# Top 50 Education Startups in the United States by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded education startups in the United States, ranked by total funding raised: $14B combined.

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

- 1 [**Grammarly** Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider.](https://millionrounds.com/company/grammarly) Grammarly is a leading AI writing assistance company founded in 2009 in Kyiv, Ukraine, by Alex Shevchenko, Max Lytvyn, and Dmytro Lider. *Founded* 2009 San Francisco, United States **$1.2B** last round May 2025
- 2 [**Pony.ai** Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pony-ai) Leading global autonomous driving technology company Pony.ai, Inc. *Founded* - Fremont, United States **$875M** last round Nov 2025
- 3 [**Compass** Compass provides accident management services, commercial vehicle hire, and fleet replacement solutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/compass) Compass provides accident management services, commercial vehicle hire, and fleet replacement solutions. *Founded* 2001 Artarmon, United States **$852M** last round Jan 2026
- 4 [**Positron**](https://millionrounds.com/company/positron) *Founded* - United States **$732M** last round Sept 2026
- 5 [**DataRobot** DataRobot provides AI technology and ROI enablement services to global enterprises.](https://millionrounds.com/company/datarobot) DataRobot provides AI technology and ROI enablement services to global enterprises. *Founded* 2012 Boston, United States **$591M** last round Apr 2023
- 6 [**SambaNova** SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sambanova) SambaNova Systems is an innovative artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California, founded in November 2017. *Founded* 2017 Palo Alto, United States **$556M** last round Feb 2026
- 7 [**ContentSquare** Contentsquare is a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics (DXA) and Experience Intelligence, founded in 2012 in Paris, France.](https://millionrounds.com/company/contentsquare) Contentsquare is a global leader in Digital Experience Analytics (DXA) and Experience Intelligence, founded in 2012 in Paris, France. *Founded* 2012 Paris, United States **$522M** last round Jul 2022
- 8 [**VipKids**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vipkids) *Founded* - United States **$500M** last round Jun 2018
- 9 [**Lightmatter** Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lightmatter) Lightmatter is a Boston-based optical computing company founded in 2017 by MIT researchers. *Founded* 2017 Mountain View, United States **$433M** last round Oct 2024
- 10 [**17zuoye** 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。](https://millionrounds.com/company/17zuoye) 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 **$385M** last round Mar 2018
- 11 [**Andela** Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t.](https://millionrounds.com/company/andela) Andela was created with one thing in mind: Brilliance is evenly distributed, but opportunity isn’t. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$377M** last round Sept 2021
- 12 [**WorkFusion** WorkFusion offers automation solutions to enterprises to help them reduce costs and up-skill workforces.](https://millionrounds.com/company/workfusion) WorkFusion offers automation solutions to enterprises to help them reduce costs and up-skill workforces. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$372M** last round Sept 2025
- 13 [**Stem**](https://millionrounds.com/company/stem) *Founded* - United States **$368M** last round Jun 2018
- 14 [**Snorkel AI** Snorkel AI, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snorkel-ai) Snorkel AI, Inc. *Founded* 2019 San Francisco, United States **$350M** last round Sept 2026
- 15 [**Coursera** Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coursera) Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more. *Founded* 2012 Apple Valley, United States **$313M** last round Apr 2019
- 16 [**WalkMe** WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/walkme) WalkMe provides a digital adoption platform to let organizations measure, drive, and act to maximize their digital transformation. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$258M** last round Dec 2019
- 17 [**Everfi** EVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/everfi) EVERFI is an education technology company that provides learners of all ages education for the real world. *Founded* 2008 Washington, United States **$251M** last round Apr 2017
- 18 [**FLYR** FLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/flyr) FLYR is a technology company that uses AI to help airlines and hospitality businesses. *Founded* 2013 San Francisco, United States **$244M** last round Aug 2024
- 19 [**CommonBond**](https://millionrounds.com/company/commonbond) *Founded* - United States **$219M** last round Jan 2020
