> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://newsletters.qs.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ๐Ÿค” Whatโ€™s next for EdTech Startups? ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Join us March 24-28 for Global Skills Week. - URL: https://newsletters.qs.com/whats-next-for-edtech-startups-march-24-26-for-global-skills-week-forum-2/ - Published: 2025-01-30T06:29:32.000Z - Updated: 2025-02-10T10:28:28.000Z - Description: EdTech startups face a challenging investment climate in 2025, with AI-driven K-12 and workforce training solutions gaining traction globally. Join us for Global Skills Week 24-28 March in Washington D.C. - Author: QS - Tags: AI & Digital Innovation **Hello** ๐Ÿ‘‹ EdTech startups are navigating a stormy investment landscape as venture capital funding dipped to [$2.4B in 2024](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/edtech-vc-reached-2-4b-for-2024-representing-the-lowest-level-of-investment-in-a-decade?ref=newsletters.qs.com), its lowest point since 2015\. HolonIQโ€™s latest [Global EdTech 1000](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2024-global-edtech-1000?ref=newsletters.qs.com) analysis reflects this shift: only 17% of this yearโ€™s featured startups were founded in the past three years, compared to 23% in 2023โ€”as investors zero in on ventures with strong fundamentals and sustainable growth. The startup ecosystem continues to prioritize K-12 and Workforce Training, with advanced economies favoring workforce solutions and emerging markets leaning into K-12 innovation. Will the 2025 cohorts signal a different direction? [Applications for the 2025 North America EdTech 200 are now open](https://holoniq.typeform.com/to/viwYqJQe?typeform-source=www.holoniq.com&ref=newsletters.qs.com)! [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-30-at-5.28.11-PM.png)](https://www.holoniq.com/notes/2024-global-edtech-1000?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Meanwhile, AI is everywhere right nowโ€”massive initiatives like the $500B [Stargate venture](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-stargate-ai-openai-softbank-oracle-musk/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) from Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank highlight the global race to build AI infrastructure, accompanied by similar investments by Tech Giants ([Microsoft](https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!technology/microsoft-usd-3-billion-investment-india-ai-cloud-expansion-enn25010801522?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [Google](https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/google-commits-to-advancing-digital-skills-for-thai-students-and-workers-480144?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [AWS](https://periodicoelmomento.com/amazon-invierte-5000-millones-de-dolares-en-queretaro-para-un-centro-de-datos/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)) in upskilling. Product announcements from [Advantis Education](https://www.xrtoday.com/virtual-reality/avantis-education-debuts-vr-and-ai-learning-solutions-at-fetc-2025/?ref=newsletters.qs.com), [Google](https://chromeunboxed.com/chromeos-gets-first-ever-integrated-classroom-management-tools-for-teachers/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [Samsung](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-brings-new-ai-power-to-its-interactive-display-at-bett-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com) are creating ecosystems that blend engagement with efficiency in K12 classrooms. Startups that tackle key challenges in K-12 education and workforce training with AI-enabled, multi-faceted products over point solutions may find themselves well-positioned to compete in this fast-moving market alongside more established players. --- ## ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ **Join Leaders from Industry and Higher Education at Global Skills Week, March 24-28, in Washington D.C.** The [Future of Skills & Work Forum](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/agenda-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) on Wednesday March 26, is the main program for Global Skills Week in 2025, connecting the global skills economy to advance ideas, initiatives and partnerships for next-generation skills, quality jobs and economic growth.[ Numbers are limited - Register Now!](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/2025-Global-Skills-Week.png)](https://www.holoniq.com/global-skills-week/2025-global-skills-week?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## ๐ŸŒ Global Conferences & Events Meet with higher education leaders and experts from around the world, in person and online, at one of the [QS Global events in 2025](https://insights.qs.com/qs-conferences-calendar-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to discuss emerging trends and pressing challenges in higher education. 