# Education Elements

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/education-elements

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.edelements.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8.1M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 7, 2012)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Education Elements provides customized consulting services aimed at assisting K-12 school districts in achieving their educational objectives through strategic visioning and school improvement planning.Founded in 2010 by Anthony Kim in Palo Alto, US, Education Elements specializes in tailored consulting for K-12 school districts. The company has raised USD 6.00 mn across three deals, with its most recent funding of USD 1.50 mn obtained through a VENTURE DEBT round led by Square 1 Bank on June 12, 2014.Education Elements specializes in providing tailored consulting services designed to help K-12 school districts achieve their educational goals through customized transformative solutions. The company’s core offerings include strategic visioning, curriculum development, instructional implementation, and comprehensive school improvement planning. By employing a unique research phase termed 'Local Pulse,' Education Elements conducts in-depth interviews and focus groups to understand the specific context and needs of each district. Their services are utilized by a diverse clientele, including public school systems and educational organizations across the United States and internationally. Education Elements focuses on fostering local engagement and ensuring that each strategy aligns with the unique culture and goals of the districts they serve, thereby enhancing student outcomes.Education Elements generates revenue primarily through consulting contracts with school districts, providing ongoing support and expertise. Their business model typically involves structured partnerships that may include project-based fees for specific services, long-term consulting agreements, and potentially retainer-based arrangements for continued engagement. The company engages directly with educational institutions, facilitating a B2B transaction structure. Pricing for services varies based on the scope and complexity of the engagement, with offerings including comprehensive needs assessments, strategic planning, and curriculum audits. Specific pricing plans for flagship services are established during consultations to align with client expectations and district budgets.Education Elements plans to utilize the USD 1.50 mn raised in June 2014 to further develop their consulting services and expand their market reach. They aim to launch new educational products tailored to emerging trends in K-12 education within the next two years. Additionally, the company is targeting expansion into new geographic regions, specifically in the southeastern United States, by the end of 2024.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 7, 2012, $6M — Tugboat Ventures, Harmony Partners, NewSchools Venture Fund, Seavest Capital Partners
- Seed, Oct 5, 2011, $2.1M — Tugboat Ventures, NewSchools Venture Fund, Imagine K12

## Investors

- Tugboat Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tugboat-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- NewSchools Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newschools-venture-fund) — Seed, Series A
- Imagine K12 (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/imagine-k12) — Seed
- Harmony Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/harmony-partners) — Series A
- Seavest Capital Partners — Series A