What are the most valued startups in the AI in education market?

Last updated: 7 September 2026

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The AI in education market is growing around specialized products for language learning, tutoring, teacher productivity, assessment and personalized study.

This ranking tracks the most valuable AI education startups using reported valuations, financing benchmarks, acquisition values and structured estimates when direct valuation data is unavailable.

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A quick summary table

Metric Value
Most valuable AI in education startup Speak, approximately $1.4B midpoint valuation
Second most valuable AI education startup AMBOSS, approximately $1.35B midpoint valuation
Median AI in education startup valuation Approximately $33.3M
Share of AI education valuation captured by the top 10 Approximately 65.1%
Top AI education startup valuation vs. median Approximately 42.1x
Median AI education valuation-to-capital-raised ratio Approximately 4.8x
AI education startups valued at $1B+ 4 using valuation midpoints or reported reference values
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Top startups in the AI in education market ranked by valuation

Here is an updated table that ranks the top startups in the AI in education market based on their latest reported or estimated valuations.

If you want more details about their fundraising activity, you can check our list of the startups who have raised the most funding in the AI in education market.

# Startup Name What They Do Current Valuation ($) Valuation Confidence Level Valuation Type Evidence Status Total Funding ($) Funding Confidence Level
1 Speak AI conversational language tutor $1.2B–$1.6B Strong Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $166M
2 AMBOSS Medical learning and clinical copilot $1.1B–$1.6B Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $291M
3 Preply Online language tutoring marketplace $1.2B Full Confidence Announced Private Round Valuation Observed $320M
4 Squirrel AI Adaptive AI tutoring platform $800M–$1.2B Partial Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $128M
5 Riiid AI-powered adaptive test preparation $700M–$1.1B Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $257M
6 DreamBox Learning Adaptive K-12 math and reading $520M–$780M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $175.6M
7 Lingokids Educational learning app for children $480M–$720M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $182M
8 Photomath Camera-based AI math tutoring $500M–$550M Strong Confidence Acquisition Value Estimated $32.3M
9 MagicSchool AI AI tools for teachers $400M–$500M Strong Confidence Announced Private Round Valuation Observed $63M
10 Yoodli AI communication and speaking coach $300M–$340M Strong Confidence Announced Private Round Valuation Observed $60.8M
11 Magma Math AI-powered K-12 math platform $240M–$290M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $53M
12 Knowunity AI study companion for students $210M–$310M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $54M
13 Matific Gamified adaptive elementary math learning $180M–$270M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $58.1M
14 Noon Academy Social collaborative learning platform $164M–$246M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $63M
15 Brainly AI-powered collaborative homework learning $160M–$240M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $148.5M
16 Praktika AI avatar language-learning tutors $150M–$210M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated ~$38M
17 Gizmo AI-powered gamified study platform $120M–$180M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $25.5M
18 SchoolAI AI classroom tutors and assistants $120M–$170M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $32M
19 Mathpresso (QANDA) AI math tutoring application $100M–$150M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $134M
20 Osmo Physical-digital educational learning games $120M Strong Confidence Acquisition Value Observed $32.5M
21 Outsmart Education AI-native affordable higher education $95M–$140M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied ~$36M
22 Oboe Generates personalized AI learning courses $80M–$130M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $20M
23 Carnegie Learning AI-driven K-12 curriculum platform $80M–$130M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $31.1M
24 Amira Learning AI-powered children's reading tutor $80M–$120M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $43.6M
25 Flint Personalized AI learning for schools $75M–$120M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $17M
26 Brisk Teaching AI classroom assistant for teachers $80M–$110M Partial Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $22M
27 ELSA AI English pronunciation coaching $84M–$92M Strong Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated ~$50M
28 StudyFetch AI study tools and tutoring $60M–$100M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $12M
29 Branching Minds K-12 student-support management platform $60M–$100M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $1.2M+ disclosed; PE undisclosed
30 Ello AI reading coach for children $60M–$90M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $15.1M
31 Knowledgehook Math assessment and teacher insights $59M–$88M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $15.9M
32 Kyron Learning Conversational AI tutoring lessons $58M–$88M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $21M
33 Nectir Campus AI assistants infrastructure $60M–$85M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $19M
34 Buddy.ai Voice AI English tutor children $55M–$90M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $17M
35 Vimi Personalized AI math tutoring $48M–$80M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $12M
36 Embibe AI-powered personalized exam learning $50M–$75M Partial Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $82.6M
37 Prep Edu AI language learning and testing $45M–$70M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $9M
38 AI Hay Vietnamese AI learning answer platform $45M–$65M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $18M+
39 SigIQ.ai Personalized AI exam tutoring $40M–$65M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $10M
40 TeachFX AI classroom discourse coaching $40M–$60M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $11.5M
41 TinyTap Teacher-created interactive learning marketplace $48M Strong Confidence Acquisition Value Implied $16.6M
42 iEduGPT AI professional exam preparation $35M–$60M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $10M