2025 events include the [QS EduData Summit](https://edudatasummit.com/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) and [QS Reimagine Education](https://insights.qs.com/sponsorthereimagineeducation2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com), and regional and country-focused events for Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Africa, Americas, Europe, China, India and Arab region. [Learn More](https://insights.qs.com/qs-conferences-calendar-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com). [![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/f1/d4/f1d411df-6f49-4c75-a302-f8c9e9f59495/content/images/2025/01/Screenshot-2025-01-16-at-2.22.16-PM.png)](https://insights.qs.com/qs-conferences-calendar-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com) --- ## ๐Ÿ’ช Power Moves **๐Ÿ‘ฉ๐Ÿปโ€๐Ÿซ Brazil initiates multiple measures to address teacher development and training,** launching the ['More Teachers for Brazil'](https://fdr.com.br/2025/01/17/bb-emite-comunicado-com-beneficios-e-oportunidades-para-professores-confira/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) program and the Federal University of Amazonas [partnered](https://ufam.edu.br/noticias/6383-ufam-firma-acordo-de-cooperacao-com-a-universidade-de-standford-para-oferecer-curso-de-especializacao-para-professores-da-rede-publica.html?ref=newsletters.qs.com) with Stanford University to increase teacher training opportunities. **๐Ÿ’ป Samsung released a new** [**AI-integrated display**](https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-brings-new-ai-power-to-its-interactive-display-at-bett-2025?ref=newsletters.qs.com) for classrooms and **Google introduced several** [**new tools**](https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/education/google-tools-education-2025/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) **for educators**. **๐Ÿค Keystone Education and ApplyBoard to expand operations.** Keystone Education raised [$104M](https://pulse2.com/keystone-education-e100-million-bond-raised-for-driving-expansion/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to expand platform operations and ApplyBoard [began operations](https://thepienews.com/applyboard-launches-in-germany/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in Germany. ## ๐Ÿ’ฐ Funding **๐ŸŒ Keystone Education Group**, a Norwegian platform specialized in support for international student recruitment, raised [$103.6M](https://www.keg.com/press/keystone-secures-million-euro-bond?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to scale technological advancement and global expansion. **๐ŸŽ“ Pathify**, a US-based student portal platform, raised [$25M](https://www.afr.com/street-talk/edtech-pathify-clinches-180m-valuation-after-ruling-off-funding-round-20250122-p5l6cf?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to scale operations. ๐Ÿซ **Enko Education**, a South African international schools group, raised [$24M](https://weetracker.com/2025/01/23/enko-education-equity-funding/?ref=newsletters.qs.com)to develop and expand its school network **๐Ÿ“ฑ Codiplay**, a Kazakh mobile solution for science learning for K-12 students, raised [$9M](https://kz.kursiv.media/en/2025-01-24/engk-yeri-kazakhstani-ed-tech-startup-secures-9-million-in-series-a-funding/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) to fuel its expansion plans in the MENA region and improve platform offerings with AI courseware that helps teachers bring recent innovations to their classes through gamification. **๐ŸŽ“ Degree Analytics**, a US-based platform for student retention data, raised [$5M](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250123487722/en/Degree-Analytics-Secures-5M-to-Transform-Facilities-Management-in-Higher-Education?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to support the development and rollout of its facilities optimization platform. **๐Ÿ’ป Conduction**, a US-based interactive music learning platform, raised [$265K](https://www.edtechreview.in/news/music-edtech-startup-conduction-raises-pre-seed-funding-to-empower-students/?ref=newsletters.qs.com) in funding to expand its platform and market operations. ๐Ÿ’ก **Brightchamps**, a Singaporean curriculum resource provider, [acquired](https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/education/3231455-brightchamps-acquires-edjust-to-boost-global-edtech-ambitions?ref=newsletters.qs.com) Edjust, a provider of digital solutions for personalized education. --- **Thank you for reading.** Have some feedback or suggestions? 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