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The edtech industry in Latin America is experiencing rapid growth, driven by increasing demand for digital learning solutions. Various companies offer platforms ranging from interactive learning tools to comprehensive management software for schools. Innovations in online education, particularly driven by Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ recent events that necessitated remote learning, have opened up new avenues for educational engagement. Countries across Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ region are seeing a surge in both startup and established companies, with a focus on enhancing accessibility to quality education. As this sector evolves, collaboration with traditional educational institutions and focus on personalized learning will continue to reshape its future.

The investors highlighted comprise a mix of venture capital and private equity firms, primarily headquartered in Brazil, with a few notable players from Argentina and Colombia. Most of Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se firms were founded in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ past two decades, varying in size from small teams to those managing larger portfolios. In 2024, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se investors collectively engaged in 134 deals, showcasing a robust interest in edtech innovation and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ educational ecosystem within Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ region. Their investment strategies reflect a commitment to supporting startups that promise to revolutionize education through technology.

Top 13 EdTech Investors in Latin America

1. bossa invest

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2011
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 56
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Bossa Invest is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in innovative startups, particularly within Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ technology sector. Bossa Invest supports startups by providing capital, strategic guidance, and access to a network of co-investors. They also offer educational resources for investors and startups, aiming to empower entrepreneurs and foster growth in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ startup ecosystem. Notably, Bossa Invest has made significant investments in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, including a Series A investment in Platzi, which raised over $8 million in 2018, and participation in funding rounds for Topica Edtech Group and Classera, a leading MENA edtech platform that secured $40 million in Series A funding in 2022. These transactions highlight Bossa Invest's active role in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech industry, alongside Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir broader investment strategy.

2. Ecossistema SQUARE

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Founded year: 2020
• Headcount: 1-10
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Ecossistema SQUARE is a venture capital firm based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2020. The firm is dedicated to transforming learning through innovative educational solutions. It provides a range of tools and platforms designed to enhance Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ educational experience for both students and educators. Ecossistema SQUARE has been involved in several relevant transactions in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech space, including a significant investment in Proesc, an edtech company focused on intelligent school management systems, which received R$8 million in a Pre-Series A round. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in BAYA Creative Learning and Motrix Techknowledge, both of which are also in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ education sector. These investments reflect SQUARE's commitment to fostering growth and development in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ education industry, making it a key player in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech investment landscape.

3. Crescera Capital

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• Type: Private Equity
• Headquarters: Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Founded year: 2008
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 7
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Crescera Capital is a private equity and venture capital investment firm based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, founded in 2008. The firm specializes in providing growth capital and strategic guidance to mid-sized companies across various sectors, including education, technology, and health. Crescera Capital has a notable track record in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech industry, having made significant investments in companies such as Somos Educação and Anima Educação, both of which are key players in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ Brazilian education landscape. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in QMagico, which raised funds to support its educational initiatives. Their approach aims to enhance operational performance and prepare companies for market opportunities, making Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨m a valuable partner for edtech firms seeking to grow and innovate.

4. Monashees

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2005
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 18
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Monashees is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2005. The firm specializes in investing in technology-based companies across Latin America, providing not only funding but also support in areas such as talent acquisition and fundraising. Monashees has been involved in several notable transactions in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, including Mind Lab, which Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y supported in both Series A and Series B funding rounds, and Coderhouse, where Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y led a $13.5M Series A investment to help Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ company expand its course offerings and platform capabilities. They also invested in Cambly, an online platform for language learning, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir interest in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech space. These investments highlight Monashees' commitment to fostering innovation and growth in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ education technology sector.

5. Canary

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2017
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 23
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Canary is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2017. They specialize in early-stage investments across Latin America, providing capital, co-founding assistance, and fostering a strong community of entrepreneurs. Notably, Canary has invested in several edtech companies, including ChatClass, which raised funds in a seed round in 2017, and Trybe, which secured $10 million in a Series A round in 2020 after previously raising $3.7 million in a seed round in 2019. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in Alicerce, anoÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r edtech company that raised funds in both seed and Series A rounds. These transactions highlight Canary's active role in supporting Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ growth of educational technology startups.

6. Kaszek

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2011
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 17
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Kaszek is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2011. The firm focuses on investing in and supporting entrepreneurs across various technology-driven industries in Latin America. With a commitment to fostering a vibrant technology ecosystem, Kaszek provides capital and strategic guidance to startups. Notably, Kaszek has made significant investments in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, including a $2.7 million seed round for Crack The Code, a Peruvian edtech company, and participation in funding rounds for Digital House, a Buenos Aires-based tech school that has raised over $50 million to enhance its digital training platforms. These transactions highlight Kaszek's active role in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech landscape, supporting innovative educational solutions in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ region.

7. Latitud

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2020
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 24
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Latitud is a venture capital firm and startup accelerator based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2020. The firm focuses on supporting tech founders in Latin America by providing funding, mentorship, and community resources to help startups scale and succeed. Latitud has been involved in various transactions, particularly in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, including Education Journey, which raised $232,955 in a Pre-Seed round, and uDocz, a Peruvian education platform that raised $2M with Latitud's participation. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in oÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r startups like Beconfident and Cometa, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r demonstrating Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir active role in fostering growth within Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ tech ecosystem, including education technology.

