Top 10 EdTech Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st – March 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the EdTech sector over the past quarter. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
PE Growth/Expansion
- Holos, an augmented and virtual reality platform for intuitive system visualization and interaction, received development capital from LEONID.
- MasteryPrep, an online educational platform that offers college and career readiness preparation, received $2 million of development capital.
Buyout/LBO
- Architonic, an online architecture platform that offers guidance in the area of architecture and design, was acquired by Sandow Companies, via its financial sponsor CAA Evolution through an LBO.
- E-Therapy, therapy and mental care services for students with special needs across schools in the United States, was acquired by Edustaff, via its financial sponsors PPC Enterprises and Monroe Capital, through an LBO.
Later Stage VC
- ExecOnline, a proprietary online learning platform that enhances how companies deliver professional development to their executives, raised venture funding in a deal led by JS Partners.
- Mastrius, an online mentorship platform that connects artists with experienced mentors for personalized creative guidance, raised venture funding from Okanagan Women.
Early Stage VC
- Career Bird, an AI-driven career development tool that simplifies talent development for mid-size organizations, raised venture funding from PeopleTech Partners.
- Origin CPA Group, accounting, tax, and personal management services for wealthy individuals to simplify complex financial scenarios and restore their peace of mind, raised venture funding from Meritage Funds.
Angel (individual)
- Dioma Language Company, a language learning platform for serious learners, raised $70,000 of angel funding.
- PlayerSense Systems, an integrated football coaching platform that bridges the gap between complex tactical data and player understanding through 3D visualization, raised $270,000 of angel funding.
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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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