Best K-12 EdTech Companies in Canada
The 356 best K-12 EdTech companies in Canada in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Paper.
Paper's $390M raise tells you everything about where the money pools in Canadian K-12 EdTech. This directory tracks 356 companies operating across Canada, ranked by disclosed equity funding and recent momentum, and the $913M total makes it one of the more substantive concentrations of K-12 EdTech capital you'll find anywhere in the country. No unicorns yet, but the funding spread is real and uneven. Paper sits at the top by a wide margin. Lillio has pulled $61M. LumiQ and Minga are both at $7M, and MindFuel at $3M rounds out the named tier. So where does that leave the rest of the field?
Coverage is flat right now, which I'd read as a signal, not a verdict. The hot themes this quarter are educational apps, tech-enhanced pedagogy, virtual classroom tools, and engineering projects aimed at adolescents. Those four angles are drawing attention from the most active investors here, including the Accelerator Centre, BDC, The DMZ, Velocity, and Ontario Centre of Innovation. Recent moves in the global K-12 space suggest the pedagogy-plus-product combination is what's converting interest into capital. Canada's cohort is still building toward that inflection.
Our analysis of 148 K-12 EdTech companies
$9.7b in tracked funding; 96% of the stack-profiled cohort runs cloud-native; funding activity peaked in 2021.
Ranked: Best K-12 EdTech companies in Canada
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Stage | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paper Provider of educational support system for educational institutes | $390M | 52 mo ago | Series D | 3,000 | 2014 | HubSpot CMS HubSalesforceAnimate.css+31 | — | — |
| 2 | D2L Provider of LMS systems for multiple sectors | $159M | 142 mo ago | Public | 88 | 1999 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressSentry+34 | 195 patents Adaptive e‑learning platforms with metadata management, assessment analytics, and scheduling tools | 1 partnership |
| 3 | Prodigy Developer of adaptive learning games for math and English education | $125M | 65 mo ago | Series B | 2 | 2011 | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+29 | — | 1 launch · 1 award |
| 4 | Lillio Provider of daycare management solution | $61M | 55 mo ago | Series B | — | 2013 | ContentfulUnbounceReact+29 | — | — |
| 5 | Knowledgehook Math learning platform empowering teachers and engaging students for academic success | $21M | 68 mo ago | Series A | 90 | 2014 | Apple iCloud MailGoogle WorkspaceTypeScript+25 | 5 patents Educational software that diagnoses and remediates student misconceptions | 1 job opening |
| 6 | Explorance Learning assessment and feedback management platform for educational institutions and enterprises | $20M | 54 mo ago | Acquired | 285 | 2003 | Apple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365Node.js+17 | — | — |
| 7 | Showbie App to assign, collect & review student work on iPad | $16M | 66 mo ago | Series A | 69 | 2013 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+25 | — | 1 launch |
| 8 | FreshGrade Communication and reporting through digital portfolio | $16M | 121 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 25 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 9 | Classcraft App-based platform helping teachers to reward students | $13M | 62 mo ago | Acquired | 14 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 10 | Destiny Solutions Customer life cycle management software for higher education | $11M | 97 mo ago | Acquired | 2 | 1995 | — | — | — |
| 11 | Kira Talent Admission management solution for higher education | $9M | 118 mo ago | Acquired | 32 | 2012 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+33 | — | — |
| 12 | Mobi724 Payment processing solution provider to the financial sector | $8M | 42 mo ago | Public | 35 | 2012 | — | 4 patents Mobile digital coupon processing and payment gateway integration for e‑commerce transactions. | — |
| 13 | LumiQ Online podcast streaming platform | $7M | 20 mo ago | Series A | 69 | 2016 | SentryAlgoliaSalesforce+24 | — | — |
