Best EdTech Companies in Iowa, United States
The 33 best EdTech companies in Iowa, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: HLT.
Our analysis of 261 EdTech companies
$20.4b in tracked funding; 94% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best EdTech companies in Iowa
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Founder | Founded | Tech stack | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HLT Mobile-based learning solution | $15M | 52 mo ago | Series B | Adam Keune Co-Founder | 2012 | SentryNode.jsErlang+25 | — |
| 2 | Pear Deck K-12 learning platform empowering educators with engaging, differentiated instruction | $4M | 115 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2014 | — | — |
| 3 | VictoryVR Provider of virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for immersive learning experiences | $3M | 38 mo ago | Seed | Steve Grubbs Co-Founder & CEO | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+43 | — |
| 4 | Parametric Studio Learning platform for K-12 schools | $3M | 62 mo ago | Funding Raised | Christopher Whitmer CTO and Co-Founder | 2016 | Cart FunctionalitySquarespace CommerceEcwid+22 | — |
| 5 | College Raptor Online college discovery platform for students | $3M | 113 mo ago | Acquired | — | 2012 | TypeScriptMicrosoft ASP.NETBootstrap+22 | — |
| 6 | Foundations in Learning Provider of learning resources for teachers for special education of students | $2M | 43 mo ago | Seed | — | 2009 | — | — |
| 7 | Tutor Universe Marketplace for online tutoring | $2M | 144 mo ago | Deadpooled | Michael Morrison Founder & Advisor | 2011 | — | — |
| 8 | K Books Personalised learning platform for K-12 schools | $2M | 234 mo ago | Acquired | Steve Keay CEO & President | 1926 | — | — |
| 9 | Clusterflunk All-in-one college collaboration platform for assignments, projects, and study groups | $1M | 147 mo ago | Seed | Joe Dallago Co-Founder | 2011 | — | — |
| 10 | Universily Provider of college admissions guidance | $100K | 53 mo ago | Seed | Melané Ali Founder and CEO | 2021 | — | — |
Top 12 EdTech companies in Iowa
#1
Seed · Davenport, Iowa · founded 2016 · 47 employees$3.2Mraised▾
Provider of virtual reality and augmented reality solutions for immersive learning experiences. They aim to introduce innovative ways for students to learn through immersive experiences. It offers homeschooling solutions and collaborates with global partners to advance VR and AR in education.
- Aug 2023Seed$2.5M
- Jun 2023Seed$670K
#2
Series B · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2012 · 10 employees$14.8Mraised▾
Mobile-based learning solution. It offers various apps for students as well as working professionals. Its portfolio includes apps for preparation of exams like GRE, GMAT, NCLEX, MCAT, ASVAB, and more. in various fields such as nursing, medical, dental, and military. It also provides solutions for professionals to prepare for exams like PMP, CPA, and Real Estate Licence exam. The apps contain bite-sized interactive content, customized study plans, and practice questions with explanations.
- Jun 2022Series B—
- Oct 2017Series A$8.3M
- Nov 2014Series A$5.5M
- Jun 2014Conventional Debt$1M
#3
Seed · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2009$2.4Mraised▾
Provider of learning resources for teachers for special education of students. It provides blended learning resources for the special education of students struggling with foundational reading skills. It includes assessment platforms, scheduling, and student management platforms
- Mar 2023Seed$465K
- Feb 2012Seed$1.9M
- Feb 2012Conventional Debt—
#4
Funding Raised · Ames, Iowa · founded 2016$3.1Mraised▾
Learning platform for K-12 schools
- Sep 2021Grant (prize money)$1.9M
- Jul 2021Grant (prize money)$100K
- Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$885.5K
- Jul 2016Grant (prize money)$225K
#5
Acquired · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2014 · 81 employees$4.5Mraised▾
K-12 learning platform empowering educators with engaging, differentiated instruction. It provides comprehensive solutions for enhanced learning, offering tools for lesson planning, interactive presentations, personalized practice, and standards-based assessment. The platform supports student engagement, active learning, gamified collaboration, and real-time feedback. It facilitates differentiated instruction, assessment and test preparation, data warehousing, and standards-aligned content delivery. It offers professional services to maximize the use of its solutions. The platform supports every instructional step in any topic, from lesson planning to state testing. It provides engaging lessons, differentiated learning, and meaningful assessments all in one place. It leverages AI-powered tools for lesson creation and customization. It promotes data privacy and responsible AI use. It offers a suite of products including interactive lessons, personalized practice, and versatile assessment tools. It is a SaaS platform that supports educators, schools, districts, and tutors. It offers login and signup options for users.
