Best EdTech Companies in Maryland, United States
The 119 best EdTech companies in Maryland, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: 2U.
Biggest earners Skillsoft Corp. ($513M, -3% YoY), Instructure Inc ($156M, +12% YoY), Blackboard Inc ($119M), Capella Education Co ($112M, +0% YoY)
Our analysis of 88 EdTech companies
$7.3b in tracked funding; 99% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.
Ranked: Best EdTech companies in Maryland
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Web popularity | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2U Provider of learning platform | $100M | 86 mo ago | 2,364 2,364 → 2,848 (+20%) | 2008 | SentryAtlassian StatuspageApple iCloud Mail+22 | Top 5M | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 2 | Cybrary Cybersecurity training platform empowering professionals and teams to reduce business risk 55Funding top 21%Tech top 27%Moat top 39%Product top 40% All 9 signals ▾Fundingtop 21% Techtop 27% Moattop 39% Producttop 40% Markettop 49% Growthbottom 48% Globalbottom 37% Customersbottom 36% Newsbottom 27% Funding: Raised $47.7M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 11 yrs (0.7/yr) Tech: 63 technologies across 6/8 capability areas · Cloud: Amazon Alb, Amazon Cloudfront rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 55/100 | $48M | 10 mo ago | 66 | 2015 | WebflowMarkerZendesk+36 | Top 500k | — |
| 3 | Regent Education Financial aid management software | $44M | 49 mo ago | 35 35 → 57 (+63%) | 2006 | HubSpot CMS HubGSAPHubSpot+12 | Top 50M | — |
| 4 | Amplio Provider of AI-driven online tutoring solutions for dyslexic students | $27M | 62 mo ago | 8 | 2019 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+32 | Top 10M | — |
| 5 | Intelliworks SaaS-based relationship management solutions | $24M | 191 mo ago | — | 2001 | — | — | — |
| 6 | Allovue Budgeting & management software for schools | $14M | 85 mo ago | 33 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 7 | SpectrumK12 IEP technology software for K-12 | $13M | 212 mo ago | 150 | 1996 | — | — | — |
| 8 | StraighterLine Provider of online courses and college credit-earning program for students | $11M | 74 mo ago | — | 2008 | Shogun Page BuilderDropInBlogBigCommerce+40 | Top 500k | — |
| 9 | Moodlerooms Open-source learning management system empowering educators globally | $11M | 180 mo ago | 105 | 2005 | — | — | — |
| 10 | EnGen English Language up skilling platform for enterprises | $7M | 65 mo ago | 34 | 2020 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceTypeScript+28 | Top 500k | 1 job opening |
| 11 | Tales2go Online gambling site offering slot games, live casino, and sports betting | $4M | 114 mo ago | 8 | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 12 | K12 Enterprise SaaS solutions empowering nonprofits and the public sector to do good | $3M | 197 mo ago | 25 | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 13 | d'Vinci Interactive Provider of custom eLearning and training solutions for diverse industries | $2M | 81 mo ago | — | 1994 | DrupalPHPUbuntu+26 | Top 10M | 2 partnerships |
| 14 | LifeJourney Online STEM learning platform | $2M | 135 mo ago | — | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 15 | Unbound Concepts Istanbul4D: Turkey's official lottery, providing secure and reliable winning number results | $1M | 130 mo ago | 6 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 16 | InfoSec Learning Cloud-based virtual platform providing cyber-security and computer training courses | $1M | 68 mo ago | — | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 17 | Always Prepped Online tools helping teachers to manage student and classroom data | $650K | 166 mo ago | 10 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Curiosityville Educational solutions provider offering curriculum, intervention, supplemental resources, and professional… | $415K | 153 mo ago | 11 | 2010 | — | — | — |
| 19 | Activity Rocket Marketplace for offline activities | $350K | 163 mo ago | — | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 20 | MileMarker Developer of software for medical training assessment | $256K | 58 mo ago | — | 2016 | — | — | — |
