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LearnStart
LearnStart is a New York-based dedicated seed investment fund operating within Learn Capital's venture ecosystem. The firm focuses on early-stage investments in the e-learning and education technology sectors, having backed numerous portfolio companies.
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LearnStart at a glance
LearnStart is a venture capital company headquartered in United States. Its most recent funding round raised $4M in April 2019. Xcout tracks 2 named people at LearnStart, including Michael Staton (General Partner).
LearnStart leadership
- Michael StatonGeneral Partner
- Don BurtonFounder and Managing Partner
LearnStart funding rounds
Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | $4M | 5 named |
Who invested in each round, lead investors, valuations and the co-investor graph — open the full funding history →
Investors
LearnStart competitors
A few of LearnStart's closest competitors — see the full list of competitors and alternatives →
Bisk Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in education technology startups. The firm targets innovative digital learning solutions, products, and services aimed at transforming higher education and corporate learning.
Larsen Ventures provides growth capital and investment to early-stage founders, specifically focusing on the education and health technology sectors. In addition to funding, the firm offers business expertise, strategic guidance, and access to a professional network to help portfolio companies scale and succeed.
Edovate Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in and partners with social entrepreneurs and early-stage education technology companies. The firm provides seed funding, strategic guidance, and go-to-market support to help K-12 edtech companies scale their operations and increase their social impact.
Founded in 2020 and based in New York, New York, Arctic Ventures is a venture capital firm. The company primarily invests in minority interests of late-stage enterprises across industries such as e-learning and healthcare.
Silvertech Ventures operates a New York-based venture capital fund and co-working hub that supports early-stage technology entrepreneurs. The company provides capital investments ranging from $250,000 to $1 million alongside a collaborative community workspace in exchange for equity.
Leeds Illuminate is a growth equity firm that invests in companies focused on education and workforce development. The firm targets late-stage venture and mature businesses across early childhood education, K-12, higher education, and the future of work to support their scaling and strategic growth.
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