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The San Francisco edition · 2026

EdTechcompanies in San Francisco

Courses, k-12, higher education, early learning, startups and more: the companies building edtech in San Francisco, California, with their founders, funding, team size and business models.

613 company profiles121 with recorded fundingNovember 2026 edition
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Recent edtech business events in San Francisco

Funding, M&A, contract wins and launches involving 902 edtech companies in San Francisco, last 24 months: 10 M&A deals · 9 funding rounds · 4 Contracts · 2 launches. Newest first; companies and investors link to their Fliar profiles. Latest event in our news feed: May 2026.

M&AMerger · Completed

Coursera acquires Udemy

Coursera and Udemy have completed their merger, Axios reports. The merger creates a large online learning platform built for workers and employers. The all-stock merger deal is valued at…

Online learning platform
ContractTechnology

Wise · client: Capitec

South African bank Capitec has selected Wise Platform, Wise's global payments infrastructure for banks and enterprises, to fuel its international payments offering.

ContractService

Versus · client: FDJ United

FDJ United has appointed Versus, a creative agency specializing in artificial intelligence, to lead the strategy and creation of its upcoming FDJ United social ads campaign.

Digital marketing
M&AMerger · Pending

Coursera acquires Udemy

On April 9, shareholders of both Coursera and Udemy voted to approve the merger.

LaunchUK Current Account

Wise

Wise launched its UK Current Account on March 30,

M&AAcquisition · Announced

Miro acquires Reforge

The company said Tuesday it has agreed to acquire Reforge

ContractService

Group Perfect · client: Bloc

BLOC and Group Perfect have signed an exclusive 2-year agreement to bring Group Perfect’s services to BLOC members

M&AMerger · Announced

Racera acquires Udemy

Racera and Udemy will merge. The official announcement dates back to December 17, 2025, but the transaction is expected to be finalized by the end of the first half of 2026. The value of…

E-learning
M&AMerger · Announced

Udemy acquires Coursera

The increasing pressure to equip people with AI skills faster is the key driver behind the billions-dollar merger of the two tech training providers Udemy and Coursera. The merger…

Tech training
FundingSeries C1

Yup

Yup, a digital bank based in Southeast Asia, has secured USD 32 million in its Series C1 equity round from US-based investors including Moore Strategic Ventures, Spice Expeditions, and…

Investors Moore Strategic Ventures, Spice Expeditions, Platanus
Digital banking
FundingC-1 equity round

Yup

Yup, a digital bank often referred to as the “Nubank of Southeast Asia”, has raised $32m in fresh funding as part of its C-1 equity round.

Investors Moore Strategic Ventures, Spice Expeditions, Platanus
FinTech
Funding

Brilliant

Brilliant NextGen Inc., a leading innovator in smart home control technology, today announces the successful close of a $9.7 million funding round from its current investor Almeida…

Investors Almeida Strategic Investments, Tyrod Taylor’s Strategic Investments Fund
Smart home
FundingSeed

Freckle

Melbourne-founded startup Freckle has secured $6.1 million (US$4 million) in seed funding to continue building its data enrichment platform for SMEs.

Investors Gradient, 1984 ventures, Coventures, Liquid2 Ventures
Data Enrichment Platform
FundingSenior secured revolving credit facility

Udemy

Udemy, an AI-powered skills development platform with nearly 80 million users globally, closed a new $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

Investors Citibank, Mufg bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Morgan stanley senior funding
Education Technology
FundingSeed

Remind

Remind, an e-waste startup in Indonesia, wrapped up the week with $1.3 million in seed funding to scale its recycling capacity.

E-waste
M&AAcquisition · Completed

Panorama education acquires Class companion

Panorama Education has acquired Class Companion, an AI tool that seeks to provide feedback and tutoring to students.

EdTech
M&AAcquisition · Rumored

Manara acquires First Quantum

Saudi Arabian mining company Manara is in advanced talks to acquire between 15 per cent and 20 per cent equity in First Quantum’s Zambian assets, Reuters reported last October, citing…

Mining
FundingSeries C

Speak

AI-powered language learning platform, Speak raised $78 million in a Series C funding round on Dec. 10, led by Accel and with participation from OpenAI’s Startup Fund, Khosla Ventures,…

Investors Accel, OpenAI’s Startup Fund, Khosla ventures, Y combinator
Education

EdTech companies in San Francisco, by funding and team

Few edtech companies in San Francisco, California publish revenue, so this list compares what is on record instead: recorded equity funding, team size, revenue model, age and stage. The 50 companies below lead on recorded funding and team size among 613 active companies.

