# EdSights

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/edsights

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.edsights.io/
- Total disclosed funding: $6.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 28, 2021)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

EdSights Inc. is a US-based company that develops innovative chatbot solutions aimed at enhancing student engagement and retention in higher education institutions, utilizing data-driven insights to inform institutional strategies.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York, US, EdSights Inc. focuses on improving student retention through direct feedback mechanisms. In September 2025, EdSights Inc. raised USD 80 million in growth equity funding from new investor JMI Equity. The co-founders, Carolina and Claudia Recchi, previously engaged in entrepreneurial ventures, bringing valuable experience to their leadership roles in EdSights.EdSights offers a comprehensive student voice platform designed to enhance retention and success within higher education institutions. Its data-driven system amplifies student feedback, enabling colleges and universities to better understand and address the needs of their student populations. The platform integrates various tools and services that facilitate real-time communication between students and institutional leaders, fostering an environment where student insights drive strategic decisions. Primarily serving colleges and universities across the United States, EdSights provides solutions for both faculty and student admin users aimed at improving student engagement and academic persistence. EdSights generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing educational institutions to access its suite of products and services. This recurring revenue structure fosters long-term partnerships with clients, who benefit from continuous updates and enhancements to the platform. Institutions typically engage with EdSights through different pricing tiers that vary based on student population size and chosen features. The platform's flagship offerings, which include comprehensive analytics and feedback tools, are essential for guiding institutions in their efforts to boost student retention rates. EdSights plans to leverage its recent Series A funding of USD 5.000 mn for several growth initiatives. The company aims to enhance its platform by launching new features designed to further increase student engagement. Additionally, there is a strategic focus on expanding into new geographic markets, specifically targeting institutions outside the United States by 2023. The company will use the September 2025 funding to improve its product, grow its team, and support more colleges across the country.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 28, 2021, $5M — Album VC, Lakehouse, Good Friends
- Seed, May 21, 2020, $1.6M — Bonobos, Inc., Techstars, Harry's, Inc., Allbirds, Inc., Kairos Ventures, Lakehouse, Everywhere Ventures, Actions Capital, Good Friends

## Investors

- Bonobos, Inc. — Seed
- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- Harry's, Inc. — Seed
- Allbirds, Inc. — Seed
- Kairos Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kairos-ventures) — Seed
- Lakehouse (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lakehouse) — Seed, Series A
- Everywhere Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/everywhere-ventures) — Seed
- Actions Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/actions-capital) — Seed
- Good Friends — Seed, Series A
- Album VC (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/album-vc) — Series A