| 14 | DigitalEd Online STEM course platform for students | $7M | 58 mo ago | Acquired | 52 | 2001 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | — |
| 15 | Minga SaaS and app-based parent-teacher communication platform | $7M | 28 mo ago | Series A | 42 | 2015 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+37 | — | 1 award |
| 16 | Edsby Learning management system for K-12 | $6M | 69 mo ago | Series A | 160 | 2010 | WordPressMySQLPHP+38 | — | 1 award |
| 17 | Kivuto Software distribution platform for universities | $6M | 69 mo ago | Acquired | 61 | 1997 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Hoot Reading SaaS-based platform providing learning solutions for kids | $4M | 56 mo ago | Seed | 50 | 2018 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+26 | — | 3 job openings |
| 19 | MindFuel Online learning resource provider for STEM | $3M | 14 mo ago | Early Stage | 22 | 1990 | — | — | — |
| 20 | Edunation Cloud based enterprise resource planning solutions provider | $3M | 59 mo ago | Seed | 26 | 2011 | WordPressMySQLPHP+22 | — | — |
| 21 | Wize Online platform providing learning and test preparation courses | $3M | 64 mo ago | Seed | 105 | 2017 | SentryRubyFacebook Login+32 | — | — |
| 22 | Permission Click Online permission slip with payment portal | $2M | 98 mo ago | Acquired | 16 | 2013 | WordPressMySQLPHP+36 | — | — |
| 23 | Tech Spark Platform offering resources for students and teachers | $1M | 31 mo ago | Seed | — | 2015 | — | — | — |
| 24 | Gummii 3D Math games for K-12 | $1M | 150 mo ago | Seed | 4 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 25 | Enthrill SaaS-based platforms for e-book creation and sales | $1M | 142 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 11 | 2012 | — | — | — |
| 26 | Lambda Solutions e-learning technology tools | $1M | 67 mo ago | Seed | 40 | 2002 | HubSpot CMS HubApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+25 | — | — |
| 27 | Vizwik Platform for teachers to teach computational literacy | $1M | 146 mo ago | Deadpooled | 11 | 2009 | — | — | — |
| 28 | Class Messenger Education messaging for teachers and parents | $1M | 153 mo ago | Acqui-Hired | 1 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 29 | Crowdmark Collaborative online grading and analytics platform | $755K | 156 mo ago | Seed | 15 | 2012 | WordPressMySQLRedis+31 | 3 patents Online crowd-sourced examination grading platforms for digital assessments | — |
| 30 | ChallengeU Teaching platform and online courses | $650K | 155 mo ago | Seed | 41 | 2013 | HubSpot CMS HubSentryAmazon Web Services+19 | — | — |
| 31 | SiMBi Online platform for improving reading skills | $510K | 63 mo ago | Seed | 38 | 2018 | NicepageWordPressMySQL+14 | — | — |
| 32 | Chalk.com SaaS-based productivity applications for K-12 teachers. | $500K | 124 mo ago | Public | 24 | 2012 | PowerSchoolApple iCloud MailMicrosoft 365+17 | — | — |
| 33 | LlamaZOO Interactive online platform anatomy learning | $500K | 126 mo ago | Acquired | 24 | 2015 | RubyRuby on RailsAzure+7 | — | — |
| 34 | UniYu Collaborative online platform | $500K | 153 mo ago | Deadpooled | 1 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 35 | ChatterBlock Social discovery and booking platform for kids activities | $500K | 179 mo ago | Seed | 12 | 2011 | PythonMapbox GL JSFacebook Login+23 | — | — |
| 36 | BrainMass Online tutoring | $470K | 293 mo ago | Seed | 3 | 2002 | PHPMicrosoft ASP.NETBootstrap+27 | — | — |
| 37 | EXO U BYOD classroom management platform | $417K | 147 mo ago | Deadpooled | 27 | 2010 | — | 6 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | — |
| 38 | Rayku Creator and manager of children's character brands across multiple media | $400K | 163 mo ago | Seed | 2 | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 39 | Baby World Language English language development products for Pre-K | $400K | 151 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2011 | — | — | — |
| 40 | moozoom Provider of online social-emotional learning solutions for schools to teach students | $388K | 46 mo ago | Seed | 38 | 2019 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | — | — |
