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Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal

Edsurge

And as it turns out, edtech companies are attracting a premium from buyers as well. Much of the company’s growth has come through these channels. The company has not dedicated much staff to building relationships with officials at the district or central office levels, he adds. Both companies are based in the U.K.

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New Markets Venture Partners Adds $30 Million, Former Gates Foundation Executive to Edtech Fund

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New Markets has supported 43 companies since its launch in 2003; edtech startups make more than 90 percent of its deals in the past five years, Palmer adds. Part of the new fund will also be used for what Palmer calls “recapitalization,” a scenario that companies want to avoid. He wisely kept mum on who they are.). (He

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New Markets Venture Partner’s Latest Edtech Fund Closes at $68 Million

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The firm plans to invest up to $5 million into Series A, Series B and recapitalization rounds for education companies serving pre-kindergarten to professional learners, with a focus on digital learning, learning sciences, analytics and workforce development services. The firm aims to invest in up to another seven U.S.

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Teaching Python: How Children Can Learn Python Programming

The CoolCatTeacher

She got started with integrating technology in the classroom in 2003 and dabbled with app design in File Maker and HTML. The company who sponsored it compensated me via cash payment, gift, or something else of value to include a reference to their product. Kelly has a Masters in Curriculum, Instruction, and Technology.

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The Asian Money Fueling US Edtech Investments

Edsurge

So states a recent Wall Street Journal report on the tens of billions of dollars that Chinese companies have poured on U.S. To adapt, many companies are investing domestically, particularly in China, where edtech companies raised more than $1.2 edtech startups raised last year. edtech investor, including.

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Rethink Education, Southern New Hampshire University Launch $15M Edtech Seed Fund

Edsurge

Not so for Southern New Hampshire University , which has partnered with Rethink Education , a venture firm based in White Plains, NY, to launch a $15 million seed fund to support early-stage edtech startups. Both SNHU and Rethink will take equity in the companies. SNHU contributed $10 million; Rethink chipped in the rest.)

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Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative to Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

eSchool News

million K-12 students for STEM careers since 2003, through hands-on content exploration, game-based learning, summer camps, and talent development programs. About Discovery Education Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Discovery, Inc.

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