Who's Funding Education Technology?

"Pearson, an Investor in Knewton, Is 'Phasing Out' Partnership on Adaptive Products," Edsurge wrote on May 12, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Knewtonshare investors: GSV. Pearson is also one of the largest limited partners in Learn Capital, another Edsurge investor. This sort of disclosure (or lack...

"Edmodo's Tracking of Students and Teachers Revives Skepticism Surrounding 'Free' Edtech Tools," Edsurge wrote on May 15, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Edmodoshare investors: Learn Capital. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a service recommending which ed-tech...

"U of Chicago, UPenn, Harvey Mudd Among Colleges to Join Scholarship App Raise.me," Edsurge wrote on May 16, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Raise.Meshare investors: GSV and ImagineK12. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a service recommending...

In light of the news this week that Marc Mezvinsky is joining Social Capital, I thought I’d detail the investment firm’s ed-tech portfolio. (Yes, that’s the Marc Mezvinsky who is married to Chelsea Clinton.) Social Capital’s education investments include: CreativeLive (online training) BetterUp (corporate coaching) Guild Education (online career training)...

"CreativeLive Raises $25M to Expand 'Artistic Entrepreneurship' Education Platform," Edsurge wrote on May 19, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and CreativeLiveshare investors: GSV. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a service recommending which ed-tech products they should buy....

As the FCC moves forward with its efforts to scrap “net neutrality,” I thought it might be worthwhile to list the education technology companies that have raised money from ISPs. After all, if there is “preferential treatment” on the Internet, it’s worth thinking about how this will affect schools’ access...

"Zeal CEO John Danner: Want to Make Data Actionable? Start With Building the Right Culture," Edsurge wrote on May 1, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Zeal share investors: Reach Capital. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a...

Edsurge reprints a blog post written by Blackboard founder Matthew Pittinsky. Pittinsky is also the founder of Parchment. The Edsurge article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Parchment share investors: GSV Capital. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a service recommending...

"AltSchool CEO Max Ventilla Closes First $40 Million in New Funding Round," Edsurge wrote on May 3, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and AltSchool share investors: Learn Capital. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells schools a service recommending which...

"Apple Partners With Tynker to Help K-5 Students Learn to Code," Edsurge wrote on May 3, 2017. This article fails to disclose that Edsurge and Tynker share investors: Reach Capital, NewSchools Venture Fundi, and GSV Capital. This sort of disclosure (or lack thereof) is particularly important as Edsurge now sells...