- 20 [**Guild Education**](https://millionrounds.com/company/guild-education) *Founded* 2015 United States **$206M** last round Nov 2019
- 21 [**Mythic** Mythic is a semiconductor company founded in 2012, specializing in power-efficient Analog Processing Units (APUs) for edge AI inference.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mythic) Mythic is a semiconductor company founded in 2012, specializing in power-efficient Analog Processing Units (APUs) for edge AI inference. *Founded* 2012 Austin, United States **$204M** last round Dec 2025
- 22 [**GoGuardian** GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/goguardian) GoGuardian is a prominent K–12 educational technology company based in El Segundo, California, founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 El Segundo, United States **$200M** last round Aug 2021
- 23 [**Harmonic** Harmonic helps brands bring their stories to life, Harmonic is our name, and Custom Graphics and Fabrication is our game.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harmonic) Harmonic helps brands bring their stories to life, Harmonic is our name, and Custom Graphics and Fabrication is our game. *Founded* 2007 Englewood, United States **$195M** last round Nov 2025
- 24 [**CampusLogic** Fill prospective student pipeline and accelerate financial aid packages with clear cost transparency, AI-powered virtual advising, and matched scholarships.](https://millionrounds.com/company/campuslogic) Fill prospective student pipeline and accelerate financial aid packages with clear cost transparency, AI-powered virtual advising, and matched scholarships. *Founded* - United States **$193M** last round Jul 2020
- 25 [**SparkCognition** SparkCognition is an AI technology startup operating a machine learning software to analyze increasingly complex data stores.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sparkcognition) SparkCognition is an AI technology startup operating a machine learning software to analyze increasingly complex data stores. *Founded* 2013 Pleasanton, United States **$189M** last round Oct 2019
- 26 [**UVeye** UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware.](https://millionrounds.com/company/uveye) UVeye develops automated inspection systems for vehicles using AI and proprietary hardware. *Founded* 2016 Teaneck, United States **$186M** last round Jan 2025
- 27 [**SoundHound** SoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundhound) SoundHound is a voice AI platform that enables businesses to provide conversational experiences to their customers. *Founded* 2005 Santa Clara, United States **$179M** last round May 2018
- 28 [**Element451** Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions.](https://millionrounds.com/company/element451) Element451 is an AI-first CRM and student engagement platform tailored for higher education institutions. *Founded* 2018 Raleigh, United States **$176M** last round Dec 2024
- 29 [**Knewton** Knewton is an adaptive learning technology provider with a mission to bring personalized education to the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/knewton) Knewton is an adaptive learning technology provider with a mission to bring personalized education to the world. *Founded* 2008 Hoboken, United States **$172M** last round Aug 2018
- 30 [**Newsela** Newsela is an education technology startup founded in 2013 in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/newsela) Newsela is an education technology startup founded in 2013 in New York, NY. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$172M** last round Feb 2021
- 31 [**Nauto** Nauto is an AI company founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/nauto) Nauto is an AI company founded in 2015 and based in Palo Alto, California. *Founded* 2015 Palo Alto, United States **$159M** last round Oct 2024
- 32 [**Observe.AI** Observe.AI is an enterprise technology company that specializes in AI-powered conversation intelligence and workforce engagement for contact centers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/observe-ai) Observe.AI is an enterprise technology company that specializes in AI-powered conversation intelligence and workforce engagement for contact centers. *Founded* 2017 Redwood City, United States **$159M** last round Apr 2022
- 33 [**HyperScience** Hyperscience is an enterprise AI infrastructure and hyperautomation software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hyperscience) Hyperscience is an enterprise AI infrastructure and hyperautomation software company founded in 2014 and headquartered in New York City. *Founded* 2014 New York, United States **$159M** last round Dec 2021
- 34 [**Anki**](https://millionrounds.com/company/anki) *Founded* - United States **$158M** last round Jun 2016
