Top Edtech Startups in 2024

Subject is an educational technology startup looking to disrupt this generation's classroom experience. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, SoftBank Opportunity Fund, Owl Ventures, and others, our rapidly-growing LA-based team is empowering a global community of students with access to on-demand, delightful learning that truly engages. Subject is the only video based, for credit platform designed specifically for high school students. With more than 121 state and nationally approved courses, Subject’s focus lives in academic integrity, authentic and rigorous curriculum, and most importantly, student engagement. Subject’s courses incorporate the three main principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and feature video micro-lessons, assignments, assessments, educator insights, and data tracking. Subject is an evidence-based program, having met the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Level IV requirements. Subject's virtual school is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and its courses are approved by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and University of California (UC A-G). Subject’s curriculum is NGSS and Common Core standards aligned and works directly with School Districts, Networks, and County Offices of Education to provide engaging and accredited courses. Vision - Revolutionize education by empowering all students with the ability to outperform their current trajectory. We will change the world by increasing society’s access to high quality education, improving high school graduation rates and giving our students better access to top colleges and universities. Mission - To maximize the potential of all learners and educators regardless of zip code.

OpenGov is the leader in cloud-based solutions for government. It offers easy-to-use solutions that streamline budgeting and planning, improve operational performance, and spur citizen engagement; empowering governments to make more informed decisions that lead to better outcomes. Over 2,000 Governments in 48 states use OpenGov -- including the State of Ohio, State of West Virginia, the Idaho State Controller’s Office, the City of Minneapolis MN, and many more. OpenGov was founded in 2012, and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Emerson Collective, 8VC, and Thrive Capital.

OpenSesame is the world’s marketplace for buying and selling elearning courses. We make buying and selling corporate eLearning as easy as downloading a song from iTunes. The OpenSesame marketplace and technology disrupts the leaders in the highly fragmented $4.5B elearning content market. With more than 21,000 courses from 260 sellers, buyers purchase courses with no expensive subscriptions or long-term commitments and use them instantly online, by email or in any learning management system.

Nation's largest college planning program providing enrollment solutions and insightful analytics. We are the leading provider of data and analytics solutions to public and private colleges and universities. Our Data Lab intelligence provides better match and information to serve students, parents and educators. Data Insights on what is top of mind in the student and parent population provides the foundation for helping higher education leaders make data based informed decisions. We leverage our data and platform to help colleges and universities improve key metrics around student success and graduation rates.

Nextdoor is the world's largest social network for the neighborhood, enabling truly local conversations that empower neighbors to build stronger and safer communities. Building connections in the real world is a universal human need. That truth, and the reality that neighborhoods are one of the most important and useful communities in our lives have been guiding principles for Nextdoor. Today, neighbors rely on Nextdoor in more than 242,000 neighborhoods around the world in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Denmark and Australia, with many more to come.

Varsity Tutors is a live learning platform that connects students and professionals with personalized instruction to achieve any goal. To date, students have accessed more than three million hours of live instruction on the platform. Experts are available to meet in person or through the company’s award-winning online and mobile platforms, which account for the majority of all sessions.

RapidSOS provides life-saving data from millions of connected devices directly to 9-1-1 and first responders in an emergency – providing faster, more effective response for over 150 million emergencies annually. Our nation’s 9-1-1 system was built over 50 years ago for landline phones, making it nearly impossible to digitally send any data to 9-1-1 and first responders. We’ve spent over six years working with 4,000+ first responders to provide agencies nationwide with a cutting-edge emergency response platform. Whether it’s device location, connected car data, caller’s medical profile, or home security footage, we have built a platform to deliver life-saving data directly to 9-1-1 and first responders. Over 3,500 emergency communication centers nationwide rely on our technology for faster and better-prepared emergency response. RapidSOS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Early education is one of the greatest determinants of childhood outcomes, is a must for working families, and has lasting social and economic impact. Brightwheel’s mission is to transform early education for every teacher, child, and parent — by giving teachers meaningfully more time with students each day, engaging parents in the development of their kids, and supporting the small businesses that make up the backbone of the $100 billion early education market. Brightwheel is the most loved technology brand in early education globally, trusted by thousands of educators and millions of families.

Are you looking for your next challenge where you have a pivotal role in a growing small company? Are you interested in make an impact in the K-12 public education system? We may be what you’re looking for. At Goalbook, we empower teachers to transform instruction so that ALL students succeed. We partner with school districts across the country, working closely with educational leaders to support their teachers with effective instructional practice. Founded by former teachers and administrators, Daniel Jhin Yoo and Justin Su, Goalbook was part of Y-Combinator/ImagineK12’s inaugural class and the first company funded through New Schools Venture Fund's Seed Fund, now Reach Capital.

We bring together industry-leading tech companies with higher education institutions to build and deliver education programs that prepare learners for the jobs of tomorrow. Pathstream was borne out of the observation that nearly all jobs increasingly require digital skills, specifically “platform-centric” skills. Our web-based platform streams our tech partner's high-powered software and allows students to dive right into building their skills. We empower a learn-by-doing approach and eliminate the frustration of downloading and configuring new software. We maximize professional and technical preparation by delivering foundational content within the practical, project-based context of a simulated work environment. Pathstream’s learners ultimately earn certifications from the higher ed institution as well as the relevant software platform company, ensuring their efforts translate into actual career mobility.