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Higher education startups worldwide

163 higher education startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.0B between them, with the United States the most common home.

$2.0Braised by these 50
163on our record in all
United Statesmost common home
Praxisraised the most
  1. 1PraxisPraxis is a startup apprenticeship program.

    Praxis is a startup apprenticeship program.

    Founded 2013Colorado Springs, United States$525Mlast round Oct 2024
  2. 2Element451Element451 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
  3. 3Top HatTop Hat is a private educational technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2009.

    Top Hat is a private educational technology company based in Toronto, Ontario, founded in 2009.

    Founded 2009Toronto, Canada$151Mlast round Apr 2019
  4. 4HBCU 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
  5. 5Civitas LearningCivitas Learning is a student success intelligence platform founded in 2011, dedicated to enhancing higher education outcomes through data-driven insights and A

    Civitas Learning is a student success intelligence platform founded in 2011, dedicated to enhancing higher education outcomes through data-driven insights and A

    Founded 2011Austin, United States$96Mlast round Sept 2015
  6. 6TimelyCareTimelyCare, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading virtual health and well-being solution tailored for higher education institutions in the United States.

    TimelyCare, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading virtual health and well-being solution tailored for higher education institutions in the United States.

    Founded 2017Fort Worth, United States$63Mlast round May 2026
  7. 7OpenClassroomsOpenClassrooms is a fully online higher education institution and vocational training platform, founded in 2013 by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra.

    OpenClassrooms is a fully online higher education institution and vocational training platform, founded in 2013 by Pierre Dubuc and Mathieu Nebra.

    Founded 2013Paris, France$61Mlast round May 2018
  8. 8Ascent FundingAscent offers students opportunities to pay for higher education with or without a cosigner.

    Ascent offers students opportunities to pay for higher education with or without a cosigner.

    Founded 2015San Diego, United States$45Mlast round Feb 2026
  9. 9GlueGlue is a student-oriented company helping college students maximize their study time.

    Glue is a student-oriented company helping college students maximize their study time.

    Founded 2006Lakeland, United States$41Mlast round Mar 2026
  10. 10PlayFirstPlayFirst is a developer of mobile games that includes the Dash® series of games.

    PlayFirst is a developer of mobile games that includes the Dash® series of games.

    Founded 2004Brandon, United States$38Mlast round Apr 2013
  11. 11EngageliEngageli is an educational technology company founded in 2020, focused on enhancing online education for higher education institutions, corporate learning envir

    Engageli is an educational technology company founded in 2020, focused on enhancing online education for higher education institutions, corporate learning envir

    Founded 2020San Francisco, United States$33Mlast round May 2021
  12. 12Vemo EducationVemo Education is an edtech and fintech company founded in 2015, based in Arlington, Virginia.

    Vemo Education is an edtech and fintech company founded in 2015, based in Arlington, Virginia.

    Founded 2015Arlington, United States$32Mlast round Mar 2019
  13. 13Regent EducationRegent Education is a software-as-a-service provider of financial aid management software solutions for higher education institutions.

    Regent Education is a software-as-a-service provider of financial aid management software solutions for higher education institutions.

    Founded 1979Frederick, United States$32Mlast round Mar 2017
  14. 14LiberataLiberata provides business process outsourcing and support services for governments, higher education sectors and the private sector.

    Liberata provides business process outsourcing and support services for governments, higher education sectors and the private sector.

    Founded 1975London, United Kingdom$32Mlast round Jan 2011
  15. 15Aalto UniversityAalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland, established in January 2010 through the merger of three prominent institutions: Hels

    Aalto University is a public research university located in Espoo, Finland, established in January 2010 through the merger of three prominent institutions: Hels

    Founded 2010Espoo, Finland$30Mlast round Feb 2025
  16. 16Verto EducationVerto Education is an education technology company founded in 2017 that offers a unique first-year study abroad experience for college-bound freshmen.

    Verto Education is an education technology company founded in 2017 that offers a unique first-year study abroad experience for college-bound freshmen.

    Founded 2017Van Buren, United States$29Mlast round Apr 2022
  17. 17UNICAFUnicaf is a global online and blended learning higher education platform based in Larnaca, Cyprus.

    Unicaf is a global online and blended learning higher education platform based in Larnaca, Cyprus.

    Founded 2012Larnaka, Cyprus$28Mlast round Nov 2018
  18. 18InscribeInScribe is a digital student support and community platform based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2017.