- 35 [**Hero K12** Hero builds student behavior management applications for K-12 schools and districts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hero-k12) Hero builds student behavior management applications for K-12 schools and districts. *Founded* 2014 Miami Lakes, United States **$150M** last round Jun 2017
- 36 [**Preply** Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts.](https://millionrounds.com/company/preply) Preply is a global online language learning marketplace and technology platform founded in 2012 and headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts. *Founded* 2012 Brookline, United States **$150M** last round Jan 2026
- 37 [**Innovusion** Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer.](https://millionrounds.com/company/innovusion) Innovusion is an autonomous vehicle LiDAR technology developer. *Founded* 2016 Sunnyvale, United States **$148M** last round Jan 2022
- 38 [**Twenty** Twenty is a development company.](https://millionrounds.com/company/twenty) Twenty is a development company. *Founded* 1994 Dallas, United States **$144M** last round Jun 2026
- 39 [**Moogsoft** Moogsoft is a provider of AIOps solutions that help IT teams work faster and smarter.](https://millionrounds.com/company/moogsoft) Moogsoft is a provider of AIOps solutions that help IT teams work faster and smarter. *Founded* 2012 United States **$143M** last round May 2021
- 40 [**VuMedi** Vumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vumedi) Vumedi, also known as VuMedi, is a leading video education platform for healthcare professionals, particularly doctors and surgeons. *Founded* 2008 Oakland, United States **$142M** last round Nov 2026
- 41 [**Veritone** Veritone has created a future-proof AI platform that comprehends and transforms multiple forms of data to create actionable intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/veritone) Veritone has created a future-proof AI platform that comprehends and transforms multiple forms of data to create actionable intelligence. *Founded* 2014 Costa Mesa, United States **$140M** last round Oct 2025
- 42 [**Simple** Empowering family offices with AI-driven insights, expert knowledge, family office software and vetted service providers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simple) Empowering family offices with AI-driven insights, expert knowledge, family office software and vetted service providers. *Founded* - United States **$134M** last round Oct 2025
- 43 [**Augury** Augury is an Industrial AI and Machine Health company that offers AI-driven solutions for manufacturers and industrial firms.](https://millionrounds.com/company/augury) Augury is an Industrial AI and Machine Health company that offers AI-driven solutions for manufacturers and industrial firms. *Founded* 2011 New York, United States **$134M** last round Feb 2025
- 44 [**DreamBox** 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/dreambox) 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* 1999 San Dimas, United States **$130M** last round Aug 2018
- 45 [**Degreed** Degreed is an AI-powered learning and upskilling platform that focuses on enterprise workforce transformation.](https://millionrounds.com/company/degreed) Degreed is an AI-powered learning and upskilling platform that focuses on enterprise workforce transformation. *Founded* 2012 Pleasanton, United States **$128M** last round Feb 2023
- 46 [**Netradyne** Netradyne is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edge computing to enhance fleet](https://millionrounds.com/company/netradyne) Netradyne is a technology company based in San Diego, California, specializing in artificial intelligence, computer vision, and edge computing to enhance fleet *Founded* 2015 San Diego, United States **$127M** last round Jan 2025
- 47 [**Chief**](https://millionrounds.com/company/chief) *Founded* - United States **$125M** last round Apr 2025
- 48 [**Galvanize** Galvanize Therapeutics is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in San Carlos, California.](https://millionrounds.com/company/galvanize) Galvanize Therapeutics is a commercial-stage medical technology company based in San Carlos, California. *Founded* 2015 Redwood City, United States **$125M** last round Jan 2019
- 49 [**HBCU Transformation Project** HBCU Transformation Project developed by Black leaders in higher education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hbcu-transformation-project) HBCU Transformation Project developed by Black leaders in higher education. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$124M** last round Sept 2023
- 50 [**General Assembly** General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills.](https://millionrounds.com/company/general-assembly) General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. *Founded* 2011 Toronto, United States **$124M** last round Sept 2015

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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