Top 10 EdTech Capital Raises in the U.S. – November 1st-15th, 2024
Several interesting transactions closed in the EdTech sector over the past 2 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.
Early Stage VC
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- Leland, developer of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals, raised $12.48 million in Series A venture funding in a deal led by Forerunner Ventures.
- Stepful, developer of a training platform designed to give people with a high school education access to healthcare jobs and continued growth in their profession, raised $31.5 million in Series B venture funding in a deal led by Oak HC/FT.
- Synced Labs, operator of an education platform intended to help teachers differentiate lessons for students, raised a venture funding from Coherence Fund.
Angel, Seed, and Grant
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- Conduction, developer of an ed-tech music platform intended for reinvigorating music classes across the United States, raised $265,000 in pre-seed funding from Richard King Mellon Foundation.
- LINGO, operator of an educational platform intended to offer products to build confidence and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, raised $2.5 million in seed funding in a deal led by Pinnacle Private Ventures.
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Dominic Cipollone
Managing Director
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.
- Email: dcipollone@castleplacement.com
- (C) (203) 297-5089
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Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your capital raise:
Email: dcipollone@castleplacement.com
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Sources: Information on this page was derived from a variety of sources including Bloomberg, Company Websites, Crunchbase, PitchBook and other news outlets. Castle Placement™ does not warrant or guarantee this information, nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information. For more Risks, see CPGO Risks and Disclaimers.
Later Stage VC
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- Education Modified, developer of a classroom-facing platform designed to provide improved outcomes in special education and bridge the gap between compliance and the classroom, raised a venture funding from Brass Ring Ventures.
- Scholar’s App, developer of a virtual scholarship application designed to guide, discover, and apply for college scholarships, raised $3.13 million of venture funding.
- Turing College, operator of an online data science school intended for people at all levels of expertise, raised EUR 2.5 million in venture funding from European Innovation Council Fund.
Early Stage VC
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- Leland, developer of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals, raised $12.48 million in Series A venture funding in a deal led by Forerunner Ventures.
- Stepful, developer of a training platform designed to give people with a high school education access to healthcare jobs and continued growth in their profession, raised $31.5 million in Series B venture funding in a deal led by Oak HC/FT.
- Synced Labs, operator of an education platform intended to help teachers differentiate lessons for students, raised a venture funding from Coherence Fund.
Angel, Seed, and Grant
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- Conduction, developer of an ed-tech music platform intended for reinvigorating music classes across the United States, raised $265,000 in pre-seed funding from Richard King Mellon Foundation.
- LINGO, operator of an educational platform intended to offer products to build confidence and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, raised $2.5 million in seed funding in a deal led by Pinnacle Private Ventures.
#castleplacement #capitalraising #privateequity #venturecapital #investment #EdTech
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] 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.
Sources: Information on this page was derived from a variety of sources including Bloomberg, Company Websites, Crunchbase, PitchBook and other news outlets. Castle Placement™ does not warrant or guarantee this information, nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information. For more Risks, see CPGO Risks and Disclaimers.
Dominic Cipollone
Managing Director
Dominic Cipollone
Managing Director
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your capital raise:
Email: dcipollone@castleplacement.com
(C) (203) 297-5089
Merger/Acquisition and Corporate
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- MYCPE ONE, operator of a continuing education platform intended for accounting, tax, finance, and human resources professionals, was acquired by Entigrity. This merger is aimed at building an integrated ecosystem that delivers a comprehensive suite of solutions to certified public accountants & accounting firms.
- Promineo Tech, operator of an educational platform intended to make education technologies affordable, accessible, and low-risk for communities, was acquired by QuickStart.
Later Stage VC
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- Education Modified, developer of a classroom-facing platform designed to provide improved outcomes in special education and bridge the gap between compliance and the classroom, raised a venture funding from Brass Ring Ventures.
- Scholar’s App, developer of a virtual scholarship application designed to guide, discover, and apply for college scholarships, raised $3.13 million of venture funding.
- Turing College, operator of an online data science school intended for people at all levels of expertise, raised EUR 2.5 million in venture funding from European Innovation Council Fund.
Early Stage VC
-
- Leland, developer of a coaching platform that connects people with coaches, content, and courses that can help them reach career and educational goals, raised $12.48 million in Series A venture funding in a deal led by Forerunner Ventures.
- Stepful, developer of a training platform designed to give people with a high school education access to healthcare jobs and continued growth in their profession, raised $31.5 million in Series B venture funding in a deal led by Oak HC/FT.
- Synced Labs, operator of an education platform intended to help teachers differentiate lessons for students, raised a venture funding from Coherence Fund.
Angel, Seed, and Grant
-
- Conduction, developer of an ed-tech music platform intended for reinvigorating music classes across the United States, raised $265,000 in pre-seed funding from Richard King Mellon Foundation.
- LINGO, operator of an educational platform intended to offer products to build confidence and problem-solving skills through hands-on projects, raised $2.5 million in seed funding in a deal led by Pinnacle Private Ventures.
#castleplacement #capitalraising #privateequity #venturecapital #investment #EdTech
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] 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.
Sources: Information on this page was derived from a variety of sources including Bloomberg, Company Websites, Crunchbase, PitchBook and other news outlets. Castle Placement™ does not warrant or guarantee this information, nor makes any representations as to the accuracy of the information. For more Risks, see CPGO Risks and Disclaimers.
Dominic Cipollone
Managing Director
Dominic Cipollone
Managing Director
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your capital raise:
Email: dcipollone@castleplacement.com
(C) (203) 297-5089