Showing 25 of 50

Online tutoring platform for kids providing language learning sessions

K-12 edtech
US$975.49mSeries E · Oct 2019
8,952LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Provider of online courses delivered by celebrity experts

Continued learning
US$461.40mSeries F · May 2021
810+87% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

App-based platform offering multi-disciplinary platform

K-12 edtech
US$240.02mSeries D · Oct 2021
1,501+250% 12 mo to Dec 2020LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
11 yr2015
0none in 3 months · last posted Nov 2025

Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students

Higher education tech
US$221.22mSeries D · Mar 2024
522LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months · last posted Feb 2026

AI-powered language learning platform

Continued learning
US$141.12mSeries C · Nov 2024
316LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Provider of online courses focused on technology and software development

Continued learning
US$137.09mSeries C · Feb 2024
101-38% 12 mo to Dec 2021recorded Dec 2021
Fee-for-service
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

AI-powered knowledge company

Book tech
US$105.24mSeries E · Nov 2019
300+13% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Subscription
20 yr2006
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Online management platform for pre-schools

Online mom & baby care
US$88.80mSeries C · Feb 2021
522+29% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Apr 2026

Online discovery platform provider for college financial aid

Higher education tech
US$84.00mSeries B · Feb 2022
174-52% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Commission on transaction / Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Online courses in web and app development

Continued learning
US$78.50mSeries B · Dec 2021
200-69% vs previous recordrecorded
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months

Online courses and online workshops along with one-on-one mentorship from industry experts

Continued learning
US$69.34mSeries B · Jun 2023
50-7% 12 mo to Jun 2022recorded Jun 2022
Subscription
13 yr2013
0none in 3 months

Developer of web and app-based games for brain training

Continued learning
US$67.40mAngel · Jun 2017
71-15% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months · last posted Jul 2026

Provider of learning tools and flashcards for students

K-12 edtech
US$62.03mSeries C · May 2020
435+21% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
21 yr2005
0none in 3 months · last posted Jan 2026

Marketplace for language learning tutoring

Continued learning
US$60.32mSeries B · Jun 2022
3,001-22% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Web-based learning platform to improve english vocabulary

K-12 edtech
US$58.31mSeries B · Aug 2021
123-2% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
14 yr2012
0none in 3 months

Network of preschools offering early childhood programs

Pre-k edtech
US$49.25mSeries B · Jan 2022
135+12% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Fee-for-service
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months · last posted May 2026

AI-powered English pronunciation app for personalized learning and confident speaking

K-12 edtech
US$48.23mSeries C · Sep 2023
218+10% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
0none in 3 months

Creative do-it-yourself courses and tools

Internet first media
US$47.85mSeries B · Dec 2017
6-14% 12 mo to Dec 2022recorded Dec 2022
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Online tutoring platform providing English lessons to kids

K-12 edtech
US$41.43mSeries B · Aug 2021
1,708LinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
9 yr2017
0none in 3 months

Platform offering management software and e-learning systems for educational institutions

K-12 edtech
US$40.00mSeries A · Oct 2022
391+10% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Oct 2026
Subscription
15 yr2011
0none in 3 months

Provider of AI-powered online learning platforms for higher education and community building

K-12 edtech
US$38.00mSeries A · Jul 2025
39LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
5 yr2021
0none in 3 months · last posted Jun 2026

AI based adaptive learning platform provider

Higher education tech
US$36.53mSeries B · Jun 2017
8+6% 12 mo to Dec 2022LinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
26 yr2000
0none in 3 months

Chrome extension for highlighting content on webpages

Higher education tech
US$36.40mSeries B · Oct 2024
109+33% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
12 yr2014
0none in 3 months · last posted Mar 2026

Mobile-based platform providing gamified learning solutions for kids

K-12 edtech
US$33.53mSeries B · Mar 2018
—Not available
Advertising / Commission on transaction
15 yr2011
—No postings tracked

Online platform offering Q&A-based learning solutions

Digital publishing platforms
US$32.60mSeries A · May 2023
10-25% vs previous recordLinkedIn · Jul 2026
Subscription
10 yr2016
—No postings tracked
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Online courses and professional learning

Explore platforms for online courses, skills development, and continuing education.

