2 SaaS Startups in the Primary Education Industry

January 24, 2023

SaaS startups have become the darling of Venture Capital investors, especially in the Primary Education industry. Over the past decade, software has proverbially “eaten the world” and SaaS companies have scaled to become unicorn corporations in staggering amounts of time.

In this article, we are examining 2 VC funded SaaS startups in the Primary Education industry.

Brightwheel

The first all-in-one software platform for after-school programs, camps, and preschools is called Brightwheel. Brightwheel automates the process of managing operations for administrators and helps instructors plan their day and interact with parents. It also offers parents a clearer understanding of what their children are learning. It has been demonstrated that the platform can save teachers and administrators up to an hour each day, boost parent satisfaction, and help parents feel more involved in their children's education. With thousands of sites worldwide using it, it is the early education platform with the fastest growth.

Company details:
Founders:
Dave Vasen
Founded:
2014
Based in:
San Francisco, California, United States
Website:
Brightwheel
Industries:
Education, Photo Sharing, Primary Education, SaaS, Software
Latest funding:
$55,000,000
Series C
3 February 2021
Total funding:
$88,800,000
Investors
GGV Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Eniac Ventures, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Emerson Collective

HEI Schools

The Finnish early learning approach has been packaged by HEI Schools to meet the various demands of early education providers worldwide. By promoting the fact that they are utilizing a Finnish-based curriculum, HEI Schools Toolkit digital clients may gain an advantage over rivals while also saving money on teacher resources and planning time thanks to lesson plans that are constantly updated. Participants in the Teacher Certificate program can find out more about the famous and in-demand Finnish educational system. Customers of HEI Schools Learning Centers benefit from a turn-key approach with a fully branded model that includes teacher preparation, lovely space design, a worldwide community, and operational support in addition to the high-quality curriculum.

Company details:
Founders:
Milla Kokko
Founded:
2015
Based in:
Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland
Website:
HEI Schools
Industries:
EdTech, Education, Primary Education, SaaS, Software, STEM Education, Training
Latest funding:
$2,379,210
Series A
11 April 2021
Total funding:
$3,702,400
Investors
Practica Capital, Tesi

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