What is EdSurge?
Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Burlingame, CA, EdSurge serves as a critical nexus for the rapidly evolving world of education technology. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of how technology can effectively support learning across all educational levels, from kindergarten through higher education. EdSurge achieves this by producing in-depth content, supported by rigorous research and reporting, and by fostering connections among educators, entrepreneurs, and organizations. Their work aims to inform decision-making, shape educational practices, and build essential communication bridges within the edtech community.
How much funding has EdSurge raised?
EdSurge has raised a total of $7.2M across 4 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$400K
Series A
$1.5M
Unspecified
$2.8M
Other Financing Round
$2.5M
Angel/Seed (2012): $400K with participation from Washington Post, Nancy Peretsman, and NewSchools Venture Fund
Series A (2014): $1.5M led by Lynda Weinman, John Katzman, GSV Capital, Learn Capital, and NewSchools Venture Fund
Unspecified (2015): $2.8M supported by GSV Capital, Reach Capital, 1776.vc, Omidyar Network, Womenu2019s Venture Capital Fund, Catamount Ventures, and LearnCapital
Other Financing Round (2018): $2.5M featuring Jason Palmer, Deborah Quazzo, and Golden Angels Investors
Key Investors in EdSurge
NewSchools Venture Fund
NewSchools Venture Fund is a venture philanthropy organization focused on improving the education system by connecting people, resources, and innovative ideas. They invest in early-stage education innovators, having allocated over $400 million to impact 60% of the nation's public school students. Their initiatives aim to address educational inequities and enhance student learning through innovative solutions. The organization collaborates with a diverse range of leaders and stakeholders to reimagine teaching and learning in public education.
GSV Capital
SuRo Capital Corp. (Nasdaq: SSSS) is a publicly traded investment fund that seeks to invest in high-growth, venture-backed private companies. The fund seeks to create a portfolio of high-growth emerging private companies via a repeatable and disciplined investment approach, as well as to provide investors with access to such companies through its publicly traded common stock. SuRo Capital is headquartered in New York, NY and has offices in San Francisco, CA. Connect with the company on Twitter, LinkedIn, and at www.surocap.com.
Learn Capital
Learn Capital, based in Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading venture capital funds with a dedicated focus on education technology and companies that leverage technology for better and smarter learning worldwide. Since 2009, Learn Capital has backed extraordinary teams building market transforming services for every age and stage of learning, on nearly every continent. The company's practice spans seed, early stage and emerging growth companies that are committed to the improvement of individual and societal capacities at scale, propelling the generation of inclusive prosperity worldwide.
What's next for EdSurge?
With its recent major strategic investment, EdSurge is poised to deepen its impact on the education technology sector. The company's consistent access to capital, culminating in its total funding of $7.2M, suggests a robust business model and strong market validation. This latest financing round, characterized as a major strategic investment, will likely enable EdSurge to enhance its content offerings, expand its reach, and potentially explore new avenues for connecting stakeholders in the edtech ecosystem. The company's trajectory indicates a commitment to advancing the effective integration of technology in learning environments.
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