    InScribe is a digital student support and community platform based in Denver, Colorado, founded in 2017.

    Founded 2016Denver, United States$28Mlast round Jan 2023
  19. 19UnibuddyUnibuddy is a London-based EdTech company founded in 2015 by Kimeshan Naidoo and Diego Fanara.

    Unibuddy is a London-based EdTech company founded in 2015 by Kimeshan Naidoo and Diego Fanara.

    Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Jul 2021
  20. 20PathifyPathify is a higher education technology company that offers a Campus Experience Platform (CXP).

    Pathify is a higher education technology company that offers a Campus Experience Platform (CXP).

    Founded 2011Denver, United States$25Mlast round Feb 2025
  21. 21Leverage EduLeverage Edu is an innovative Indian ed-tech company that serves as a global study-abroad platform powered by artificial intelligence.

    Leverage Edu is an innovative Indian ed-tech company that serves as a global study-abroad platform powered by artificial intelligence.

    Founded 2017London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Jul 2023
  22. 22LambentLambent is a Boston-based software company founded in 2016, specializing in smart space planning and occupancy analytics for corporate campuses and higher educa

    Lambent is a Boston-based software company founded in 2016, specializing in smart space planning and occupancy analytics for corporate campuses and higher educa

    Founded 2016Boston, United States$24Mlast round Mar 2026
  23. 23iDonateiDonate is a digital fundraising platform that supports nonprofit organizations, charities, higher education institutions, healthcare providers, and faith-based

    iDonate is a digital fundraising platform that supports nonprofit organizations, charities, higher education institutions, healthcare providers, and faith-based

    Founded 2012Dallas, United States$20Mlast round Aug 2023
  24. 24Vermont Genetics NetworkThe Vermont Genetics Network(VGN) is the Vermont IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence .

    The Vermont Genetics Network(VGN) is the Vermont IDeA Network for Biomedical Research Excellence .

    Founded 2001Burlington, United States$18Mlast round Jun 2015
  25. 25JobTeaserJobTeaser is a French company founded in 2008, recognized as the European leader in youth recruitment.

    JobTeaser is a French company founded in 2008, recognized as the European leader in youth recruitment.

    Founded 2008Paris, France$17Mlast round May 2017
  26. 26University of WollongongThe University of Wollongong (UOW) is ranked as one of world's best modern universities.

    The University of Wollongong (UOW) is ranked as one of world's best modern universities.

    Founded 1951Wollongong, Australia$17Mlast round Dec 2013
  27. 27Mesa School of BusinessMesa School of Business is a startup-focused business school located in Bengaluru, India.

    Mesa School of Business is a startup-focused business school located in Bengaluru, India.

    Founded 2023Bengaluru, India$16Mlast round Oct 2026
  28. 28NavitasNavitas is an Australian-owned private education group that has been enhancing lives through quality educational experiences since 1994.

    Navitas is an Australian-owned private education group that has been enhancing lives through quality educational experiences since 1994.

    Founded 1994Perth, United States$15Mlast round Jul 2015
  29. 29MakeSchoolMake School is a non-profit organization focused on creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

    Make School is a non-profit organization focused on creating opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds.

    Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$15Mlast round Apr 2019
  30. 30byteXLbyteXL is an edtech company dedicated to preparing engineering students for the workforce through AI-driven learning solutions.

    byteXL is an edtech company dedicated to preparing engineering students for the workforce through AI-driven learning solutions.

    Founded 2019Hyderabad, India$15Mlast round Oct 2026
  31. 31EverTrueEverTrue is a software, data, and services enable higher education and independent school advancement teams provides personalised services.

    EverTrue is a software, data, and services enable higher education and independent school advancement teams provides personalised services.

    Founded 2010Boston, United States$15Mlast round Oct 2014
  32. 32Flatiron SchoolThe Flatiron School trains highly motivated individuals in web application development.

    The Flatiron School trains highly motivated individuals in web application development.

    Founded 2012NEW YORK, United States$15Mlast round Apr 2015
  33. 33KortextKortext is a global provider of digital learning and student engagement solutions, focusing on the higher education sector.

    Kortext is a global provider of digital learning and student engagement solutions, focusing on the higher education sector.

    Founded 2013East Parley, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Nov 2025
  34. 34StellicStellic is a degree management and academic planning platform designed for students, advisors, and higher education institutions.

    Stellic is a degree management and academic planning platform designed for students, advisors, and higher education institutions.

