engineering.Reforge offers selective growth-focused programs for experienced professionals in marketing, product, data, and engineering.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$60Mlast round Feb 2022 - 11
BrightBytesBrightBytes is a SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links the use of technology to learning outcomes.BrightBytes is a SaaS-based data analytics platform that measures and links the use of technology to learning outcomes.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$51Mlast round Jul 2015 - 12
Splice MachineSplice Machine is a San Francisco-based company that offers a unique Hadoop-powered, in-memory relational database management system (RDBMS).Splice Machine is a San Francisco-based company that offers a unique Hadoop-powered, in-memory relational database management system (RDBMS).
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$47Mlast round Feb 2019 - 13
CasetextCasetext is an AI legal research technology for litigators, helping researchers find cases.Casetext is an AI legal research technology for litigators, helping researchers find cases.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$46Mlast round Jan 2022 - 14
Ignite ReadingIgnite Reading is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, focused on improving literacy for K–8 students.Ignite Reading is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, focused on improving literacy for K–8 students.
Founded 2022San Francisco, United States$37Mlast round Oct 2024 - 15
LILTLILT is the complete enterprise AI platform for content translation and creationLILT is the complete enterprise AI platform for content translation and creation
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Jun 2025 - 16
Hazel HealthHazel Health, founded in 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leader in school-based telehealth.Hazel Health, founded in 2015 in the San Francisco Bay Area, is a leader in school-based telehealth.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Jun 2025 - 17
ForethoughtForethought is a generative AI suite for customer support automation.Forethought is a generative AI suite for customer support automation.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$34Mlast round May 2025 - 18
Insight EnginesInsight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processingInsight Engines provides Making machine data accessible to everyone via natural language processing
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$28Mlast round Sept 2022 - 19
BestmileBestmile is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based fleet orchestration solutions for both autonomous and human-driven vehicles.Bestmile is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based fleet orchestration solutions for both autonomous and human-driven vehicles.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$28Mlast round Aug 2019 - 20
Civil MapsCivil Maps Provides a Sensor-agnostic Cognition Platform and Pipeline that Enables City Scale HD 3D Mapping, Edge Mapping and Localization.Civil Maps Provides a Sensor-agnostic Cognition Platform and Pipeline that Enables City Scale HD 3D Mapping, Edge Mapping and Localization.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$18Mlast round Apr 2018 - 21
QordobaQordoba is a web-based content creation and language services company founded in 2011 and based in the UAE.Qordoba is a web-based content creation and language services company founded in 2011 and based in the UAE.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$18Mlast round Oct 2018 - 22
Starsky RoboticsStarsky Robotics was an autonomous trucking startup founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California.Starsky Robotics was an autonomous trucking startup founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$17Mlast round Mar 2018 - 23
EmpowerlyEmpowerly is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.Empowerly is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$15Mlast round Feb 2024 - 24
TalkIQTalkIQ provides visibility into & insights on ALL of your phone calls allowing you to optimize sales, compliance, customer service & more.TalkIQ provides visibility into & insights on ALL of your phone calls allowing you to optimize sales, compliance, customer service & more.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$14Mlast round Sept 2017 - 25
Compliance.aiCompliance.ai is a change management platform for financial services firms and compliance professionals.Compliance.ai is a change management platform for financial services firms and compliance professionals.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Aug 2022 - 26
buildspacebuildspace is an online education and community platform focused on empowering students, young developers, and aspiring creators.buildspace is an online education and community platform focused on empowering students, young developers, and aspiring creators.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Mar 2022 - 27
AI FoundationAI Foundation develops sustainable AI which aims to move humanity forward through the power of decentralized, trusted, and personal AI.AI Foundation develops sustainable AI which aims to move humanity forward through the power of decentralized, trusted, and personal AI.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$10Mlast round Jan 2023 - 28
LearnSproutTo help K-12 educators use data to analyze the past, understand the present, and anticipate the future.To help K-12 educators use data to analyze the past, understand the present, and anticipate the future.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$7.5Mlast round May 2014 - 29
Foundry CollegeFoundry College is an online institution based in San Francisco, established in 2018.Foundry College is an online institution based in San Francisco, established in 2018.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$7.0Mlast round Mar 2021 - 30
ReplikaReplika is an AI companion app that provides users with a personal, empathetic chatbot for engaging in judgment-free conversations.Replika is an AI companion app that provides users with a personal, empathetic chatbot for engaging in judgment-free conversations.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$6.5Mlast round Nov 2017 - 31
Octane AIOctane AI provides an all-in-one platform for engaging quizzes, data collection, and personalized Facebook Messenger and SMS automation.
