EdTech M&A Radar
Acquisition target intelligence · last updated Jul 2026
Targets tracked
59
Median months since funding
15
proxy for capital drought
Median total raised
$11.0M
cheaper cap tables sort higher
Prime Targets
35
score ≥ 55 (fit-weighted)
Capital bands
27/16/5/11
<$10M · $10–30M · $30–50M · $50–100M
Mature stale targets
3
mature · >48mo since funding

Target Rankings

Score Company CategoryRegionDrought Raised Last roundBandMatureTierLikely acquirers
95.5
Loora
Generative AI English-learning app with conversational tutoring.
Language LearningIsrael/US29mo$12MSeries A · 2024-02$10M–$30MPrime Target
DuolingoSpeakPearson
93.8
Teachy
AI platform for teacher content and workflow support.
Teacher CopilotBrazil20mo$7MSeries A · 2024-11<$10MPrime Target
Arco EducaçãoCognaMagicSchool AI
93.4
Buddy.ai
Conversational AI tutor for children under 12.
Early ChildhoodUS21mo$11MSeed · 2024-10$10M–$30MPrime Target
Duolingo (ABC/Kids)Age of LearningLingokids
93.0
Futura
AI personalized learning platform for entrance-test preparation.
Exam PrepEurope26mo$15MSeries A · 2024-05$10M–$30MPrime Target
KaplanPearsonGoStudent
89.0
Praktika
AI language-learning app using personalized avatar tutors.
Language LearningUK25mo$38MSeries A · 2024-06$30M–$50MPrime Target
DuolingoBabbelPearson
85.3
Honor Education
Adaptive AI learning platform for course delivery.
Higher Ed ToolsUS22mo$38MSeries A · 2024-09$30M–$50MPrime Target
InstructureAnthologyCoursera-Udemy
84.3
SigIQ.ai
AI tutoring platform for exam preparation.
Exam PrepIndia/US15mo$9.5MSeed · 2025-04<$10MPrime Target
Physics WallahKaplanETS
83.8
Brisk Teaching
AI teaching agent for planning, feedback, grading.
Teacher CopilotUS16mo$20MSeries A · 2025-03$10M–$30MPrime Target
Google (Classroom)PowerSchoolInstructure
81.0
Abre
District data and insights platform.
K-12 LearningUS15mo$24MSeries A · 2025-04$10M–$30MPrime Target
PowerSchoolOtusPanorama Education
80.7
EDURINO
Hybrid physical-digital learning system for kids.
Early ChildhoodGermany16mo$35M*Series B · 2025-03$30M–$50MPrime Target
RavensburgerLEGO EducationLingokids
77.3
SchoolAI
AI platform for classroom tutors and student insights.
Teacher CopilotUS15mo$33MSeries A · 2025-04$30M–$50MPrime Target
PowerSchoolGoGuardianCurriculum Associates
76.7
StudyFetch
AI study and tutoring platform built on uploaded materials.
Study ToolsUS13mo$11.5MSeries A · 2025-06$10M–$30MPrime Target
CheggCourse Hero/LearneoQuizlet
71.1
Evulpo
Curriculum-aligned AI learning platform.
K-12 LearningSwitzerland11mo$10.1MSeries A · 2025-08$10M–$30MPrime Target
GoStudentKnowunitySofatutor
69.9
Yourway Learning
Purpose-built AI for K-12 instructional alignment.
Teacher CopilotUS11mo$9MSeed · 2025-08<$10MPrime Target
PowerSchoolHMHCurriculum Associates
68.3
The Invigilator
AI proctoring and academic integrity platform.
Assessment/ProctoringSouth Africa10mo$11MGrowth · 2025-09$10M–$30MPrime Target
TurnitinProctorU/MeazureETS
67.3
Knowunity
AI learning companion / student platform, 20M+ users across 15 countries.
Study ToolsGermany13mo$49MSeries B · 2025-06$30M–$50MPrime Target
GoStudentDuolingoBertelsmann
62.4
Hupo
Coaching platform.
Corporate LearningSingapore9mo$10MSeries A · 2025-10$10M–$30MPrime Target
BetterUpCoachHubDocebo
61.2
SpeakX
GenAI spoken-English app (India).
Language LearningIndia8mo$16MSeries A · 2025-11$10M–$30MPrime Target
DuolingoPhysics WallahupGrad
61.1
Forta
Family-powered autism therapy training platform ($55M Series A, 2024).
