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Education startups in the United States

1,151 education startups in the United States have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $14B between them, with New York the most common home.

$14Braised by these 50
1,151on our record in all
New Yorkmost common home
Grammarlyraised the most
  1. 1GrammarlyGrammarly 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. 2Pony.aiLeading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.

    Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.

    Founded -Fremont, United States$875Mlast round Nov 2025
  3. 3CompassCompass provides accident management services, commercial vehicle hire, and fleet replacement solutions.

    Compass provides accident management services, commercial vehicle hire, and fleet replacement solutions.

    Founded 2001Artarmon, United States$852Mlast round Jan 2026
  4. 4PositronFounded -United States$732Mlast round Sept 2026
  5. 5DataRobotDataRobot provides AI technology and ROI enablement services to global enterprises.

    DataRobot provides AI technology and ROI enablement services to global enterprises.

    Founded 2012Boston, United States$591Mlast round Apr 2023
  6. 6SambaNovaSambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.

    SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.

    Founded 2017Palo Alto, United States$556Mlast round Feb 2026
  7. 7ContentSquareContentsquare is a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics (DXA) and Experience Intelligence, founded in 2012 in Paris, France.

    Contentsquare is a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics (DXA) and Experience Intelligence, founded in 2012 in Paris, France.

    Founded 2012Paris, United States$522Mlast round Jul 2022
  8. 8VipKidsFounded -United States$500Mlast round Jun 2018
  9. 9LightmatterLightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.

    Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.

    Founded 2017Mountain View, United States$433Mlast round Oct 2024
  10. 1017zuoye一起作业是一款免费学习工具,是一个学生、老师和家长三方互动的作业平台,老师轻松布置作业,学生快乐做作业,家长可以定期查看孩子的学习进度及报告,情景交融的学习模式,让孩子轻松搞定各科学习!一起作业,让学习成为美好体验。

    一起作业是一款免费学习工具,是一个学生、老师和家长三方互动的作业平台,老师轻松布置作业,学生快乐做作业,家长可以定期查看孩子的学习进度及报告,情景交融的学习模式,让孩子轻松搞定各科学习!一起作业,让学习成为美好体验。

    Founded -United States$385Mlast round Mar 2018
  11. 11AndelaAndela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t.

    Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$377Mlast round Sept 2021
  12. 12WorkFusionWorkFusion offers automation solutions to enterprises to help them reduce costs and up-skill workforces.

    WorkFusion offers automation solutions to enterprises to help them reduce costs and up-skill workforces.

    Founded 2009New York, United States$372Mlast round Sept 2025
  13. 13StemFounded -United States$368Mlast round Jun 2018
  14. 14Snorkel AISnorkel AI, Inc.

    Snorkel AI, Inc.

    Founded 2019San Francisco, United States$350Mlast round Sept 2026
  15. 15CourseraLearn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.

    Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.

    Founded 2012Apple Valley, United States$313Mlast round Apr 2019
  16. 16WalkMeWalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.

    WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$258Mlast round Dec 2019
  17. 17EverfiEVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world.

    EVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world.

    Founded 2008Washington, United States$251Mlast round Apr 2017
  18. 18FLYRFLYR 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
  19. 19CommonBondFounded -United States$219Mlast round Jan 2020
  20. 20Guild EducationFounded 2015United States$206Mlast round Nov 2019
  21. 21MythicMythic is a semiconductor company founded in 2012, specializing in power-efficient Analog Processing Units (APUs) for edge AI inference.

    Mythic is a semiconductor company founded in 2012, specializing in power-efficient Analog Processing Units (APUs) for edge AI inference.

    Founded 2012Austin, United States$204Mlast round Dec 2025
  22. 22GoGuardianGoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014.

    GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014.

    Founded 2014El Segundo, United States$200Mlast round Aug 2021
  23. 23HarmonicHarmonic helps brands bring their stories to life, Harmonic is our name, and Custom Graphics and Fabrication is our game.

    Harmonic helps brands bring their stories to life, Harmonic is our name, and Custom Graphics and Fabrication is our game.

    Founded 2007Englewood, United States$195Mlast round Nov 2025
  24. 24CampusLogicFill prospective student pipeline and accelerate financial aid packages with clear cost transparency, AI-powered virtual advising, and matched scholarships.

    Fill prospective student pipeline and accelerate financial aid packages with clear cost transparency, AI-powered virtual advising, and matched scholarships.

    Founded -United States$193Mlast round Jul 2020
  25. 25SparkCognitionSparkCognition is an AI technology startup operating a machine learning software to analyze increasingly complex data stores.

    SparkCognition is an AI technology startup operating a machine learning software to analyze increasingly complex data stores.

    Founded 2013Pleasanton, United States$189Mlast round Oct 2019
  26. 26UVeyeUVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.

    UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.

    Founded 2016Teaneck, United States$186Mlast round Jan 2025
  27. 27SoundHoundSoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    SoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.

