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Best Education Companies in Michigan, United States

The 147 best Education companies in Michigan, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: New St Paul Head Start.

147companies tracked
$305.7Mdisclosed funding
0unicorns
34have raised
FLIAR INTELLIGENCE · EDUCATION × MICHIGAN

Our analysis of 96 Education companies

$11.9b in tracked funding; 98% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2025.

96companies analysed
98%cloud-native stacks
2025funding peak (by rounds)
2000median founding year
66median Fliar Index™
153kcombined LinkedIn audience
88%of audience held by top 3
2companies hiring publicly (12 mo)

Ranked: Best Education companies in Michigan

#CompanyDisclosed fundingLast roundEmployeesTech stackWeb popularitySEO maturityRecent signals
1New St Paul Head Start
Provider of early childhood education and family support programs
$150M13 mo ago59WordPressMySQLPHP+21Top 50Mrich—
2Swmich Edu
College provides higher education, associate degrees, and transfer programs.
$32M13 mo ago1,111ZURB FoundationApache HTTP Servercore-js+11Top 5Mbasic—
3MCC University
Offers accessible educational opportunities, fostering student success and community development
$31M10 mo ago10PHPBootstrapAmazon Web Services+26Top 1Mbasic—
4Charterschools
Association supporting charter schools through advocacy, resources, and professional development
$23M150 mo ago227HubSpot CMS HubIsotopecore-js+12Top 10Mbasic—
5Kalamazoo Public Schools
Public school district providing education to students from pre-kindergarten through high school
$14M147 mo ago807CodeMirrorFirebaseJava+23Top 5Mbasic—
6Geneseeisd
Provider of educational leadership and support services for students
74Market top 35%Growth top 35%Funding top 42%Tech top 43%
All 5 signals ▾
Markettop 35%
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 42%
Techtop 43%
Globalbottom 33%
Market: 1,094 employees (top 14% of Educational Support Services) · Top-5,000,000 web property
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100
$10M9 mo ago1,094Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365CodeMirror+23Top 5Mbasic1 job opening
7LCSC
College provides academic and career-technical education offering certificates, degrees, and online programs.
$9M120 mo ago700TypeScriptFroala EditorGoogle Maps+25Top 1Mrich—
8Backyard Brains
Developer of neuroscience educational kits and tools
$9M36 mo ago9Cart FunctionalityShopifyWordPress+29Top 5Mrich2 launchs
9Ecic4kids
Provider of resources, support, and advocacy for early childhood development
37Growth top 35%Funding top 47%Talent bottom 45%Tech bottom 39%
All 6 signals ▾
Growthtop 35%
Fundingtop 47%
Talentbottom 45%
Techbottom 39%
Marketbottom 33%
Globalbottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $5.1M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 16 yrs (0.1/yr)
rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 37/100
$5M10 mo ago68WordPressMySQLPHP+23Top 10Mrich—
10Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
Provider of higher education, student services, and academic resources
$5M15 mo ago—WixSentryApple iCloud Mail+11Top 10Mrich—
11Nc Mich
College provides academic programs, student services, community events, and workforce development
$4M9 mo ago432Omni CMSApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+24Top 5Mbasic—
12Oaklandcc
Provider of post-secondary educational courses and degree programs for students
$3M192 mo ago3,081SentryMicrosoft ASP.NETcore-js+22Top 500krich—
13Davenport University
University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams
$3M9 mo ago1,214WebflowColibri WPWordPress+34Top 5Mrich—
14Cuaa
Provider of higher education offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate level programs
$2M188 mo ago272WordPressMySQLPHP+21Top 5Mrich—
15Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Operator of a tuition-free public school, preschool through eighth grade
$1M225 mo ago35WordPressMySQLPHP+25Top 50Mrich—
16Goldfish Swim School
Franchise-based swimming schools for babies and young children
$1M103 mo ago374WordPress Block EditorAmazon WebstoreWordPress+35Top 500krich—
17Southgate Community Schools
Operator of educational institutions providing academic programs and extracurricular activities
$925K190 mo ago350Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+26Top 500krich—
18NPFE
Provider of after school enrichment, sports & extracurricular programmes
$824K—196CodeMirrorFirebaseJava+25Top 10Mbasic—
19CrossBraining
Developer of learning application intended to provide access to powerful learning opportunities
$750K80 mo ago5————
20Grand Circus
Oflline job oriented training
$650K156 mo ago105WordPressMySQLPHP+16Top 50Mbasic—
21Bloomfield
Provider of comprehensive mental health and wellness resources
$244K216 mo ago816Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceCodeMirror+23Top 1Mbasic—
22Taylor School District
Home | Taylor School District
$243K203 mo ago30Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspacePHP+22Top 5Mbasic—