8. VOX Capital

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2009
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 1
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VOX Capital is an impact investment firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2009. The firm specializes in managing investments that generate positive social and environmental outcomes, focusing on sectors such as healthcare, education, and climate solutions. In Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, VOX Capital has made significant investments, including a $4.25 million seed round in Aprova Digital and a $4.38 million seed round in Cubos Academy, both announced in December 2022. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in WPensar and Tamboro Educacional, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r demonstrating Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to supporting educational initiatives. Their approach serves both individual and institutional investors who seek to align Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir financial goals with Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir values, particularly in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ context of education.

9. NXTP Ventures

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Founded year: 2011
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 4
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NXTP Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 2011. The firm specializes in investing in early-stage B2B startups across Latin America, focusing on sectors such as Cloud & SaaS, E-commerce, Fintech, and AI. Notably, NXTP Ventures has made significant investments in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech space, including a $1.6 million pre-seed investment in Teachy, a Brazilian edtech company that aims to enhance its AI-powered platform. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y participated in a Series A round for Teachy, raising $7 million, furÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r solidifying Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector. OÅ·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨r investments include Lab4U, which also operates in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ educational technology space, showcasing NXTP's interest in supporting innovative solutions in education.

10. Kptl

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
• Founded year: 2020
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 5
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KPTL is a venture capital firm based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, founded in 2020. With over 15 years of experience in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ investment landscape, KPTL has made more than 124 investments, focusing on innovative startups across various sectors. Notably, KPTL has invested in companies like Escribo, which operates in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ education technology space, and AEVO Innovate, which, while not strictly edtech, contributes to innovative solutions that may intersect with educational needs. Their recent transactions include a Series A investment in Playmove and multiple rounds for AEVO Innovate, showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir active engagement in supporting growth-oriented startups. KPTL provides both capital and strategic guidance to help Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨se companies succeed in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir respective markets.

11. TM3 Capital

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• Type: Corporate
• Headquarters: Cidade Industrial De Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
• Founded year: 2011
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 3
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TM3 Capital is an investment management firm founded in 2011, located in Cidade Industrial De Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil. The firm specializes in long-term investments across various sectors, including venture capital, asset management, and real estate. TM3 Capital aims to optimize portfolios for individual and institutional investors through innovative investment strategies and active participation in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ businesses Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y invest in. Notably, TM3 Capital has invested in several edtech companies, including Codenation, which raised funds in seed rounds in 2017 and 2019, and Já Entendi, which also secured seed funding in 2017. Additionally, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y invested in Fisarmonica, which raised funds in a pre-seed round in 2022. These transactions highlight TM3 Capital's engagement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech sector, showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to supporting educational technology initiatives.

12. Magma Partners

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Providencia, Santiago, Chile
• Founded year: 2014
• Headcount: 11-50
• Number of deals in 2024: 6
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Magma Partners is a venture capital firm based in Providencia, Santiago, Chile, founded in 2014. The firm specializes in early-stage investments across Latin America, providing both funding and advisory services to entrepreneurs. With a portfolio of over 125 companies, Magma Partners aims to address significant regional challenges and support scalable technology businesses. Notably, Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨y have invested in edtech companies such as PleIQ, which focuses on educational tools, and Anyone AI, which aims to train a large number of individuals over Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ next decade. Their diverse investment strategy includes sectors like fintech and insurtech, but Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir engagement in Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech space demonstrates Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to fostering innovation in education technology.

13. ALIVE Ventures

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• Type: Venture Capital
• Headquarters: Bogota, Bogota, Colombia
• Founded year: 2017
• Headcount: 1-10
• Number of deals in 2024: 3
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ALIVE Ventures, formally known as Acumen Latam Impact Ventures, is a not-for-profit organization based in Bogota, Colombia, focused on impact investing in Latin America. Founded in 2017, ALIVE Ventures aims to address economic inequality and improve Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ lives of low-income communities through socially impactful investments. They provide capital and support to companies across various sectors, including education and renewable energy. Notably, ALIVE Ventures has invested in BeeReaders, which raised $3.5M to enhance personalized reading and writing experiences for K-12 students in Latin America and Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ US. They also participated in funding rounds for uPlanner and Slang, both of which contribute to educational technology and solutions, showcasing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ir commitment to advancing Å·²©ÌåÓýƽ̨ edtech landscape.

EdTech Insights: Key Investors in Latin America

Investor	Headquarter	Size	Founded	Deals 2024
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2011	56
	Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	1-10	2020	0
	Rio De Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil	11-50	2008	7
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2005	18
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2017	23
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2011	17
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2020	24
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2009	1
	Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina	11-50	2011	4
	Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil	11-50	2020	5
	Cidade Industrial De Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil	11-50	2011	3
	Providencia, Santiago, Chile	11-50	2014	6
	Bogota, Bogota, Colombia	1-10	2017	3

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