43 bettermarks Adaptive online mathematics instruction $35M–$55M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated ~$33M
44 Medly AI Personalized AI exam tutor $32M–$53M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $12M
45 Giant AI interactive storytelling for children $32M–$53M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $8M
46 Teachy AI productivity platform for teachers $30M–$45M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $8.6M
47 CampusAI AI skills and collaboration platform $30M–$45M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $9.2M+
48 Edexia AI assistant grading student work $32M–$38M Strong Confidence Announced Private Round Valuation Observed ~$4.2M
49 Pensive AI grading for higher education $27M–$41M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $6.8M
50 Alice.Tech Personalized AI exam preparation $25M–$40M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $6M
51 Chalkie AI lesson planning for teachers $25M–$40M Low Confidence Acquisition Value Estimated ~$5M
52 CENTURY Tech AI adaptive learning for schools $25M–$40M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated ~$6.6M
53 Knowre Adaptive AI mathematics platform $26M–$39M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $15.2M
54 Memrise AI-powered language learning platform $25M–$40M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $25.1M
55 Socratic AI-powered homework help app $24M–$36M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $7.5M
56 AASOKA Blended digital learning for schools $20M–$40M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated Not disclosed / MBD-backed
57 Curipod AI interactive classroom lesson platform $23M–$35M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $4.6M
58 eSpark Learning Personalized AI reading and math $23M–$34M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $30.7M
59 EdSights AI student retention engagement platform $20M–$30M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $88M
60 Edumentors AI-enabled online tutoring marketplace $20M–$30M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated ~$7M
61 Ora AI AI platform for medical education $18M–$30M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $1.8M
62 RevisionDojo Personalized AI exam study platform $18M–$28M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $3.4M
63 Arivihan Personalized AI schooling platform $18M–$25M Strong Confidence Announced Private Round Valuation Observed ~$4.7M
64 Kidaptive Adaptive learning and education analytics $10M–$30M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $47.4M
65 Thinkster Math AI-assisted personalized math tutoring $15M–$22M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $4.7M
66 Knewton Adaptive higher-education courseware $17M Strong Confidence Acquisition Value Observed $182.3M
67 MATH 42 Step-by-step AI math solver $15M Full Confidence Acquisition Value Observed ~$1.3M
68 YouLearn Personalized AI study tutor $12M–$18M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated ~$500K
69 Diffit AI differentiated teaching materials $10M–$16M Low Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated Undisclosed
70 Blue Canoe Learning AI English pronunciation training $8M–$15M Low Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated ~$5.9M
71 Studdy Multilingual AI homework tutor $8M–$13M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated ~$2.3M
72 SuperKalam AI mentor for competitive exams $8M–$12M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated ~$2.0M–$2.5M
73 Teacher's Buddy AI administrative tools for teachers $7M–$12M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $2M
74 CuePilot AI Voice-first AI for preschools $7M–$12M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1.8M
75 MathDash Competitive gamified mathematics learning $7M–$12M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $1.7M
76 Prepia AI personalized professional exam prep $7M–$11M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1.6M
77 Univerbal AI conversational language tutor $6M–$10M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1.5M
78 Mathos AI AI math solver and tutor $6M–$10M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $500K
79 NPrep AI-powered nursing exam preparation $6M–$10M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1.5M
80 LoveHeart (now Mana) AI assistant for early educators $6M–$9M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied ~$1.5M
81 Jungle AI AI-generated study questions and flashcards $6M–$9M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated $1M
82 Smartail AI AI grading and learning analytics $5M–$9M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $0.7M
83 Liulishuo AI English-learning platform $6.8M Full Confidence Acquisition Value Observed $129.9M
84 Flashka AI flashcards for university students $5M–$8M Strong Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1M
85 CampusKnot AI teaching assistant for universities $5M–$8M Partial Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied $1.2M
86 Darsel Low-bandwidth AI math tutoring $5M–$8M Partial Confidence Revenue or ARR Multiple Estimate Estimated ~$1.5M incl. Google support
87 Chiron Real-time handwritten AI math tutor $3M–$6M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied ~$500K implied YC investment
88 Excellence Learning Personalized AI science tutoring $3M–$6M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied ~$500K implied YC investment
89 to teach AI lesson and worksheet generator $3M–$6M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated No external funding disclosed
90 Toko AI English conversation practice $2M–$5M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $0.5M
91 Tegore Interactive AI K-12 math tutor $2M–$5M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Implied ~$500K implied YC investment
92 Miyagi Labs AI-powered exam preparation platform $2M–$5M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated ~$500K
93 Vidya AI AI tutoring and automated grading $2M–$5M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated Undisclosed
94 Shepherd AI and human study assistant $2M–$5M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $0.5M
95 Frizzle AI grading for handwritten math $2M–$4M Partial Confidence Comparables-Based Estimate Estimated $0.5M
96 Educato AI-powered exam preparation platform $2M–$4M Low Confidence Implied Valuation from Raise Estimated $500K
97 PrepAI AI-generated quizzes and assessments $1M–$3M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $0 disclosed
98 Bodhi AI AI assistant for teachers students $0.8M–$1.2M Low Confidence Proxy-Based Estimate Estimated $0.2M
Chart comparing the 2026 size of the AI in education market with other markets of similar size

