Remove marketplace-k-12 chinese-online-ed-company-investment-kobe-bryant
article thumbnail

K-12 Dealmaking: Kobe Bryant Invests in Chinese Ed. Company; Nepris, RedShelf Raise Funds

Marketplace K-12

The ed-tech market has seen a handful of new investments both in the U.S. One notable deal was Nepris, an online community that brings together educators and industry professionals, raising $1 million from investors including the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation. Kobe Backs Chinese ed.

Company 62
article thumbnail

Chinese English-Language Learning Platform Gets Boost from Kobe Bryant

Marketplace K-12

A venture capital firm backed in part by retired NBA basketball superstar Kobe Bryant is making its first-ever education investment in an online tutoring company for Chinese children who want to learn English. We have to look for companies adding value to society, helping kids learn and grow.”