Top Edtech Startups in 2026

FiscalNote is a technology-powered global software data and media company that uses powerful machine learning to provide clients with the right policy information and insights, and at the right time so that they can better navigate market risk and uncertainty and maximize new opportunities. As the premier hub of domestic and global information for more than 5,000 clients worldwide, FiscalNote’s tools, analysis, news, and award-winning journalism delivers context, clarity, and a competitive edge in a rapidly changing world. To learn more about FiscalNote and its family of brands visit fiscalnote.com. FiscalNote has raised more than $230 million from prominent investors such as S&P Global, The Economist Group, NEA, Mark Cuban, Jerry Yang, Steve Case, etc.

As a leader in the education space, BNED’s suite of product offerings and solutions work together to meet the evolving needs of the education system and a new generation of students. The BNED family of brands includes Barnes & Noble College, MBS, Bartleby, and Student Brands.

Recently acquired by Fortune 500 company the Adecco Group and voted #1 Most Innovative Company in Education and #28 Most Innovative Company by Fast Company in 2015, General Assembly is a world leader in the higher education space, offering innovative digital skills training to help prepare businesses and individuals for the workforce of the future. We offer a variety of online and offline classes, workshops, and long-form courses, as well as a thorough alumni network with exclusive resources, benefits, and networking opportunities. Our model has enabled us to scale to 20 campuses, 50,000 alumni, and over 300 Fortune 500 clients.

Many are questioning the value of a college education. Only half of US alumni strongly agree their education was worth the cost. The way students value and experience their education has changed. They have new expectations: - Job outcomes, not just a degree - Social and digital, not isolated and static - Experiential, not theoretical Meanwhile, supportive relationships most influenced, even doubled, graduates’ perception that their education was worth the cost. We believe relationships and community are key to student success and engaged alumni. PeopleGrove connects every student and all alumni with the network and resources they need to realize their full potential before, during, and after their time in college. Founded in 2015, PeopleGrove works with over 250 institutions worldwide, including Stanford University, the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins University, Wellesley College, and the University of Maryland Global Campus. Headquartered in San Francisco, PeopleGrove is backed by Reach Capital and other leading capital partners. To learn more about how PeopleGrove is working to ensure all students and professionals have access to the community and connections needed to succeed, visit peoplegrove.com.

Stay on top in every subject with classes from India’s best teachers including Byju Raveendran, using state of the art technology for visualization. Understand and master all concepts right from High School Foundation Class 6-12 Math & Science to Competitive Exam Prep like JEE, AIPMT, CAT & IAS.

We offer a proprietary system which factually and directly assists universities, students and faculty to exit their intents with effectiveness. We are made up of a core group of people and a core group of tools which deploy to assist by providing tools for learning and study, for better management, for self learning, assessment, improvement and planning. Inclusive herein are live classes, tech tools, compliance assistance, compatibility programs and much more.

Our core product is the Apple Design Award-winning preschool app, Pok Pok Playroom. It's a playroom of open-ended, evergreen toys that spark creativity, imagination and learning through play. There are no rules, no menus and no language. Kids can't win or lose. It's an intuitive, empowering experience that kids 2-6 and beyond can play with independently for years. We stripped away all the fluff and prioritize safety first so kids can simply play (and learn!) and parents can finally feel good about screen time.

BEGiN is an award-winning education company bringing high-quality learning to kids globally. Our mission is to give children the best start possible through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, physical, and instructor-led learning experiences that build foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning. BEGiN’s brands include HOMER, KidPass, codeSpark Academy, and Little Passports. We are backed by the most recognized names in early childhood development, including LEGO Ventures, Sesame Workshop, and Gymboree Play & Music. LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BRANDS codeSpark Academy: codespark.com HOMER: learnwithhomer.com KidPass: kidpass.com Little Passports: littlepassports.com

EdMyst provides data-driven personalized and contextualized human (soft) skills coaching to coporates through a network of experts, leveraging behavioral science, proprietary frameworks, and SAAS-based platform

CharacterStrong provides social & emotional learning curricula and professional learning to PreK-12 schools in all 50 States, as well as schools across 11 countries. Our curricula include Middle School Social & Emotional Learning Lessons, High School Social & Emotional Learning Lessons, a Foundations of Leadership Course, a Service Leadership Course, and a PurposeFull People PreK-5 Toolkit. We host leadership conferences, offer live in-person and virtual professional development, in addition to online/asynchronous training and equity-specific training.