# EdSurge

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Burlingame, US
- Website: www.edsurge.com
- Total disclosed funding: $5.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Oct 26, 2015)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

EdSurge, Inc. is a prominent education technology company that combines journalism and research to inform and engage stakeholders in the education sector, focusing on the latest trends and technologies in education.Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, EdSurge, Inc. provides insights into educational technology and policies. The company has secured a total of USD 2.5 mn through funding, with the latest being a Series B round in December 2018, led by Golden Angels Investors. The firm has completed five deals in total since its inception.EdSurge provides a unique blend of education-focused journalism and research aimed at enhancing understanding and engagement within the education sector. Their core offerings encompass in-depth articles, reports, and analysis on various educational technologies, policies, and trends, serving educators, policymakers, and stakeholders in the education space. These products aim to address the complexities and challenges faced in contemporary education, such as the integration of technology in classrooms, equitable access to resources, and innovative teaching methodologies. The company predominantly serves customers in the United States, with a growing presence in international markets, specifically targeting educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and technology providers focused on enhancing educational outcomes.EdSurge's revenue model is primarily based on B2B subscriptions and partnerships with educational institutions and organizations. Through these partnerships, the company delivers tailored content and research solutions that align with the specific needs of their clients, fostering deeper insights into educational practices and challenges. Revenue is generated through annual subscription plans that offer varying levels of access to premium content, research reports, and analytics tools. Additionally, EdSurge engages in sponsored content arrangements where companies in the education sector can showcase their products or services to a relevant audience, further contributing to their revenue streams. Their flagship services include comprehensive reports on education technology trends, which provide critical insights for decision-makers in the education field.Following the Series B funding round of USD 2.5 mn raised in December 2018, EdSurge plans to enhance its product offerings by developing new educational tools aimed at improving user engagement and learning outcomes. The company is also looking to expand its reach into international markets outside of the United States, targeting countries with growing education technology sectors. The funding will be utilized to support product development and market expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Oct 26, 2015, $2.8M — Catamount Ventures, GSV Asset Management, Women's VC Fund II, Learn Capital, Omidyar Network, 1776, Reach Capital
- Series A, May 30, 2014, $1M — Catamount Ventures, Women's VC Fund II
- Series A, Feb 26, 2014, $1.5M — GSV Asset Management, NewSchools Venture Fund, Learn Capital, Imagine K12
- Seed, Aug 28, 2012, $0.4M — The Washington Post Company, NewSchools Venture Fund

## Investors

- The Washington Post Company — Seed
- NewSchools Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newschools-venture-fund) — Seed, Series A
- GSV Asset Management — Series A
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Series A
- Imagine K12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagine-k12) — Series A
- Catamount Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/catamount-ventures) — Series A
- Women's VC Fund II — Series A
- Omidyar Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/omidyar-network) — Series A
- 1776 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1776) — Series A
- Reach Capital — Series A