Top 12 Education companies in Michigan

#1
Funding Raised · Detroit, Michigan · founded 1994 · 59 employees
$150.3Mraised
▾

Provider of early childhood education and family support programs. The organization delivers comprehensive services encompassing health, nutrition, social services, mental health, and disability support. Educational programs focus on active learning and developmental progress. Parent and family engagement initiatives aim to empower families.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$75.2M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$75.2M
Investors
HHS
#2
Funding Raised · Lapeer, Michigan · founded 1992 · 10 employees
$30.5Mraised
▾

Offers accessible educational opportunities, fostering student success and community development. It provides certificates and associate degrees transferable to four-year institutions. The college serves the educational and economic needs of the community through academic programs, workforce training, and community services. It aims to improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.

Funding rounds
  • Jul 2025Grant (prize money)$3M
  • May 2025Grant (prize money)$1.8M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$3M
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$1.3M
Investors
ED, HHS, Ojp, US Department of Labor
Tech stack
AffirmAkamaiAkamai Bot ManagerAkamai MpulseAmazon S3Amazon Web Services
#3
Funding Raised · Flint, Michigan · founded 1985 · 1094 employees
$9.9Mraised
▾

Provider of educational leadership and support services for students. These services encompass general education, career technical education, and special education programs. A focus on early childhood education and professional development is also a key component of the offerings. The organization provides expansive learning opportunities and support services to students, parents, and educators. Shared and collaborative programs extend the reach of services beyond the classroom to benefit the wider community.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Market
top 35%
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 42%
Tech
top 43%
Global
bottom 33%
Market: 1,094 employees (top 14% of Educational Support Services) · Top-5,000,000 web property
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $9.9M across 5 rounds · 5 rounds over 20 yrs (0.2/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Sep 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 3k LinkedIn followers — 2.1% of this cohort's audience
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: teachers, instructors
Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$720K
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$5.3M
  • Jun 2009Grant (prize money)$1.8M
  • Apr 2009Grant (prize money)$359.4K
Investors
ED, HHS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailAudioeyeBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser Insights
#4
Funding Raised · Dowagiac, Michigan · founded 2002 · 1111 employees
$32.4Mraised
▾

College provides higher education, associate degrees, and transfer programs. It offers academic programs, degrees, and certificates, including online options and university partnerships. The college focuses on admissions, financial aid, student life, and campus services. It aims to provide a high-quality education with personalized services and guidance. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It also provides consumer information, including details on academic programs, costs, financial aid, campus safety, and student rights and responsibilities.

Funding rounds
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$20M
  • Oct 2013Grant (prize money)$221.3K
  • Nov 2012Grant (prize money)$382.9K
  • Sep 2012Grant (prize money)$1.3M
Investors
ED, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerCdnjsCloudflare
#5
Funding Raised · Petoskey, Michigan · founded 2004 · 432 employees
$4Mraised
▾

College provides academic programs, student services, community events, and workforce development. It offers courses for transfer to four-year institutions and career preparation. The college provides resources like academic advising, a bookstore, a library, and tutoring services. It supports student life through clubs, organizations, wellness services, and campus events. The college engages with the community through childcare initiatives, conference services, and corporate education. It also focuses on workforce development by offering job postings for employers.

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
  • 2023Grant (prize money)$2M
Investors
HRSA, HHS
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailBootstrapCdnjs
#6
Funding Raised · Lansing, Michigan · founded 2005 · 68 employees
$5.1Mraised
▾

Provider of resources, support, and advocacy for early childhood development. The organization focuses on improving the quality of early childhood programs. It offers training and technical assistance to professionals in the field. The entity also engages in policy and advocacy efforts related to early childhood.