  1. MasterClass

    Provider of online courses delivered by celebrity experts

    Continued learning
    See in list
  2. Speak

    AI-powered language learning platform

    Continued learning
    See in list
  3. BloomTech

    Provider of online courses focused on technology and software development

    Continued learning
    See in list
  4. Cambly

    Marketplace for language learning tutoring

    Continued learning
    See in list
  5. ELSA Speak

    AI-powered English pronunciation app for personalized learning and confident speaking

    K-12 edtech
    See in list

K-12 education technology companies

Find companies building learning tools and curriculum for school students.

  1. ClassDojo

    Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students

    Higher education tech
    See in list
  2. Quizlet

    Provider of learning tools and flashcards for students

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  3. Classera

    Platform offering management software and e-learning systems for educational institutions

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  4. Yogome

    Mobile-based platform providing gamified learning solutions for kids

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  5. Brisk

    AI-based platform offering virtual assistant for teachers

    K-12 edtech
    See in list

Higher education technology companies

Discover software and services supporting colleges, admissions, and academic work.

  1. Mos

    Online discovery platform provider for college financial aid

    Higher education tech
    See in list
  2. Classera

    Platform offering management software and e-learning systems for educational institutions

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  3. Honor Education

    Provider of AI-powered online learning platforms for higher education and community building

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  4. Smart Sparrow

    Adaptive learning platform empowering educators to create engaging digital learning experiences

    Higher education tech
    See in list
  5. PeopleGrove

    Career mentorship platform for schools

    Higher education tech
    See in list

Early learning and family education companies

Find pre-k education and family-focused learning platforms.

  1. Brightwheel

    Online management platform for pre-schools

    Online mom & baby care
    See in list
  2. Wonderschool

    Network of preschools offering early childhood programs

    Pre-k edtech
    See in list
  3. Winnie

    Online childcare marketplace for parents to find early care and education

    Local services
    See in list
  4. KiwiCo

    STEAM activity kits for kids

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  5. Duck Duck Moose

    Award-winning educational app developer fostering imagination, creativity, and learning

    Pre-k edtech
    Website

Edtech startups in San Francisco

Find newer education technology companies in San Francisco.

  1. Honor Education

    Provider of AI-powered online learning platforms for higher education and community building

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  2. Brisk

    AI-based platform offering virtual assistant for teachers

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  3. SideGuide

    Online platform providing coding-related learning solutions

    Continued learning
    See in list
  4. Flint

    Provider of AI tools for schools

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  5. Echo Labs

    AI-powered video generation platform for higher education institutes

    K-12 edtech
    Website
145 companies in San Francisco

Edtech companies hiring in San Francisco

Explore education technology companies with hiring activity in San Francisco.

  1. MasterClass

    Provider of online courses delivered by celebrity experts

    Continued learning
    See in list
  2. Outschool

    App-based platform offering multi-disciplinary platform

    K-12 edtech
    See in list
  3. ClassDojo

    Classroom behaviour feedback platform used by teachers and students

    Higher education tech
    See in list
  4. Scribd, Inc

    AI-powered knowledge company

    Book tech
    See in list
  5. Brightwheel

    Online management platform for pre-schools

    Online mom & baby care
    See in list
25 companies in San Francisco

Public edtech companies in San Francisco

Browse publicly listed education technology companies in San Francisco.

  1. Smart Piano

    Tech-enabled smart piano for learners

    Music tech
    See in list
  2. Tarefa

    Designer and manufacturer of handcrafted fine jewellery and vegan beauty products

    K-12 edtech
    Website
  3. Webmedia Training Center

    Provider of computer courses, IT training, and digital marketing workshops

    Continued learning
    Website
  4. Interact & Immerse

    Language learning through games

    K-12 edtech
    Website
  5. inClass

    Schedule management and collaboration platform for students

    K-12 edtech
    Website
7 companies in San Francisco
Mobile reach

Top 10 edtech apps from San Francisco

The most-installed Android apps published by edtech companies headquartered in San Francisco — 270.1M installs between them. 57 companies on this page publish at least one app; each company (legal entity) appears once, with its most-installed app.