| 21 | InferCabulary Provider of web-based vocabulary tool | $250K | 75 mo ago | 6 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 22 | Dig-It! Games Developer of educational and entertainment games for mobile and online platforms | $225K | 114 mo ago | 6 | 2005 | Master SliderSlider RevolutionCart Functionality+17 | Top 10M | — |
| 23 | Common Curriculum AI-powered collaborative lesson planner for teachers and administrators | $160K | 165 mo ago | 4 | 2009 | ContentfulApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+18 | Top 500k | — |
| 24 | Red Mapache Educational apps for K-12 for reading and comprehension. | $150K | 162 mo ago | — | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Speak Agent Language lesson creation app | $100K | 77 mo ago | 13 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Edyoucore Online platform providing financial education | $100K | 82 mo ago | 7 | 2019 | — | — | — |
Top 12 EdTech companies in Maryland
#1
Series C · Greenbelt, Maryland · founded 2015 · 66 employees$47.7Mraised▾
Cybersecurity training platform empowering professionals and teams to reduce business risk. It is a multi-sided platform that delivers world-class training and career development materials. It offers curated Career Paths, Skill Paths, and Certification Preparation programs. The platform provides on-demand video training, hands-on virtual labs, assessments, and practice tests. It helps individuals advance their careers and organizations defend against cyberattacks. The platform offers resources like blog articles, case studies, research papers, and white papers. It provides solutions for individuals, teams, and government organizations. It aligns with industry frameworks and offers personalized remediation. The platform aims to make the cybersecurity industry more accessible through its comprehensive catalog, expert instructors, and various learning resources. It offers free access and subscription-based insider pro options. The platform supports single sign-on (SSO) options and offers a demo for teams.
- Aug 2025Series C$4.5M
- Aug 2022Series C$25M
- Nov 2019Series B$15M
- Sep 2018Series A$2.5M
#2
Series D · Frederick, Maryland · founded 2006 · 35 employees$44.2Mraised▾
It is a software-as-a-service provider of financial aid management software for higher education institutions. Designed to optimise schools' financial aid and enrollment processes using BBAY and non-term enrollment models. Used as a business process for admissions and financial aid onboarding, financial aid management, administration, disbursement, packaging, compliance, tracking, communications, verification, and imaging. Works on a subscription-based model.
- May 2022Series D$4M
- Apr 2017Series D$15.3M
- Jul 2014Series C$4M
- Jul 2014Conventional Debt$5M
#3
Public · Annapolis, Maryland · founded 2008 · 2364 employees$100.3Mraised▾
Provider of learning platform. They specialize in learning tools fostering future talents from preschooler to college students through logic,thinking power,creativity and cognitive ability based on robot,coding and integrated programs.
- Apr 2019Conventional Debt$250M
- Oct 2013Series D$31.1M
- Mar 2011Series C$32.5M
- Nov 2010Series B$600K
#4
Series B · Rockville, Maryland · founded 2019 · 8 employees$27Mraised▾
Provider of AI-driven online tutoring solutions for dyslexic students. The platform offers targeted, engaging interventions with adaptive learning, digitized curricula, auto-documentation solutions, student performance monitoring solutions, and more.
- Apr 2021Series B$27M
#5
Acqui-Hired · Bethesda, Maryland · founded 2001$23.9Mraised▾
SaaS-based relationship management solutions. It is used by leading institutions to increase enrollment, marketing performance, operational efficiency.
- Jul 2010Series D$1.7M
- Apr 2009Venture Debt$1.5M
- Apr 2009Series D$2.2M
- Apr 2008Series C$4M
#6
Acquired · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2013 · 33 employees$13.6Mraised▾
Allovue provides financial budgeting and management software for schools. It helps in expense analytics, financial planning, tracking expenses, reporting, and more. It also allows schools to view finances alongside education performance indicators like test scores and attendance. It provides valuable insights into decision making about financial considerations by keeping student performance as the main target.