Fliar Intelligence Index™ 37how this company ranks against its industry peers
Growth
top 35%
Funding
top 47%
Talent
bottom 45%
Tech
bottom 39%
Market
bottom 33%
Global
bottom 33%
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $5.1M across 2 rounds · 2 rounds over 16 yrs (0.1/yr) · Last round Grant (prize money) (Aug 2025)
Talent: 1 named leader on record
Audience (LinkedIn): 5k LinkedIn followers — 3.3% of this cohort's audience
Funding rounds
  • Aug 2025Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Sep 2010Grant (prize money)$3.1M
Founders & team
Judy SamelsonCEO
Investors
HHS, US Department of Labor
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerContact Form 7Font AwesomeFormidable FormGodaddyGoogle Analytics
#7
Funding Raised · Grand Rapids, Michigan · founded 1866 · 1214 employees
$2.8Mraised
▾

University offering multiple courses and degrees across diversified streams

Funding rounds
  • Sep 2025Grant (prize money)$1.2M
  • Apr 2025Grant (prize money)$1.5M
  • 2024Grant (prize money)$91.2K
Investors
HRSA, Treasury, HHS, National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesApache Http ServerBootstrapCart Functionality
#8
Funding Raised · Mount Pleasant, Michigan · founded 1998
$4.8Mraised
▾

Provider of higher education, student services, and academic resources. It offers educational programs and support for students pursuing further learning. The organization facilitates access to financial aid, registration, and academic resources. It also provides student accommodation services, a library, and a GED program.

Funding rounds
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$914.3K
  • Mar 2025Grant (prize money)$26.5K
  • Jun 2012Grant (prize money)$2M
  • Sep 2009Grant (prize money)$111.4K
Investors
United States Department of Agriculture, Hud Exchange, ED, USGS
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailBootstrapGoogle CloudGoogle Cloud CdnGsapHsts
#9
Funding Raised · Ann Arbor, Michigan · founded 2009 · 9 employees
$8.9Mraised
▾

Developer of neuroscience educational kits and tools. These kits provide hands-on learning experiences for students, teachers, and hobbyists, enabling exploration of brain activity and nervous system functions. Products include devices for recording electrical signals from muscles, nerves, and neurons, along with accompanying lesson plans and experiments. The tools are designed to be accessible and engaging, bridging neuroscience with everyday experiences. The company also offers neuroengineering devices that allow users to control computers and robotics using their nervous systems. Kits are available for various age groups and educational levels, covering topics such as electromyography, electroencephalography, and invertebrate neurophysiology.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
  • Jun 2023Grant (prize money)$324.6K
  • 2019Grant (prize money)—
  • Sep 2018Grant (prize money)$3.5M
  • May 2017Grant (prize money)$4.6M
Founders & team
Greg GageCo-Founder & CEOTimothy MarzulloCo-Founder
Investors
K-Startup Grand Challenge, HHS, Awesome Ventures
Tech stack
Animate.CssApache Http ServerApple Icloud MailApple PayBootstrapCart Functionality
#10
Funding Raised · Lansing, Michigan · founded 1996 · 227 employees
$22.6Mraised
▾

Association supporting charter schools through advocacy, resources, and professional development. It offers support through various programs, including a co-op, a mastermind network, and a symposium. The association provides resources related to teacher certification and legislative updates. It publishes stories, blogs, and podcasts relevant to charter schools.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Dec 2013Grant (prize money)$11.3M
  • Sep 2011Grant (prize money)$11.3M
Founders & team
Milio SamaniegoOwner
Investors
ED
Tech stack
CloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelGoogle AnalyticsGoogle Tag Manager
#11
Funding Raised · Elsie, Michigan · founded 1994 · 700 employees
$9.3Mraised
▾

College provides academic and career-technical education offering certificates, degrees, and online programs. The college is known for its quality programs and affordability. It provides a small-college, student-centered, hands-on experience. The college offers academic and instructional calendars, a catalog, email, a faculty and staff calendar, and a library. It also provides administrative services, student affairs, and career and technical education.

Funding rounds
  • 2016Grant (prize money)—
  • 2015Grant (prize money)$37.1K
  • Jul 2012Grant (prize money)$1.3M
  • Jun 2012Grant (prize money)—
Investors
HRSA, ED, United States Department of Agriculture, HHS, National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Amazon AlbAmazon Web ServicesAngularApache Http ServerAzureAzure Front Door
#12
Funding Raised · Kalamazoo, Michigan · founded 2000 · 807 employees
$14.3Mraised
▾

Public school district providing education to students from pre-kindergarten through high school. The district offers academic programs, extracurricular activities, and support services. It manages elementary, middle, and high schools, including specialized programs like magnet schools and early college options. The district also provides resources for parents, students, and staff, including transportation, technology, and multilingual services.

LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 1k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
  • Mar 2014Grant (prize money)$2.4M
  • Aug 2009Grant (prize money)$9.5M
  • Sep 2006Grant (prize money)$2.4M
Investors
ED
Tech stack
AudioeyeBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCloudflare Browser InsightsCodemirror

Funding & investor landscape

$305.7Mtotal disclosed funding
28companies funded
114disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
ED20 rounds
HHS9 rounds
Ojp4 rounds
US Department of Labor4 rounds
Civic Accelerator3 rounds
HRSA3 rounds
National Science Foundation3 rounds
United States Department of Agriculture3 rounds
Hud Exchange2 rounds
Military Health2 rounds

Notable founders

Judy Samelson
CEO · Ecic4kids
Greg Gage
Co-Founder & CEO · Backyard Brains
Timothy Marzullo
Co-Founder · Backyard Brains
Milio Samaniego
Owner · Charterschools
Jenny McCuiston
Co-Founder · Goldfish Swim School
Chris McCuiston
Co-Founder & CEO · Goldfish Swim School
Josh Nichols
Founder · CrossBraining
Ralph Bland
CEO & President · NPFE
Anise Hayes
Co-Founder · Atlantic Impact
Jen Rusciano
Co-Founder · Detroit Food Academy
Biyyiah Lee
CEO · Midwest CannaNurses
Ida Hill
CEO · Automation Workz
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 7,777,386 docs

Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage

Share of Education coverage by sub-theme.

Regulatory-risk over time rising

Funding & growth over time

funding rising · growth rising

RESEARCH IN MICHIGAN · Consumer & Industrial

How research on Edtech in Michigan is moving

A read on the academic research around Edtech in Michigan — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 123 papers.

Michigan State University leads Michigan's edtech research (123 papers, stance +0.21).

123 papers · stance +0.21 · 10% breakthrough · 38% concern
breakthrough · advancement · concern
top institutions
  • Michigan State University61
  • University of Michigan23
  • University of Michigan–Ann Arbor9
  • Michigan Technological University8
  • Central Michigan University6
leading researchers
Joseph Krajcik · Kirby, Caitlin · Matthew J. Koehler · Punya Mishra · Aman Yadav · Szczytko, Rachel
prism intelligence · tone & topics
93% positive · 6% critical tone
EducationBusinessArtificial IntelligenceHealthDesignHealthcare
▲ Breakthroughs9 · 7%
▲ 5%→8% share
▲1.6× share momentum0 median citations78% since 2021mostly methods-led
Breakthroughs are rising (5%→8% of field), led by Task (project management).
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Task (project management)2
  • Slicing1
  • Metric (unit)1
  • Predictive analytics1
  • Statistic1
Landmark What is Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK)? · 1,481 cites
◆ Advancements47 · 38%
▼ 43%→36% share
▼0.8× share momentum2 median citations68% since 2021mostly empirical
Advancements are cooling (43%→36% of field), led by Mathematics education.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Mathematics education4→8
  • Science education1→5
  • Experiential learning2→3
Newly emergingEngineering education 0→4 · Science learning 0→3 · Sociotechnical system 0→3
Landmark Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) · 1,747 cites
▼ Concerns34 · 28%
▼ 33%→25% share
▼0.8× share momentum0 median citations65% since 2021mostly empirical
Concerns are cooling (33%→25% of field), led by Educational technology.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
  • Educational technology1→6
Newly emergingExperiential learning 0→3
Landmark Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge and Learning Activity Types · 1,050 cites

Common questions

How many Education companies are there in Michigan, United States?
Radar tracks 147 indexable Education companies headquartered in Michigan, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by Education companies in Michigan, United States?
The Education companies in Michigan, United States on this list have raised a combined $305.7M in disclosed equity funding across 28 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded Education company in Michigan, United States?
New St Paul Head Start is the highest-funded Education company in Michigan, United States, with $150.3M in disclosed equity funding.
How many Education companies in Michigan, United States are funded?
28 of the 147 Education companies in Michigan, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many Education unicorns are there in Michigan, United States?
None of the Education companies in Michigan, United States on this list currently has a disclosed valuation of $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in Michigan, United States Education companies?
The most active investors in Michigan, United States Education companies on this list include ED, HHS, Ojp, US Department of Labor, Civic Accelerator.
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