Delve into a flourishing edtech market space to unleash the untapped opportunities and overcome all the possible obstacles amid ambitious and agile contenders.
The growing appetite for personalized and flexible learning, the widespread embrace of digital platforms, and the rapid emergence of new skills have led to the edtech market booming. With the covid-19 facilitated and the technological advancements cemented industry expansion, the edtech segment has become a fertile ground with endless unharvested chances for startups and investors. But…
While the edtech industry is flourishing, competition is heightening. Both the top players, such as Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies, Oracle Corporation, and Apple, and the new entrants are flooding the market, each eager to carve out a bigger slice of the cake. And like this…
Funding barriers are emerging as a natural consequence. After a record-breaking $20.8B catch in 2021, the coffers of investors are beginning to shrink. Venture capitalists are now more picky, targeting products with high revenues to capitalize on.
At Waveup, we’ve mastered the art of transforming innovative ideas into prosperous and profitable companies. With over $3B in funding secured, 500+ captivating pitch decks crafted, and the growth of 100+ startups under our belt, we know all the ropes of this playground. Let’s hit the road and check the edtech market research.
3x growth
The edtech market is estimated to grow triple by 2030.
80%
Of sales in the global education market comes from edtech sector.
9/10
Teachers report using technology-based approaches in the lessons.
Countries (even low-income nations) have already adopted edtech innovations.
EdTech platforms witnessed a fourfold rise in course enrollment in 2020.
Of Fortune 500 companies utilize online learning platforms.
VENTURE LANDSCAPE
Key verticals funds infusions go to:
WAVEUP VIEW
With entrepreneurs, startups, and investors flocking to the edtech landscape, its rapid expansion resembles the gold rush. In the USA alone, the recent number of edtech startups hits 8K. Newcomers must be agile and creative to find their valuable nugget of innovation that might revolutionize learning, outwit competition, and bring untold riches.
The recent 49% drop in venture investments shows that VCs are now on the hunt for more than just an average learning management tool. They want the product to be, first, a market fit and, second, scalable. So if you don’t want to end up restructured and downsized, like AltSchool with its high operating costs and inability to scale, be sure to prepare strategic planning, clear value demonstration, and regulatory navigation to attract funding.
Despite the 90% use of edtech solutions within classrooms, startups are still experiencing hurdles with their product adoption and integration. Compliance with numerous national and international regulatory protocols requires a complete understanding of the education landscape and additional fundraising, with the last being challenging due to intense rivalry.
From diligent industry analysis to storytelling and financial forecasts, we’re helping founders crystallize and structure key business fundamentals and translate them into a compelling investment opportunity framed in a winning EdTech pitch deck.
Evaluating potential investments, conducting due diligence, and supporting portfolio companies on their new fundraising rounds.
Discovering market opportunities in the market and developing execution strategies to build actionable and scalable blueprints for growth.
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Due to the large and fast-growing market (market value—$123.40 billion in 2022), high margins, and positive social influence, the edtech market is highly attractive for investors. And the huge number of startups, more than 19K globally, supports this claim.
Currently, the edtech market comprises about $140 billion, expanding annually at a rate of 13.6%. Fueled by an increasing demand for personalized and flexible learning along with the growing adoption of online education, the edtech landscape opens numerous opportunities for startups within such directions as corporate training, adaptive learning technologies, learning management systems, etc.
Getting investments in the edtech arena is influenced by multiple aspects, including market demand, uniqueness in innovation, compliance with education regulations, and the potential of the business model to grow. Yet, with a strategically designed edtech pitch deck and a solid plan for entering the market, this journey will become smoother.
In most cases, we finish the materials in two to three weeks, maximum a month. But it all depends on the number of tasks we tackle at the moment and the complexity of the project itself.
Poor investment narration is the most striking mistake we’ve encountered in edtech pitch decks. The second place goes to the absence of a clear vision and go-to-market strategy and comprehension of the chosen marketplace. And technical jargon burden, along with lack of meaningful market traction, end the list.
Despite a 49% drop in edtech funding, the field is extremely appealing for startups, with the number reaching 8K already. It all leads to an intense rivalry. Plus, adherence to multiple legal standards aggravates the situation, making it challenging for the founders to secure fundraising. Comprehensive strategic planning, a clear value proposition, compliance with all education protocols, and cutting-edge technology ensure companies overcome all the obstacles.
The edtech industry has already welcomed more than 8K startups, with the number growing daily. Driven by technological advancements and a global shift towards digital learning, especially post-COVID-19, the demand for innovative educational solutions has surged. As a result, companies continually need to innovate and adapt to stay relevant and capture their target audience.
We guide investment funds through detailed due diligence for potential edtech initiatives, helping evaluate their investment merit. Additionally, we provide complete fundraising assistance to the companies within our partner fund’s portfolio.
Absolutely! We offer assistance in pinpointing edtech M&A opportunities, creating CIMs, and performing modeling for both buy-side and sell-side deals.
Yes, we do. If your project fits in terms of round size, team, and product, we can connect you with edtech VCs. This is part of our wider investor relations package, which lines up potential investors, prepares founders for initial meetings, and helps keep the conversation going post-deal.
Definitely! Our experts deliver tailored insights on the market, covering industry reports, competitive analysis, and edtech market research to position you ahead. Using our trusted proprietary data sources, we aim to give you a comprehensive view of the edtech ecosystem, highlighting aspects such as market scale, variety, and competitive dynamics.
We excel at managing edtech projects from Seed to Series B developmental stages. Additionally, we assist businesses in the pre-seed and Series C+ phases and actively cooperate with established entities and investment funds.
Our distinctive edge is rooted in our continuous interaction with new and evolving fields, giving us a superior understanding of innovative business designs and growth tactics, revolutionary tech, and the latest industry trends.