Edtech directory
Early-Stage Edtech Startups in Europe
Edtech covers the software, platforms, and content that help people learn, from school classrooms to corporate training teams. Europe brings deep teaching traditions, many languages, and strong data protection standards, which make it a natural home for learning products built for diverse markets. The result is a dense field of companies serving students, universities, and employers across the region and beyond.
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Why edtech now
Demand for flexible, lifelong learning keeps rising as careers shift and skills age faster than before. AI is reshaping how lessons are personalized, assessed, and delivered, opening room for new approaches. European policy support for digital education adds momentum across schools and workplaces.
How we choose these companies
A public directory of early-stage European edtech startups. We aim to list every company that fits, not a hand-picked few. Here is exactly what that means, and why:
- European: headquartered in Europe (EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland and nearby). We go by where a company is based, not just where it sells, because this is a map of the European ecosystem.
- Early-stage: founded in the last 5 years. That is where the new ideas and the most active part of the ecosystem are; established household-name scaleups are a different list.
- A real product company: builds a scalable technology product or platform. We leave out agencies, consultancies and local service businesses, which do not follow the same path.
- Independent: a standalone company, not a subsidiary or brand of a larger corporation.
- Active: currently operating, with a live website. We re-check regularly and remove companies that shut down, get acquired, or move out of scope.
We list only public information about what each company does. We deliberately do not track or show fundraising: who is raising, who is investing, or how much. This is a directory of companies, not a deal database.
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220 early-stage edtech startups in Europe
Founded in the last 5 years. A comprehensive list from public sources, not a hand-picked few.
Co-Teach
Utrecht, NetherlandsAn educational platform matching tech professionals with schools to co-teach computer science courses and combat teacher shortages.
Platform55
Naas, IrelandEmployee support platform offering targeted training, manager resources, and coaching for working parents.
Splint
Berlin, GermanyA digital collaboration platform for teachers to design, track, and implement individual education plans for pupils.
MoveAhead
Dublin, IrelandDevelops motion-tracking software designed to integrate physical movement into digital experiences for children.
Ucademy
Madrid, SpainAI-personalized test-prep platform for university-entrance exams, public-service exams, and vocational programs.
Inokufu
Lyon, FranceAn AI-powered API that dynamically indexes, tags, and recommends educational content.
We Are Learning
Lysaker, NorwayAn authoring tool that lets anyone create high-quality 3D animations and simulations for corporate training.
LeadUp
Sofia, BulgariaA microlearning platform providing daily bite-sized leadership training and soft skills development for corporate managers.
UpMatched
Riga, LatviaA career guidance and digital skills assessment platform helping young talent find compatible career paths.
Annie Advisor
Helsinki, FinlandDevelops an AI-driven chatbot designed to identify students needing support and reduce school dropout rates.
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