- Mar 2017Series A$4M
- Jun 2015Conventional Debt$375K
- Apr 2015Grant (prize money)$100K
- Mar 2015Grant (prize money)$150K
#6
Seed · Cloud, Iowa · founded 2021 · 8 employees$100Kraised▾
Provider of college admissions guidance. It helps to manage collaboration with family and counselors. It works on subscription-based revenue model.
- May 2022Seed$100K
#7
Acquired · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2012 · 2 employees$3Mraised▾
Online college discovery platform for students. Allows students to provide information like desired college degrees, subjects, location, and more, and get matched to appropriate colleges. Also allows students to discover grants, scholarships, and loans.
- May 2017Seed$1M
- Sep 2014Seed$2M
#8
Deadpooled · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2011$2.3Mraised▾
Tutor Universe is a social marketplace for online tutoring connecting students and tutors. Students can get answers to their questions from community. Offline questions can be sent to tutors as well. Integration of facebook on the platform allows both tutors and learners can share their experiences. Sessions happen through interactive whiteboards. Tutors have the freedom to set their hourly rate. The more, a tutor uses the platform, the less he has to pay. Surpassed 6000+ users in May, 2013. Pivoted to on-demand homework help and renamed the company as GotIt.
- Oct 2014Seed$1.8M
- Jan 2013Seed$525K
- May 2012Grant (prize money)$150K
#9
Seed · Iowa City, Iowa · founded 2011$1Mraised▾
All-in-one college collaboration platform for assignments, projects, and study groups. This SaaS platform supports real-time peer cooperation to ease academic strain. It offers collaborative tools for document editing, task management, and direct messaging to enhance efficiency and focus. The platform facilitates live collaboration on projects and presentations, enabling instantaneous feedback and simultaneous teamwork. Features include task assignments, deadline setting, and progress tracking. It also encourages study group formation and resource sharing, fostering a supportive learning environment through forums and discussions. This software promotes academic achievement and strong peer relationships.
- Jul 2014Seed$915K
- Jul 2013Seed$100K
#10
Acquired · Clive, Iowa · founded 1926 · 91 employees$1.5Mraised▾
Provider and publisher of digital curriculum products. The company's programs include comprehensive digital textbooks in physics, algebra, and geometry with the use of current computer technology.
#11
Seed · Davenport, Iowa · founded 2018 · 7 employees$75Kraised▾
Online platform providing college discovery solutions
- Feb 2021Seed$75K
#12
Seed · Johnston, Iowa · founded 2016$25Kraised▾
Time ReDesigned: Reallocate time, prioritize tasks, increase efficiency, and effectiveness. It provides a time reallocation process through a cycle involving time audits, data sorting, data analysis, and action planning. This solution helps administrators understand and prioritize their professional time, focusing on student-centered leadership. The mobile application and interactive dashboard offer resources and tools for accountability and sustained change in time allocation. It decreases the reactive nature of leadership. Development is underway for teacher and student versions, as well as a business community version. It serves as an accountability partner, prompting users to focus on priority tasks and increase awareness of time usage. It offers data-driven coaching sessions, goal setting, and built-in support through notifications and reminders. The platform challenges assumptions with real data, providing insights for more effective leadership and improved outcomes. Consulting services are available, including professional development, coaching, and conference presentations.
- Jan 2018Seed$25K
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What Iowa researches in edtech
- Iowa State University20
- University of Iowa11
- University of Northern Iowa4
- Northwestern College - Iowa3
- Iowa Department of Education1
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