- May 2019Series A$4M
- Jan 2019Series A—
- Apr 2018Series A$2M
- Feb 2018Series A$500K
#7
Series B · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2008$11.2Mraised▾
Straighterline is the provider of online courses and college credit-earning program for students. It enables users to choose a course, earn college credit, and transfer & get the degree. It provides various courses that can be accessed by opting through membership. It has partner colleges such as the American College of Education, Ashford University, etc.
- Apr 2020Series B—
- Apr 2012Series A$10M
- Jan 2010Series A$1.2M
#8
Series A · Bethesda, Maryland · founded 2020 · 34 employees$6.8Mraised▾
Language upskilling platform for enterprises. One of few companies to provide a language upskilling platform for blue-collar, refugees, and underserved workforces. Aims to prepare the workforce for the future of work. Serves organizations, educational, and government institutions who want to improve their talent pipeline while providing economic mobility, civic participation.
- Jan 2021Series A$6.8M
#9
Acquired · Baltimore, Maryland · founded 2005 · 105 employees$10.6Mraised▾
Open-source learning management system empowering educators globally. It provides flexible, secure, and customisable online learning spaces. The platform offers solutions for higher education, workplace learning, government, and vocational training. It supports various learning needs, from undergraduate to professional development. The system streamlines training, onboarding, and compliance management. It offers cloud-based standard plans and fully hosted premium solutions. Access is available on any device, online and offline, via a mobile app. Services include customisation, learning design, hosting, support, and training. It is an open-source platform committed to data security and user privacy. The platform offers a wide range of inbuilt features, plugins, and integrations. It supports accessibility resources and certified integrations. It is a B2B and B2C tech company, offering SaaS and software solutions. It has a social impact by promoting equitable access to quality eLearning experiences. It supports login, subscription, and offers various products and services.
- Jun 2011Series A$3M
- May 2011Conventional Debt$425K
- Jun 2010Series A$7.2M
- Feb 2010Seed$450K
#10
Acqui-Hired · Towson, Maryland · founded 1996 · 150 employees$13.1Mraised▾
IEP technology software for K-12. Offers Encore, a special education data management system, which provides a web-based solution to manage the individualized learning process for students in having limited English proficiency (LEP/ESL), and pre-referral response to intervention (RTI) programs.
- Oct 2008Series C$7.4M
- Sep 2007Series B$5.7M
#11
Deadpooled · Bethesda, Maryland · founded 2009 · 8 employees$4.4Mraised▾
Online gambling site offering slot games, live casino, and sports betting. It provides a platform for users to engage in various forms of online betting and gaming. The site features a wide selection of slot games, including progressive and non-progressive jackpot options, as well as classic reel-based games and scratch card variations. In addition to slot games, the platform offers live casino experiences and sports betting opportunities. Users can register, login, deposit funds, and manage their accounts through the website. Customer support is available via chat and other contact methods. The site promotes responsible gambling and provides options for users to manage their accounts. The platform supports multiple languages and offers various promotions and bonuses.
- Dec 2016Series A$335.6K
- Mar 2015Series A$2.4M
- Jan 2014Seed$750K
- Mar 2013Seed$250K
#12
Funding Raised · Hagerstown, Maryland · founded 1994$1.9Mraised▾
Provider of custom eLearning and training solutions for diverse industries. They specialize in learning experience design, content development, and video animation. The company creates educational websites and custom learning management systems. Application development includes continuing education and healthcare learning apps. They offer interactive learning solutions to increase learner engagement and improve performance.
- Sep 2019Grant (prize money)$1.9M
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of EdTech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
What Maryland researches in edtech
University of Maryland institutions lead Maryland's edtech research, predominantly exploring online/blended learning and adaptive systems with a cautiously optimistic tone (mean stance 0.33), balancing breakthroughs against notable concerns.
- University of Maryland, College Park18
- University of Maryland, Baltimore County10
- University of Maryland, Baltimore3
- University System of Maryland2
- Maryland State Department of Education2
Common questions
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