Octane AI provides an all-in-one platform for engaging quizzes, data collection, and personalized Facebook Messenger and SMS automation.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$6.5Mlast round Jul 2021 - 32
DashbotDashbot is a conversational analytics platform to transform unstructured data into insights for enterprise digital transformation.Dashbot is a conversational analytics platform to transform unstructured data into insights for enterprise digital transformation.
Founded 2016San Francisco, United States$5.3Mlast round Nov 2024 - 33
GrowbotsGrowbots develops AI based platform for automating the outbound sales process.Growbots develops AI based platform for automating the outbound sales process.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$5.1Mlast round Aug 2023 - 34
ManageXRManageXR is an enterprise device management platform focused on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices.ManageXR is an enterprise device management platform focused on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) devices.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Dec 2021 - 35
UpduoUpduo helps companies deliver engaging 1:1 coaching sessions at scale that drive measurable business outcomes.Upduo helps companies deliver engaging 1:1 coaching sessions at scale that drive measurable business outcomes.
Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$4.0Mlast round Mar 2023 - 36
Learner-Centered CollaborativeLearner-Centered Collaborative (LCC) is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013.Learner-Centered Collaborative (LCC) is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$3.0Mlast round Nov 2017 - 37
LaunchPad CentralLaunchPad Central is an innovation management software.LaunchPad Central is an innovation management software.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$2.4Mlast round Mar 2015 - 38Shadow PuppetShadow Puppet is a smart phone application that allows its users to talk and tell stories through pictures.
Shadow Puppet is a smart phone application that allows its users to talk and tell stories through pictures.
Founded 2013San Francisco, United States$2.0Mlast round Mar 2013 - 39
CurriculetCurriculet enables teachers to deliver common core-aligned learning, and digitally create and share their curriculum and lesson materials.Curriculet enables teachers to deliver common core-aligned learning, and digitally create and share their curriculum and lesson materials.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$1.8Mlast round Sept 2014 - 40
GrowbotWeGrow develops and offers software for gathering feedback at work.WeGrow develops and offers software for gathering feedback at work.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$1.7Mlast round Jul 2016 - 41
Project ScientistProject Scientist is an education nonprofit delivering high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to girls* from marginProject Scientist is an education nonprofit delivering high-quality experiences in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) to girls* from margin
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$1.2Mlast round Jun 2024 - 42VansecSpear phishing simulation & security awareness training
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Founded -San Francisco, United States$1.1Mlast round Dec 2021 - 43
The AI Education ProjectThe AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.The AI Education Project is a non-profit that creates equitable learning experiences that excite and empower students with AI literacy.
Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Jun 2026 - 44
AllRight.comAllRight.com is an online English school that provides educational and exciting programs for kids.AllRight.com is an online English school that provides educational and exciting programs for kids.
Founded 2017San Francisco, United States$1.0Mlast round Apr 2023 - 45
Moondrop EntertainmentMoondrop Entertainment creates mobile apps that empower kids to explore and interact with their world.Moondrop Entertainment creates mobile apps that empower kids to explore and interact with their world.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$900Klast round Mar 2018 - 46
IcedTeaIcedTea is a way to take a photo of a math problem at any complexity and have it solved for you, at the same time we are implementing proprietary technology thaIcedTea is a way to take a photo of a math problem at any complexity and have it solved for you, at the same time we are implementing proprietary technology tha
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$700Klast round Nov 2015 - 47
KokoKoko is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis.Koko is a nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, dedicated to addressing the youth mental health crisis.
Founded 2014San Francisco, United States$500Klast round Mar 2022 - 48
Internet Security Research GroupISRG’s mission is to reduce financial, technological, and education barriers to secure communication over the Internet.ISRG’s mission is to reduce financial, technological, and education barriers to secure communication over the Internet.
Founded -San Francisco, United States$375Klast round May 2025 - 49
Breathe for ChangeBreathe for Change is a private higher education institution founded in 2015, based in Madison, Wisconsin.Breathe for Change is a private higher education institution founded in 2015, based in Madison, Wisconsin.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$338Klast round Jan 2017 - 50DeepgymRL Training for LLM Models
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Founded -San Francisco, United States$250Klast round Mar 2026
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