| 41 | Schoolio Online platform offering learning solutions for students | $250K | 56 mo ago | Seed | 15 | 2019 | WordPressSentryMySQL+40 | — | 2 launchs |
| 42 | eScribe Meeting management solutions | $250K | 113 mo ago | Acquired | 44 | 2008 | WordPressSentryZendesk+31 | — | — |
| 43 | Zorbit's Math Adventure Gamified maths learning platform | $250K | 124 mo ago | Acquired | 34 | 2009 | Salesforce DeskAuraBootstrap+5 | — | — |
| 44 | HelpHub Manufacturer of hollow-core photonic crystal fibers and related photonic components | $250K | 130 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 45 | Nimbus Learning Application for managing tutoring and mentoring programs for universities and colleges | $126K | 18 mo ago | Seed | — | 2018 | WordPressMySQLPHP+29 | — | — |
| 46 | Educhain Provider of platform for issuing, sharing, and verifying digital academic credentials | $120K | 76 mo ago | Seed | 13 | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+25 | — | — |
| 47 | Lexim Provider of learning management system | $120K | 170 mo ago | Deadpooled | — | 2010 | — | — | — |
Top 12 K-12 EdTech companies in Canada
#1
Early Stage · Calgary, Alberta · founded 1990 · 22 employees$3.1Mraised▾
MindFuel is an online learning resource provider for STEM. Offerings include wonderville(provides online activities aligned with science standards), ignition pack(provides real-world examples & engaging activities), and geekStarter(provides project-based learning experience), and others. Won several awards including "W3 GOLD AWARD 2016", "ASTECH AWARDS" and others.
- Apr 2025Unattributed$500K
- May 2022Grant (prize money)$600K
- Jul 2019Grant (prize money)$2M
#2
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2016 · 69 employees$7.2Mraised▾
Online podcast streaming platform. It allows users to stream educational podcasts for learning about finance and accounting. The app is available for android and iOS users.
- Sep 2024PE—
- Aug 2022Series A$3.8M
- May 2021Seed$909.6K
- Jun 2019Seed$845K
#3
Series D · Montreal, Quebec · founded 2014 · 3000 employees$390.1Mraised▾
Paper provides an educational support system for educational institutes. It provides teaching and learning solutions for teachers and students respectively and offers features such as online learning solutions, learning collaborative tools, teacher retention solutions, personalized learning solutions, and more.
- Feb 2022Series D$270M
- Jun 2021Series C$100M
- Mar 2020Series A$7.5M
- Aug 2016Seed$1.6M
#4
Series A · Kelowna, British Columbia · founded 2015 · 42 employees$7Mraised▾
SaaS and app-based parent-teacher communication platform. It allows clients to share news, photos, announcements and more with students and staff. It enables users to conduct surveys, cultural programs, track and manage student rewards, view reports, and more. Its app is available for Android and iOS devices.
- Feb 2024Series A$7M
#5
Seed · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2018$125.8Kraised▾
Nimbus is a web-based application for managing tutoring and mentoring programs for universities and colleges. Its features include scheduling tools for students and teachers, video conferencing solution, in-built feedback system, in-app messaging, and more. Its clientele include St. Francis-Xavier University, University of Manitoba, etc.
- Dec 2024Seed$125.8K
#6
Series B · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2013$61.1Mraised▾
Provider of daycare management solution. It offers solution for parent messaging, daily reports, check-in, and more. It also offers solutions for Child attendance, Staff management, Waitlist management, Digital attendance reports, Staff scheduling, Calendars and more.
- Nov 2021Series B$55.6M
- Apr 2019Series A$5.4M
#7
Series B · Oakville, Ontario · founded 2011 · 2 employees$125Mraised▾
Developer of adaptive learning games for math and English education. The platform provides standards-aligned skills practice through engaging gameplay experiences for students. It offers tools for teachers to adjust content and track student development. Parent accounts provide insights into classroom progress and motivate learning.