Special Needs / Health-EdUS26mo$55MSeries A · 2024-05$50M–$100MPrime Target
CorticaOptumLifeStance
60.9
VideoTutor
AI-generated personalized animated lessons.
K-12 TutoringUS/Asia8mo$11MSeed · 2025-11$10M–$30MPrime Target
Khan Academy (partnership)Byju's assets buyersKahoot
60.8
Atom Learning
Adaptive learning and school-entrance-exam prep (4+ year funding drought).
K-12 LearningUK54mo$25MSeries A · 2022-01$10M–$30MPrime Target
PearsonGoStudentRavensburger
60.2
BoodleBox
Collaborative AI workspace for students and faculty.
Higher Ed ToolsUS8mo$5MSeed · 2025-11<$10MPrime Target
InstructureAnthologyMicrosoft Education
59.9
Flint
AI-native K-12 platform for lessons and teacher insights.
K-12 LearningUS8mo$15MSeries A · 2025-11$10M–$30MPrime Target
PowerSchoolInstructureHMH
58.9
Leya AI
AI English-speaking tutor for real-time practice.
Language LearningEurope29mo$1.08MPre-seed · 2024-02<$10MPrime Target
DuolingoPreplyBabbel
58.9
Swing Education
Substitute-teacher marketplace for districts.
StaffingUS37mo$55M*Series C · 2023-06$50M–$100MPrime Target
Kelly ServicesESSFrontline Education
58.6
Stylus
AI marking platform with human-moderated feedback for schools.
AI GradingUK23mo$0.66MPre-seed · 2024-08<$10MPrime Target
TurnitinInstructureRenaissance Learning
58.0
Smartschool
AI-guided K-12 learning system with SAT prep.
K-12 TutoringEurope28mo$1.5MPre-seed · 2024-03<$10MPrime Target
IXL LearningKaplanVarsity Tutors
57.7
SuperKalam
AI personal mentor for competitive exam preparation.
Exam PrepIndia26mo$2MSeed · 2024-05<$10MPrime Target
Physics WallahUnacademyAllen Career Institute
57.7
Voovo
AI flashcard and microlearning app.
Study ToolsEurope21mo$0.54MPre-seed · 2024-10<$10MPrime Target
QuizletKahootAnki competitors
57.6
ELSA
AI English pronunciation and speaking coach; last major round 2023.
Language LearningUS/Vietnam40mo$60MSeries C · 2023-03$50M–$100MPrime Target
DuolingoSpeakBabbel
57.5
Masterplace
AI educational platform for online learning.
Study ToolsEurope23mo$2MSeed · 2024-08<$10MPrime Target
KahootGoStudent
57.5
MagicSchool AI
Leading K-12 educator AI platform, 6M+ educator users; $45M Series B early 2025.
Teacher CopilotUS17mo$62MSeries B · 2025-02$50M–$100MPrime Target
GoogleMicrosoftPowerSchoolInstructure
56.6
Curipod
AI-generated interactive lessons and classroom activities.
Teacher CopilotNorway30mo$4.6MSeed · 2024-01<$10MPrime Target
KahootTesPowerSchool
56.5
LearnWise AI
AI student assistant for university support workflows.
Higher Ed ToolsEurope20mo$2.16MSeed · 2024-11<$10MPrime Target
InstructureAnthologyEllucian
55.9
Medly AI
AI private tutor and revision platform for secondary education.
K-12 TutoringUK17mo$2.16MPre-seed · 2025-02<$10MPrime Target
GoStudentPearsonAtom Learning
54.9
Sparkli
Multimodal AI learning for ages 5–12.
Early ChildhoodSwitzerland6mo$5MPre-seed · 2026-01<$10MWatch List
LingokidsEDURINOAge of Learning
54.5
Oboe
AI platform that turns materials into structured courses.
Course CreationUS7mo$16MSeed · 2025-12$10M–$30MWatch List
Coursera-UdemyDoceboArticulate
54.0
Vimi
AI tutoring platform for K-12.
K-12 TutoringIsrael6mo$12MSeed · 2026-01$10M–$30MWatch List
GoStudentIXLCampus
53.7
SchooLinks
District platform with est. $30M revenue; $80M Series B Oct 2024.
College & Career ReadinessUS21mo$97MSeries B · 2024-10$50M–$100MWatch List
InstructureACT/EncouraPE buyers; note: PowerSchool owns rival Naviance
52.7
Pensive
AI-assisted grading for higher-ed instructors.
