Top Education Startups in 2026

Khan Academy is a non-profit that provides a free world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We're building a virtual classroom to support millions of learners in assessing knowledge, encouraging cooperative learning, and providing real-time learner data. We're radically rethinking how to leverage technology inside and outside the classroom. khanacademy.org/about Interested in social ROI? Contact donate at khanacademy.org.

KickUp is a K-12 professional development data analytics company that helps schools synthesize instructional support feedback, make data-driven decisions, and provide differentiated support to teachers over time. The company has developed a platform that analyzes disparate sources of information related to professional learning -- teacher feedback, to observation, events and spending data -- that saves district decision-makers time, allows them to provide more rapid support to teachers, and "connects the dots" between the central office, curriculum department, professional development office, and the classroom. For more information, or if you have any questions, contact Jeremy Rogoff at [email protected].

ClassWallet removes the paper from the ubiquitous "paper trail." When purchases must be tracked, then invoices, purchase orders, reimbursement requests are surely in tow, which can incur up to $100 - $200 in labor costs per transaction. ClassWallet Enterprise streamlines payments by combining a reloadable virtual wallet with the power of a network marketplace to connect funders, buyers and suppliers in a single, patent-pending platform. The result is that ClassWallet owns both funding and purchasing data and provides real-time tracking and reconciliation in a completely paperless environment, saving billions in transaction costs. ClassWallet has processed over $10M in transactions, and is led by Jamie Rosenberg (2nd venture) and Neil Steinhardt (former Skrill USA Managing Director).

Hey there! We’re Morning Brew, a media company committed to helping you, the business leader of tomorrow, become smarter in minutes. We started with a single daily email newsletter and now produce a portfolio of podcasts, videos, events, and newsletters (naturally!) that we pinky-promise will inform and entertain you. We’re headquartered in New York City but our talented employees (around 290 as of summer 2022) are based all over North America, including Chicago, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Boston, Philadelphia, Providence, Phoenix, Atlanta, Denver, and Seattle.

BetterLesson is an edtech startup committed to transforming teacher professional development at scale. Our PersonalizedPD product combines personalized coaching with our proprietary fast-cycle learning tool and proven instructional strategies to enable teachers to quickly and meaningfully shift practice and make huge gains for their students. In October 2015, we closed $6M in venture funding to bring truly personalized professional development to teachers across the U.S. (and beyond).

SkilledUp is a leading curator of online educational content, including over 100,000 online courses from over 300 providers available in areas like Programming, Graphic Design, Content Creation, Marketing and more.

We believe that everything starts with learning. And that by changing the way the world learns, we can change the world for the better. If that's a mission that excites you, you'll be in great company at Sana. Join our Stockholm team as an instructional design manager and work alongside a team of highly motivated people from previous workplaces such as Google AI, Spotify, and BCG. Learn more at sanalabs.com

Whether you're writing, designing, coding, or collaborating, Quillbot is a place where anyone can create at the speed of thought. Our AI-powered tools help you think clearly, communicate effectively, and create beautifully across every platform, in any format, at any skill level.

Galileo Learning brings best-in-class educational programs to tens of thousands of kids each year through in-person summer day camps across the country and after-school programs for low-income students in the San Francisco Bay Area. We believe the world needs innovators and that innovation can be taught. We think kids who learn to explore and who are willing to tackle challenges despite their fears are happier, more creative, and more confident when faced with life’s challenges. And we think kids with these skills are more likely to change our world and be masters of their own. Here, values aren’t just lip service — we aim to be visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective each day, and back that effort up with structure to ensure our success. People who joyfully work hard together, feel accountable for their work, are mission-driven, and play well with others tend to thrive in our culture. We’ve been ranked #1 Best Place to Work in the Bay Area more than 10 times, have been named one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies in America, and over 97% of our summer staff say they would recommend working for us. Joining Galileo means joining an organization that is a model of innovative learning, with a company-wide commitment to Inclusion and Diversity, broadening our impact, and a stellar staff experience.

Vivacity Tech PBC was formed by industry leaders and expert entrepreneurs with the aim of providing solutions for the newest challenges facing educational institutions today. Our expert knowledge of one-to-one learning solutions allows us to provide our customers with purpose-driven products and enhanced customization services. We specialize in asset management software, Chromebooks, carts, device cases and warranties for K-12 school districts across the nation. At Vivacity Tech, we are a group of hardworking individuals, passionate about what we do, and strict about adhering to a work-hard, play-hard mentality. We offer a fun working environment, special PTO opportunities, exceptional office perks and more.