- Jan 2021Series B$125M
- 2019Seed—
#8
Public · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2012 · 35 employees$8.1Mraised▾
Payment processing solution provider to the financial sector. They offer solutions like card linked payments, where users can redeem loyalty points, and rewards currency accumulated on a card linked account directly at the point of sale. It provides API for seamless and secure integration, implementation and management, and data monetization. Mobi also offers POS solutions for clients to process EMV payments, cash advances, and other ATMs at the point of sale.
- Dec 2022Post IPO$671.2K
- May 2019Post IPO$372.8K
- Jan 2019Conventional Debt$500K
- Jan 2019Post IPO$1M
#9
Public · Kitchener, Ontario · founded 1999 · 88 employees$158.8Mraised▾
Provider of LMS systems for multiple sectors. It offers virtual and professional learning solutions. It provides blended,virtual,professional,customer,employes and partner training for corporates. They also provides products with tools for the management of classroom learning and the workplace.
- Aug 2014Conventional Debt—
- Aug 2014Series B$77.7M
- Aug 2014Series B$85M
- Sep 2012Series B$81.1M
#10
Seed · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2015$1.4Mraised▾
Platform offering resources for students and teachers. It provides tools for teachers for teaching various subjects. It also provides workshops for students.
- Nov 2023Seed$1.4M
#11
Acquired · Montreal, Montreal · founded 2003 · 285 employees$19.6Mraised▾
Learning assessment and feedback management platform for educational institutions and enterprises. Its product Blue is an evaluation tool the measures needs, expectations, skills, knowledge, and competencies through course assessment, internal surveys, and other tools. Its other product Bluepulse is a live formative feedback platform that gauges student sentiment, understanding, and progress through ongoing formative feedback, detailed reports, and more. The applications are LTI compliant with Integration with SIS, LMS, HRMS, and more.
- Nov 2021Series B$19.6M
#12
Series A · Toronto, Ontario · founded 2014 · 90 employees$21.3Mraised▾
Math learning platform empowering teachers and engaging students for academic success. This educational technology company offers a comprehensive operating system designed to improve math achievement. It provides solutions for teachers, administrators, and students, focusing on enhancing student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. The platform offers resources and tools to support teachers in building their confidence and capacity. It also provides system leaders with scalable support and real-time insights. With a commitment to privacy and data security, this platform aims to transform math education through innovative technology and pedagogical approaches. It is a B2B SaaS platform that offers login, resources, and support through its help center.
- Oct 2020Series A$20M
- Dec 2016Seed$1.2M
- Jun 2016Seed$30K
- Nov 2015Seed—
Funding & investor landscape
Notable founders
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of K-12 EdTech coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
How research on Education Technology is moving in Canada
A read on the academic research around Education Technology — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 634 Canada-affiliated papers.
- Athabasca University45
- University of Calgary34
- Simon Fraser University33
- University of Toronto33
- University of British Columbia26
- Adaptive learning1→9
- Learning analytics2→6
- Analytics1→5
- Data science1→4
- Educational technology2→4
- Educational technology15→46
- Blended learning8→37
- Mathematics education16→35
- Learning analytics11→25
- Context (archaeology)8→22
- Educational technology10→41
- Higher education1→18
- Technology integration1→15
- Curriculum1→14
- Mathematics education3→15
Where edtech is researched across Canada
Location clusters by institution affiliation — each city's volume, stance tone, and a quick read on its hot topic, what's advancing, the opening opportunity, and the main concern.
Who's filing edtech patents in Canada
Canada edtech patent filing is accelerating — 101 filings from 60 assignees (2016–2025), led by 4AG Robotics, Toronto Dominion BANK, The Ontario Educational Communic; annual filings 5→46.
- 4AG Robotics14
- Toronto Dominion BANK12
- The Ontario Educational Communic11
- Avigilon Patent Holding 110
- Shopify7
- Schlumberger Technology6
- CAE6
- Schlumberger CA6
Common questions
Rohit lives in the feed. He covers what's moving right now — the funding rounds, launches and shifts breaking across the trade press — and ties them back to where the sector is heading.