The venture capital firm Bryant Stibel is making its first education investment in VIPKID, an online tutoring company for Chinese children who want to learn English.
Nepris, an online community that brings together educators and industry professionals, raised $1 million from investors who include the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, and former NBA star Kobe Bryant invests in a Chinese education company.
The U.S. Department of Education is exploring “pay for success” models in early childhood education and career-and-technical education, and the agency will separately conduct research on whether the model can be used in English-language learning.
A hybrid incubator and seed fund established in collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education recently named Rita Ferrandino as its new chief executive officer.
When Should an Education Company Make a Strategic ‘Pivot?’
The Decision Requires the Smarts and Data to Look Beyond Short-Term Gains
Russell “Rusty” Greiff, the managing director of education ventures at the incubator and seed fund 1776, outlines how to make a smart ‘pivot’ to a new business model.
Feds Ramping Up ‘Pay for Success’ Options for Preschool, English-Language Learning
The Every Student Succeeds Act Encourages Private Investments in School Programs
U.S. Department of Education officials are putting forward specific plans to test the idea of luring financial investors into public education with the prospect of financial returns.
If you’re an ed-tech startup, when school is out for the summer usage of your product may dramatically slump. Use creative methods to keep educators interested in your product over the break.
10 Tips for Ed-Tech Companies Seeking Investment Funds
Market Expert Says Entrepreneurs Should Keep the Needs of Busy Teachers, Administrators Top of Mind
Education providers should pitch products that solve specific problems faced by teachers and administrators–and that acknowledge the complexity of K-12 systems, says Brian Napack of Providence Equity.
To Beat Out Incumbent Companies, Forge Alliances and Reach Out to PD Staff
Providers Trying to Break Through Would Be Wise to Join Forces With Other Vendors, One Expert Says
Digital providers trying to land K-12 contracts over heavily favored incumbents should think about reaching out to administrators focused on professional development–not to overburdened procurement staff.
KickUp, a Philadelphia company focused on professional learning, raises $1.54 Million in a seed round; and the educational network EduRev, based in India, lures Pre- Series A money.