The international ed-tech market is expanding rapidly, but companies need to be aware of the needs of specific countries and regions, advises a consultant.
Ed-tech startup Learntron has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from Mumbai-based early-stage investor Kae Capital in a pre-Series A funding round, according to press reports.
Two education companies based in India, Next Education and Math Buddy, were players in dealmaking this week, with the former company making and acquisition and the latter raising money.
The money will go towards providing a mix of software, curriculum, and professional development for teachers of computer science.
National Ed-Tech Projects, Growing Demand, Fuel Latin America’s K-12 Market
But Products Require Customization to Localities, Not Just Spanish Translation
The Latin American education market is ripe for innovation as countries roll out big efforts to transform their schools digitally, and as middle-class families gain more spending power.
On Thursday, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. EST, two speakers who have deep experience working in China’s education market offer tips—and mistakes to avoid—for education providers.
Pearson says the work of Barber, a one-time adviser to British Prime Minister Tony Blair, has been baked into the corporation’s product development and research, worldwide.
Japan brought us Nintendo and Sony, among other well-known technology companies. So it was with high expectations that I went to Japan to visit our sales distribution partners to learn more about the Japanese market for education technology.
Cracking Open Opportunities in China’s Education Market
Growing Interest in Private Schools, Technological Advances Fueling Demand for New Services
Chinese schools, particularly those operated privately, are buying a variety of curricular, ed-tech, and online management products, creating opportunities for foreign companies.
Strategic Partnerships in Other Countries Are Key to Global Growth
Expanding Into Foreign Markets Takes Help From Other Companies That Know the Landscape
U.S. and foreign companies seeking to expand beyond their home markets must form partnerships, overcome cultural differences, and grapple with market complexities.