    Founded 2005Santa Clara, United States$179Mlast round May 2018
  28. 28Element451Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.

    Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.

    Founded 2018Raleigh, United States$176Mlast round Dec 2024
  29. 29KnewtonKnewton is an adaptive learning technology provider with a mission to bring personalized education to the world.

    Knewton is an adaptive learning technology provider with a mission to bring personalized education to the world.

    Founded 2008Hoboken, United States$172Mlast round Aug 2018
  30. 30NewselaNewsela is an education technology startup founded in 2013 in New York, NY.

    Newsela is an education technology startup founded in 2013 in New York, NY.

    Founded 2013New York, United States$172Mlast round Feb 2021
  31. 31NautoNauto is an AI company founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California.

    Nauto is an AI company founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California.

    Founded 2015Palo Alto, United States$159Mlast round Oct 2024
  32. 32Observe.AIObserve.AI is an enterprise technology company that specializes in AI-powered conversation intelligence and workforce engagement for contact centers.

    Observe.AI is an enterprise technology company that specializes in AI-powered conversation intelligence and workforce engagement for contact centers.

    Founded 2017Redwood City, United States$159Mlast round Apr 2022
  33. 33HyperScienceHyperscience is an enterprise AI infrastructure and hyperautomation software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City.

    Hyperscience is an enterprise AI infrastructure and hyperautomation software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City.

    Founded 2014New York, United States$159Mlast round Dec 2021
  34. 34AnkiFounded -United States$158Mlast round Jun 2016
  35. 35Hero K12Hero builds student behavior management applications for K-12 schools and districts.

    Hero builds student behavior management applications for K-12 schools and districts.

    Founded 2014Miami Lakes, United States$150Mlast round Jun 2017
  36. 36PreplyPreply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

    Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.

    Founded 2012Brookline, United States$150Mlast round Jan 2026
  37. 37InnovusionInnovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.

    Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.

    Founded 2016Sunnyvale, United States$148Mlast round Jan 2022
  38. 38TwentyTwenty is a development company.

    Twenty is a development company.

    Founded 1994Dallas, United States$144Mlast round Jun 2026
  39. 39MoogsoftMoogsoft is a provider of AIOps solutions that help IT teams work faster and smarter.

    Moogsoft is a provider of AIOps solutions that help IT teams work faster and smarter.

    Founded 2012United States$143Mlast round May 2021
  40. 40VuMediVumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons.

    Vumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons.

    Founded 2008Oakland, United States$142Mlast round Nov 2026
  41. 41VeritoneVeritone has created a future-proof AI platform that comprehends and transforms multiple forms of data to create actionable intelligence.

    Veritone has created a future-proof AI platform that comprehends and transforms multiple forms of data to create actionable intelligence.

    Founded 2014Costa Mesa, United States$140Mlast round Oct 2025
  42. 42SimpleEmpowering family offices with AI-driven insights, expert knowledge, family office software and vetted service providers.

    Empowering family offices with AI-driven insights, expert knowledge, family office software and vetted service providers.

    Founded -United States$134Mlast round Oct 2025
  43. 43AuguryAugury is an Industrial AI and Machine Health company that offers AI-driven solutions for manufacturers and industrial firms.

    Augury is an Industrial AI and Machine Health company that offers AI-driven solutions for manufacturers and industrial firms.

    Founded 2011New York, United States$134Mlast round Feb 2025
  44. 44DreamBoxFounded in 1999, Dreambox is the restaurant industry’s premier digital agency, as well as a go-to partner for major universities and e-commerce brands looking t

    Founded in 1999, Dreambox is the restaurant industry’s premier digital agency, as well as a go-to partner for major universities and e-commerce brands looking t

    Founded 1999San Dimas, United States$130Mlast round Aug 2018
  45. 45DegreedDegreed is an AI-powered learning and upskilling platform that focuses on enterprise workforce transformation.

    Degreed is an AI-powered learning and upskilling platform that focuses on enterprise workforce transformation.

    Founded 2012Pleasanton, United States$128Mlast round Feb 2023
  46. 46NetradyneNetradyne is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edge computing to enhance fleet

    Netradyne is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edge computing to enhance fleet

    Founded 2015San Diego, United States$127Mlast round Jan 2025
  47. 47ChiefFounded -United States$125Mlast round Apr 2025
  48. 48GalvanizeGalvanize Therapeutics is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in San Carlos, California.

    Galvanize Therapeutics is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in San Carlos, California.

    Founded 2015Redwood City, United States$125Mlast round Jan 2019
  49. 49HBCU Transformation ProjectHBCU Transformation Project developed by Black leaders in higher education.

    HBCU Transformation Project developed by Black leaders in higher education.

    Founded 2022New York, United States$124Mlast round Sept 2023
  50. 50General AssemblyGeneral Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills.

    General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills.

    Founded 2011Toronto, United States$124Mlast round Sept 2015
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