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Key valuation trends in the AI in education market

Insights

  • The AI in education market is highly concentrated. The top 10 companies account for roughly 65% of the combined midpoint valuation in this dataset, while the median startup is valued at only about $33M.
  • Speak has an estimated midpoint valuation of about $1.4B on $166M raised, or roughly 8.4 times cumulative funding. Preply sits near $1.2B after raising $320M, a much lower ratio of about 3.8 times.
  • MagicSchool AI shows that investor demand is not limited to consumer tutoring. Its roughly $450M valuation midpoint is about 7.1 times cumulative funding, giving teacher-focused AI software one of the strongest ratios among larger companies.
  • Photomath illustrates the potential strategic value of mature AI education products. Its roughly $525M acquisition reference is more than 16 times its $32.3M of historical funding.
  • Historical exits also show the other side of the market. Knewton's $17M acquisition value was below one-tenth of its $182.3M funding, while Liulishuo's $6.8M acquisition value was about 5% of its $129.9M funding.
  • Recent AI-native education startups often cluster around four to seven times cumulative funding. The pattern appears across language learning, mathematics, personalized study and teacher tools, suggesting a relatively consistent private-market pricing framework.
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A few words about our methodology

As you can see, we built a database that ranks startups in the AI in education market based on their current valuation.

Estimating AI education startup valuations is not always straightforward. Many private companies do not publicly disclose their valuation, and available information varies widely between early-stage AI tutors, established education platforms and larger learning businesses.

To build this ranking, we applied a structured valuation methodology and cross-checked information across multiple reliable sources.

Whenever possible, we relied on direct disclosures. These include announced valuations from completed funding rounds, public filings, or official acquisition prices.

When a company is publicly listed, we use its current market capitalization as the reference valuation.

If an AI education company was acquired and no independent valuation can reasonably be estimated today, we use the acquisition price as the main reference point.

When an AI education startup recently raised capital but the valuation was not disclosed, we estimate the implied valuation using typical dilution levels for that stage of fundraising.

In some cases, we estimate valuations using operating metrics such as revenue, ARR, paying users or customer traction, combined with valuation multiples from comparable education and AI software companies.

When direct financial data is not available, we may rely on carefully selected comparable startups and other signals such as user growth, school adoption, product traction, investor quality or hiring activity.

All estimates follow a strict evidence hierarchy. Recent funding rounds with announced valuations carry the most weight, followed by strong operating metrics and comparable company analysis.

We also carefully evaluate the age of every data point. Recent information carries more weight, while older data is treated cautiously and adjusted conservatively when necessary.

Whenever information is uncertain or incomplete, we clearly distinguish between confirmed facts and reasonable inferences.

Because valuation data is not always fully public, each startup in the ranking is assigned a confidence level based on the reliability, recency and consistency of the available evidence.

Full confidence means the valuation is supported by strong and recent evidence. Strong confidence means the estimate is well supported but includes minor inference. Partial confidence means the estimate relies more heavily on indirect signals. Low confidence means available information is limited or inconsistent.

When confidence is lower, we take a more conservative approach by widening the valuation range. This helps reflect uncertainty and increases the probability that the true valuation falls within the estimated range.

Funding confidence is shown as “—” in this edition because the supplied source tables did not include a separate funding confidence field. We prefer leaving that information unclassified rather than creating unsupported labels.

Duplicate company identities are also consolidated where needed. For example, QANDA is listed under Mathpresso (QANDA), while MyBuddy.ai is not counted separately from Buddy.ai.

This reflects how we conduct all our research, including the work behind our report covering the AI in education market.

In a world where LLMs hallucinate and unreliable information is everywhere, our goal is simple: provide data you can trust.

If you want the full detail on a specific valuation estimate, feel free to contact us and we will gladly explain.

Finally, know that we update the dataset once per month, so come back here if you need fresh information.

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