While it’s unfortunate that there is still a noticeable lack of investment in edtech, despite specialized funds like Educapital, BrightEye Ventures, and Emerge Education, many entrepreneurs are not hesitating to reinvent one of the most fundamental sectors in Europe. Whether it’s improving math learning, creating more inclusive educational environments, or using artificial intelligence to personalize teaching, here are 7 edtech startups to watch in October.
1. Revyze: The TikTok of Education
Based in France, Revyze is reimagining after-school lessons by drawing inspiration from the short and engaging video formats of social media like TikTok. With 1 million users and more than 150 million views, Revyze offers educational capsules—structured and gamified mini-courses that captivate students while helping them review effectively.
- Funding: €7.5 million (Seed)
- Investors: Speedinvest, Moonfire, Ilkka Paananen (Supercell), Riccardo Zacconi and Sebastian Knutsson (King)
- Why follow it? Revyze has managed to capture the attention of young people by combining technology and educational content in a fun way. Its expansion to the U.S. could be its next key to success.
2. Twin Science & Robotics: Democratizing STEM Education
London-based Twin Science & Robotics teaches young children math and science through a playful approach. With its robotics kits and interactive learning tools, Twin has already reached more than 1.5 million students in 40 countries.
- Funding: €1.45 million
- Investors: Soulmates Ventures, APY Ventures
- Why follow it? Twin focuses on combining technology and environmental protection to teach essential skills to children in a world where STEM fields are becoming increasingly important.
3. Gaia Learning: Inclusive Education for Neurodivergent Children
Based in the UK, Gaia Learning offers a learning solution tailored to neurodivergent children. Focusing on the needs of children with ADHD and autism, the platform has tripled its number of students this year and aims to become a key player in specialized education.
- Funding: €635,000
- Investors: Nesta Impact Investments, GC Angels
- Why follow it? Gaia Learning is pioneering online education for neurodivergent students, a segment that remains largely untapped in edtech. Its personalized approach has huge potential in the specialized education field.
4. Stimy AI: Revolutionizing Math Education with AI
Founded in December 2023, Stimy AI uses AI to offer instant solutions to math problems via a 24/7 chatbot. The startup aims to make math learning easier and less stressful for students worldwide.
- Funding: €320,000
- Investors: AIP Seed, Simpact Ventures
- Why follow it? Stimy AI is transforming math education by using AI to offer quick solutions and personalized learning on a large scale.
5. Alfa Space: Personalization for Better Math Mastery
Based in Lithuania, Alfa Space focuses on math education through a platform that offers more than 700 courses and 15,000 exercises, tailored to each student’s pace. Its recent launch has already helped many students better understand this often-challenging subject.
- Funding: €315,000
- Investors: Business angels (undisclosed)
- Why follow it? By using AI to personalize math learning, Alfa Space provides a solution that could easily expand to other subjects and international markets.
6. Sherpa: Proven Online Tutoring
Sherpa, founded in 2020, offers online tutoring services with rigorous results analysis. With over 82,000 lessons delivered in 2023-2024, Sherpa boasts impressive results, with 95% of students using the platform improving their academic performance.
- Funding: Business angels (Amount undisclosed)
- Investors: Morphose Capital Partners, business angels
- Why follow it? Sherpa focuses on the tangible impact of tutoring, with measurable results. Their data-driven approach could inspire other online tutoring players.
7. Highfive: Creating Empathy and Improving Discipline in Schools
Highfive, an American startup, focuses on improving school behavior through empathy and discipline-based software solutions. Already present in 36 U.S. states, the startup helps 1.5 million students better manage their behavior and school conflicts.
- Funding: €235,000
- Investors: Roosh X, LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator
- Why follow it? With the growing focus on mental health and well-being in schools, Highfive offers solutions that could bring a new approach to student behavior issues.
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