Top 10 EdTech Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st – 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the EdTech sector over the past month. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
Buyout/LBO
- Architonic, an online architecture platform that offers guidance in the area of architecture and design, acquired by Sandow Companies, via its financial sponsor CAA Evolution through an LBO.
- Simio, third-dimensional (3D) simulation software that delivers leading-edge software for the design, emulation, and scheduling of complex systems, acquired by Aegis Software, via its financial sponsor Peak Rock Capital, through an LBO.
Early Stage VC
- AlensiaXR, a learning platform that transforms the way students learn human anatomy, raised $2.12 million through a combination of Series A-3 and Series A-4 venture funding.
- Algonova Global, international coding and digital literacy education that equips children and adolescents with essential logical and technical skills, raised venture funding from D&FG Elements.
- Career Bird, an AI-driven career development tool that simplifies talent development for mid-size organizations, raised venture funding from PeopleTech Partners.
Accelerator/Incubator
- ACTO, an intelligent field excellence platform that empowers life sciences field representatives, joined Canada’s Digital Technology Supercluster.
- Jusoor Labs, an education technology platform that offers interactive simulations and virtual labs, joined Orbit Ventures as part of its as part if its Sanabil Accelerator Batch 3 and received $1 million in funding.
Angel
- Dioma Language Company, a language learning platform that serves serious learners, raised $70,000 of angel funding.
- Plurawl, a mental health and self-discovery application that helps users analyze their thoughts and track personal growth, raised $10,000 of angel funding in the form of SAFE notes.
- Voyije, a mobile-first engagement platform that supports experiential learning and international education management, raised $37,700 of angel funding.
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Dominic Cipollone
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Financial advisor for Morgan Stanley. Led seminars on investing and creating wealth. Met with small business owners to develop employee retirement plans. Advised clients on appropriate asset allocation investment strategies using the Dow 30. Over thirty years in the NYC Department of Education, including as Principal of one of the most challenging middle schools in the poorest districts in the country. Used educational-tech and targeted data to turn the school around. School was named a model for attendance improvement. Supported over two hundred school leaders. Believes ed-tech will reinvent how education is delivered and received. Masters of Science from Fordham University in Educational Leadership. Masters of Science from Iona College in Educational Technology. Bachelor of Arts from New York University in Political Science. FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.
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