AI GradingUS5mo$6.8MSeed · 2026-02<$10MWatch List
Turnitin (Gradescope)InstructureAnthology
50.5
Stimuler
Voice-first AI English tutor.
Language LearningIndia14mo$3.75MSeed · 2025-05<$10MWatch List
DuolingoELSASpeakX
49.2
PyxiScience
AI adaptive math platform with grading.
Math LearningEurope14mo$2.2MSeed · 2025-05<$10MWatch List
DreamBox/Discovery EducationRenaissance LearningMatific
49.0
Alice.Tech
"Duolingo for exams" AI study platform.
Study ToolsDenmark14mo$4.8MSeed · 2025-05<$10MWatch List
QuizletCheggKahoot
45.9
Edumentors
Human-plus-AI tutoring for school-age learners.
K-12 TutoringUK12mo$2MSeed · 2025-07<$10MWatch List
GoStudentVarsity TutorsMyTutor
43.5
Elevate K-12
Live virtual teaching for K-12 classrooms facing teacher shortages.
Virtual InstructionUS49mo$66MSeries C · 2022-06$50M–$100MWatch List
StridePearsonFullbloomPE buyers
43.4
Arivihan
AI tutor for Indian students.
Exam PrepIndia11mo$4.17MPre-Series A · 2025-08<$10MWatch List
Physics WallahAllenUnacademy
39.5
Gizmo
AI learning app turning notes into gamified study materials, 13M users.
Study ToolsUK3mo$27MSeries A · 2026-04$10M–$30MRecently Funded
QuizletKahootKnowunity
39.1
Chalkie
AI lesson-planning platform, curriculum-aligned.
Teacher CopilotUK9mo$1.3MPre-seed · 2025-10<$10MRecently Funded
TwinklTesPearson
36.7
CampusKnot
AI teaching assistant for professors.
Higher Ed ToolsUS8mo$1.1MSeed · 2025-11<$10MRecently Funded
AnthologyInstructureTop Hat
35.4
EdSights
AI chatbot for student retention, revenue growing ~70% YoY; $80M growth round Sep 2025.
Higher Ed RetentionUS10mo$88MGrowth · 2025-09$50M–$100MRecently Funded
EllucianAnthologyInstructureJMI portfolio consolidation
34.9
Postmath
Math learning platform.
Math LearningSouth Korea7mo$3.8MSeries A · 2025-12<$10MRecently Funded
MathpressoRiiidWoongjin ThinkBig
33.7
Panorama Education
Student success, SEL, and survey analytics platform for districts; last raised 2021.
K-12 Data/SurveysUS59mo$93MSeries C · 2021-08$50M–$100MRecently Funded
PowerSchoolRenaissance LearningCurriculum Associates
33.6
Flashka
AI study app with flashcards and social learning.
Study ToolsEurope6mo$1.1MPre-seed · 2026-01<$10MRecently Funded
QuizletGizmoKnowunity
31.1
Teacher's Buddy
AI lesson planning, marking, report writing.
Teacher CopilotAustralia5mo$1.4MSeed · 2026-02<$10MRecently Funded
TesCompass EducationPowerSchool
29.2
CodeSignal
Technical skills assessment and AI-powered learning; last raised 2021.
Skills AssessmentUS58mo$87MSeries C · 2021-09$50M–$100MRecently Funded
HackerRankLinkedInWorkdaySHL
28.8
Plato
Institution-aligned AI study assistant.
Higher Ed ToolsUK4mo$0.33MPre-seed · 2026-03<$10MRecently Funded
InstructureJisc partnersAnthology
28.3
Quizlet
Massive consumer study platform, ~$139M est. ARR (2025), 50M+ MAU; last raised Series C in 2020.
Study ToolsUS74mo$62MSeries C · 2020-05$50M–$100MRecently Funded
GoogleDuolingoKahootLearneo
27.5
Sinai.ai
AI-native book platform for interactive learning.
Study ToolsEgypt/MENA3mo$1.45MPre-seed · 2026-04<$10MRecently Funded
Nahdet MisrAlef EducationPearson MENA
27.2
ClassDojo
K-12 classroom communication and engagement app with huge teacher/parent reach; last priced round 2019.
School CommunicationUS89mo$65MSeries D · 2019-02$50M–$100MRecently Funded
PowerSchoolInstructureKahootParentSquare