1 of 10
1

Buddy.ai: Kids Learning Games

by Buddy

Installs61.0M
Rating4.77649K ratings
Installs, year on year+29%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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2

Quizlet: More than Flashcards

by Quizlet

Installs60.9M
Rating4.69893K ratings
Installs, year on year+24%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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3

ClassDojo

by ClassDojo

Installs51.5M
Rating4.821.3M ratings
Installs, year on year+13%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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4

Lumosity: Brain Training Games

by Lumosity

Installs28.3M
Rating4.79316K ratings
Installs, year on year+8%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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5

Cambly – Learn English

by Cambly

Installs22.1M
Rating4.66152K ratings
Installs, year on year+6%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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6

Padlet

by Padlet

Installs12.6M
Rating4.7540K ratings
Installs, year on year+22%
Last updatedMay 2026
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7

Speak: Language Learning

by Speak

Installs11.5M
Rating4.71114K ratings
Installs, year on year+65%
Last updatedJun 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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8

Desmos Graphing Calculator

by Desmos

Installs10.4M
Rating4.5436K ratings
Installs, year on year+17%
Last updatedMay 2026
View on Google Play ↗
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9

More Trucks by Duck Duck Moose

by Duck Duck Moose

Installs8.0M
Rating3.793K ratings
Installs, year on year+12%
Last updatedOct 2025
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10

MathPapa - Algebra Calculator

by MathPapa

Installs3.6M
Rating4.1413K ratings
Last updatedSep 2025
View on Google Play ↗
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Capital & corporate activity

EdTech funding and M&A across the United States

4,056 recorded equity rounds have gone to 17,235 edtech companies in the United States — how much, at which stage, into which sub-sectors, from whom, and how San Francisco compares. Debt, IPO and grant rounds are excluded.

equity rounds, last 12 months40

US$469.45m

equity rounds, last 24 months150

US$1.28bn

raised over five yearsUS$11.06bn

925 rounds in the United States

M&A deals, San Francisco10

last 24 months

Capital by year

Equity funding into edtech in the United States

amount rounds
$2.1bn2018255
$1.4bn2019228
$2.0bn2020231
$5.0bn2021276
$2.6bn2022219
$1.4bn2023160
$1.0bn2024130
$836m2025110
$220m202630

Bars show US$ raised; the number under each year is equity rounds. 2026 is year to date. The peak year was 2021, with US$5.01bn across 276 rounds.

The funding ladder · five years

Rounds and typical cheque by stage

AngelUS$35.27m7 rounds · median US$5.25m
SeedUS$725.46m499 rounds · median US$800k
Series AUS$2.66bn240 rounds · median US$6.55m
Series BUS$2.59bn96 rounds · median US$20.00m
Series CUS$1.64bn37 rounds · median US$25.00m
Series D+US$3.36bn30 rounds · median US$105.00m
Private equityUS$55.83m16 rounds · median US$27.92m
Where the money went · five years

Most-funded sub-sectors

K-12 edtechUS$3.96bn387 rounds · 272 companies
Higher education techUS$2.30bn144 rounds · 104 companies
Continued learningUS$2.21bn205 rounds · 140 companies
Freelancer itUS$551.13m5 rounds · 2 companies
Road transport techUS$374.00m4 rounds · 1 companies
Educational support servicesUS$349.65m1 rounds · 1 companies
Pre-k edtechUS$199.68m26 rounds · 18 companies
Corporate activity · last 24 months

M&A in San Francisco

5Merger
4Acquisition
1Takeover

Most active acquirers

  1. Coursera4
  2. Miro1
  3. Racera1
  4. Udemy1
  5. Wise1

Most acquired or merged

  1. Udemy5
  2. Reforge1
  3. Coursera1
  4. Spectris plc1
  5. Class companion1

Each deal appears in the events strip at the top of the page.

Industry landscape report

Edtech Industry Landscape of San Francisco

The financials above are one chapter. The full edtech landscape of San Francisco maps the whole industry — every segment, the capital behind it, the talent market and where the next opportunities are.

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  • Funding & company formation by year
  • Revenue, profit & financial strength
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  • Founders & leaders
  • News & sentiment
  • Where demand runs ahead of supply
Read the edtech landscape of San Francisco

EdTech funding in San Francisco

121 edtech companies in San Francisco have recorded equity funding, US$3.79bn in total. Totals and round dates describe the historical record; they are not current valuations.

Founders and momentum in San Francisco

Meet the people behind edtech companies in San Francisco. 307 of 613 companies list founders or leaders; where a public LinkedIn profile matches exactly, the expanded profile shows the photo, headline, location and education.

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