MentionFox lists 206 Education companies. Of them, 183 are Y Combinator companies (the newest batch here is Fall 2026, with 1); 14 filed a Form D notice with the SEC; 9 won an SBIR or STTR award.
Companies206
Y Combinator183
Form D filers14
SBIR/STTR winners9
By year
- 2026: 26 companies (8 Y Combinator, 14 Form D filers, 4 SBIR/STTR winners); median amount sold $750,000 across 13 Form D notices
- 2025: 21 companies (17 Y Combinator, 4 SBIR/STTR winners)
- 2022: 16 companies (16 Y Combinator)
- 2021: 35 companies (35 Y Combinator)
- 2020: 17 companies (17 Y Combinator)
Education startups from other years
Companies from before 2020, or from a year with fewer than 15 of them. Every other year has its own full list, linked above.
| Company | What it does | Date | Amount | Round / stage | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptima Inc | Proficiency based training (pbt) | Award starts Sep 30, 2024 | $6.2M | SBIR Phase III | Federal award record |
| General Learning | AI tutors for students. | Fall 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Issen | AI realtime voice companion for language learning | Fall 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Capitol AI | Capitol: the sovereign operating system for intelligence. | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Educato | Worldwide exam-prep platform | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| et al. | Feed of insights extracted from your go-to sources using LLMs. | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Freestyle | The most powerful sandboxes for AI Agents | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Keet | An app to create courses on anything | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| SchemeFlow | AI Report Generation for Engineering & Environmental Review | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Stempad | Notion for science | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| VideoGen | Create professional videos in minutes with AI, online or via API | Summer 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Fluently | Speaking coach for non-native English professionals | Winter 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Shepherd | Every student's personalized learning assistant | Winter 2024 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Flint | Personalized learning built for schools | Summer 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Ora AI | The AI Platform for Medical Education | Summer 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Read Bean | Learn language with real-world content, at your level | Summer 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Studdy | An AI math tutor for every student | Summer 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Y/n | Play your story | Summer 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Ariglad | Knowledge base maintenance on auto-pilot | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Clueso | Create beautiful videos & docs for any product or process in minutes | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Epsilon | AI Search Engine for Academic Research | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| loopfour | Workflow automation, without AI hallucinations. | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Pair AI | Reimagining education with short form video and AI | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Pierre | Pierre is a new, opinionated, git platform. | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| SuperKalam | AI-Powered Super Mentor for Test Prep | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Univerbal | Language learning with a conversational AI Tutor | Winter 2023 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Demand Curve | Learn how to build a scalable growth engine | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Earth AI | Predictive Explorer and Driller for Critical Metal Deposits | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Fynn | SoFi for trade students | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Juno College of Technology | Juno is the university of the future. | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Microverse | Training and connecting untapped talent with global opportunities | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Outtalent | We help top engineers from emerging markets get jobs abroad at… | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Prenda | K-8 microschools in your neighborhood | Summer 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| AccioJob | Offline-first tech skilling and placement for India | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Coursedog | Higher Ed's Best Friend - integrated academic operations software. | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Edyst | Edyst is a peer-to-peer online learning platform where students learn… | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Forage | Online job simulations for companies to train, and then hire, students | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| OutRival, Inc. | Outbound AI Agents for Education, Insurance, and Travel | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Schoolable | Tuition collection service for K-12 private schools in Africa | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Skill-lync | Online engineering college for India | Winter 2019 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| AskMyClass, now Soundkins | Audio learning assistant for teachers and students. | Summer 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| College Pulse | Research and analytics company focused on college students. | Summer 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Cspa | The Computer Science Proficiency Assessment (CSPA™) is a… | Summer 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Kunduz | Kunduz provides instant answers to students' questions and makes… | Summer 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Ubits | Learning Hub for companies in Latam | Summer 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Acely | Every student's AI coach for college readiness | Winter 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Edwin | Edwin is virtual English tutor - an AI-powered service for learning… | Winter 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| ErudiFi | Digital financial services for students in Southeast Asia | Winter 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Glimpse K12 | Glimpse eliminates ineffective spending in schools. | Winter 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| SharpestMinds | Peer-to-peer mentorships through income-share agreements. | Winter 2018 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Bloom Institute of Technology | The online coding school that invests in you. | Summer 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Eduflow | Create and run collaborative online learning experiences. | Summer 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Lyrebird | Our tech speaks for itself. | Summer 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Mystery.org | We help kids stay curious by creating better explanations. | Summer 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Nimble | Data-driven teacher hiring | Summer 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Extern | Professional Experience Anytime, Anywhere. | Winter 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| KidPass | Online & In-Person Kids Activities | Winter 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Speak | A superhuman, AI-powered language tutor in your pocket | Winter 2017 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Emote | Catch student behavior problems before they start. | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Jumpcut | Helping creators go viral and build businesses. | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Quero Education | Quero is an online marketplace for college programs in Brazil | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Ready Education | Ready Education is building the mobile OS for higher education | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| RocketLit | RocketLit is an adaptive learning and assessment platform | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Vidcode | Coding for teens | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| WorkRamp | The All-in-One Learning Platform | Summer 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Deepgram | Building foundational AI for speech transcription and understanding. | Winter 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Outschool | A live online learning platform that empowers kids ages 3–18. | Winter 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Plato | Plato is the mentorship platform for engineering leaders | Winter 2016 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| GiveCampus | The fundraising platform for schools. | Summer 2015 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Go1 | A learning platform that enables you to train your staff or customers. | Summer 2015 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Mimir | A platform for STEM courses featuring automated grading, plagiarism… | Summer 2015 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Platzi | Turning company knowledge into expert teams | Winter 2015 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| WayUp | Marketplace for employers to recruit college students and recent grads | Winter 2015 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Hyperpad | Create, Share, Play Mobile Games on the iPad. | Summer 2014 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Cambly | On-demand access to English tutors over video chat. | Winter 2014 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| CodeCombat | Game that teaches computer science to middle and high school kids. | Winter 2014 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Panorama Education | Improving education for every student. | Summer 2013 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| CircuitLab | Online circuit simulator and electronic schematic editor. | Winter 2013 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Padlet | Papyrus → Parchment → Paper → Padlet | Winter 2013 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| ClassDojo | Communication app for K-8 teachers, kids, and families | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Clever | The platform that powers technology in the classroom. | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Fullstack Academy | Pioneer in immersive code education | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Knowmia | Pandora meets Yelp for K-12 educational videos | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Study Edge | Acquired by Carlyle | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Vayable | We're building a marketplace for unique travel experiences (it's… | Summer 2012 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Codecademy | The leading online learning platform for technical skills. | Summer 2011 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Launchpad Toys | Creativity at Play | Summer 2011 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Verbling | Language learning through video chat. | Summer 2011 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Recurse Center | The retreat where curious programmers recharge and grow | Summer 2010 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Lingt | Lingt provided a web-based platform for learning languages leveraging… | Summer 2009 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing | |
| Scribd | World's largest online library. | Summer 2006 | Y Combinator batch | Y Combinator listing |
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