
Educapital
Description
Educapital is a prominent Paris-based venture capital firm uniquely positioned as Europe's first impact fund dedicated to the EdTech and Future of Work sectors. Established with a clear mission to foster innovation and positive societal change through education and employment solutions, the firm actively seeks out and invests in groundbreaking European companies. Their strategic focus encompasses startups that are not only technologically advanced but also demonstrate high potential for scalability and becoming leaders within their respective niches across Europe and globally.
The firm employs a flexible investment strategy, targeting companies from the Seed stage through Series B rounds. This broad approach allows Educapital to support promising ventures from their nascent stages through significant growth phases. Geographically, their mandate is firmly rooted in Europe, aiming to cultivate a robust ecosystem of educational and work-related innovation across the continent. Educapital has successfully raised two dedicated funds: their initial fund, Fund I, closed at €45 million, and their subsequent Fund II, launched in 2022, secured €100 million, reflecting growing investor confidence in their specialized focus and investment thesis.
Educapital's typical initial investment ranges from €500,000 to €5 million, demonstrating their commitment to providing substantial early-stage capital. Beyond the initial cheque, the firm has the capacity to provide significant follow-on funding, investing up to €10 million per company to support their long-term growth and expansion. To date, Educapital has built a diverse portfolio of over 30 companies across eight European countries, showcasing their extensive reach and dedication to nurturing a wide array of innovative solutions that are shaping the future of learning and work.
Investor Profile
Educapital has backed more than 45 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 18 rounds, about 40% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series A, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in France, United States, Denmark.
- Strong thematic focus on Education, E-Learning, EdTech.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $540K – $5.4M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (29%)
- Series A (29%)
- Series B (16%)
- Seed (16%)
- Series C (9%)
- Private Equity (2%)
Country Focus
- France (51%)
- United States (18%)
- Denmark (9%)
- Germany (9%)
- United Kingdom (7%)
- The Netherlands (4%)
- Italy (2%)
Industry Focus
- Education
- E-learning
- Edtech
- Training
- Software
- Internet
- Tutoring
- Apps
- Video Games
- Human Resources
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