Top 10 EdTech Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – September 16th-30th, 2025

Several interesting transactions closed in the EdTech sector over the past two weeks. 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

1. 1. EdSights, artificial intelligence-powered texting platform that measures and improves the student experience, received $80 million of development capital from JMI Equity.

Merger/Acquisition

2. 2. Esteam, virtual reading tutor platform that helps children become independent readers, was acquired by Ignite Reading.

Buyout/LBO

3. 3. MCN Solutions, regulatory compliance services and online learning resources for hospitals and healthcare organizations, was acquired by Ntracts, via its financial sponsors Noon Management and Accel-KKR, through an LBO.
   4. RangeForce, learning platform that provides cybersecurity training and exercises, was acquired by Cyberbit, via its financial sponsors Charlesbank Capital Partners and Claridge Israel, through an LBO.

Later Stage VC

5. 5. DeepSight, immersive knowledge management platform that simplifies learning and execution of complex industrial procedures through augmented reality, 3D visualization, and smart glasses, raised venture funding in a deal led by i4 Capital.
   6. Lingokids, language learning platform that breaks down language barriers and provide equal opportunities for all kids, raised $120 million of venture funding in a deal led by General Catalyst and GP Bullhound.

Seed

7. 7. Aibrary, audio-based learning application for fast, personalized knowledge consumption, raised $7 million of seed funding from Llama Venture and other investors.
   8. TrueLeap, digital education platform that helps teachers and students learn and teach online, raised $4.13 million through a combination of Seed-1, Seed-2, Seed-3 funding from IU Ventures, Born Global Ventures, and Maya Investments (UK).

Accelerator/Incubator

9. 9. Nitecapp, hospitality training software that enhances frontline service and beverage sales through interactive education, joined Plug and Play Tech Center as a part of its batch 2 cohort.
   10. Wonderly (Educational Software), online learning platform that offers digital skills to kids and teens, joined WISE (Doha) as a part of its WISE Edtech Accelerator program 2025 – 2026 Cohort.

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