    Founded 2017San Mateo, United States$14Mlast round Mar 2022
  35. 35Cardiff UniversityYour education, your way.

    Your education, your way.

    Founded 2014Cardiff, United Kingdom$14Mlast round May 2024
  36. 36DebtBookDebtBook is an enterprise software company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in treasury and accounting solutions for state and local governments

    DebtBook is an enterprise software company based in Charlotte, North Carolina, specializing in treasury and accounting solutions for state and local governments

    Founded 2019Charlotte, United States$13Mlast round Jul 2026
  37. 37StudentCrowdStudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson.

    StudentCrowd is the leading decision-making platform for higher education in the UK, founded in 2015 by graduates Paul Humphreys and Pete Sisson.

    Founded 2015Wolverhampton, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Apr 2026
  38. 38NectirNectir is an educational technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Kavitta Ghai and Jordan Long.

    Nectir is an educational technology company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2018 by Kavitta Ghai and Jordan Long.

    Founded 2018Los Angeles, United States$13Mlast round Mar 2026
  39. 39University of DallasUniversity of Dallas is a private Catholic institution offering programs through various colleges, graduate schools and institutes.

    University of Dallas is a private Catholic institution offering programs through various colleges, graduate schools and institutes.

    Founded 1956Irving, United States$12Mlast round Oct 2013
  40. 40Insight Data ScienceInsight Data Science is an intensive seven week post-doctoral training fellowship bridging the gap between academia and data science.

    Insight Data Science is an intensive seven week post-doctoral training fellowship bridging the gap between academia and data science.

    Founded 2011San Francisco, United States$11Mlast round Feb 2018
  41. 41Higher Ed PartnersHigher Ed Partners - South Africa enables university partners to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education.

    Higher Ed Partners - South Africa enables university partners to expand access to high-quality, affordable higher education.

    Founded 2017United Kingdom$10Mlast round May 2021
  42. 42Tomorrow University of Applied SciencesTomorrow University of Applied Sciences (ToU) is a private, state-recognized university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

    Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences (ToU) is a private, state-recognized university located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

    Founded 2020Berlin, Germany$10Mlast round Jun 2023
  43. 43StraighterLineStraighterLine is enabling thousands of students to affordably obtain their degrees.

    StraighterLine is enabling thousands of students to affordably obtain their degrees.

    Founded 2008Arlington, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2012
  44. 44StarbridgeStarbridge is an AI Sales Intelligence Platform designed specifically for public sector sales teams targeting government agencies, K–12 schools, and higher educ

    Starbridge is an AI Sales Intelligence Platform designed specifically for public sector sales teams targeting government agencies, K–12 schools, and higher educ

    Founded -New York, United States$10Mlast round Feb 2025
  45. 45ArkivumArkivum is a UK-based provider of digital archiving and long-term data preservation solutions, established in 2011.

    Arkivum is a UK-based provider of digital archiving and long-term data preservation solutions, established in 2011.

    Founded 2011Mall, United Kingdom$9.5Mlast round Mar 2024
  46. 46Echo LabsEcho Labs is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2023, specializing in AI-powered accessibility solutions for higher education and enterprise clients.

    Echo Labs is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2023, specializing in AI-powered accessibility solutions for higher education and enterprise clients.

    Founded 2023San Francisco, United States$9.2Mlast round Jan 2024
  47. 47Ansrsourceansrsource is a global learning and development company based in Dallas, Texas, with a secondary location in Bengaluru, India.

    ansrsource is a global learning and development company based in Dallas, Texas, with a secondary location in Bengaluru, India.

    Founded 2003Austin, United States$9.0Mlast round Jun 2015
  48. 48EngradeEngrade is enabling educators to connect the right learning resources to the right student at the right time.

    Engrade is enabling educators to connect the right learning resources to the right student at the right time.

    Founded 2004Santa Monica, United States$8.0Mlast round Jul 2013
  49. 49Shaw AcademyShaw Academy is on a mission to deliver higher education at lower cost through proprietary technology.

    Shaw Academy is on a mission to deliver higher education at lower cost through proprietary technology.

    Founded 2013Saint Peter's, Ireland$7.9Mlast round Apr 2019
  50. 50HupsoHupso is a French EdTech startup founded in 2016, specializing in online professional training for high-demand sectors.

    Hupso is a French EdTech startup founded in 2016, specializing in online professional training for high-demand sectors.

    Founded -Lyon, France$7.7Mlast round Apr 2023
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