SHARK TANKS @ EDTECH WEEK

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A series of Shark Tanks will feature EdTech “Sharks” - global early stage EdTech investors - and companies representing every global startup ecosystem.

APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OPEN.

MEET OUR 2024 SHARK TANK WINNERS

Hand-picked from hundreds of applications, 20 companies took the stage at EDTECH WEEK to pitch to a panel of “Sharks.” Congratulations to our 2024 Shark Tank Winners: Hardskills, Cartedo, Highfive Schools, and College Contact. We can't wait to see the impact you continue to make!

  • Startups harnessing the power of AI to personalize learning, enhance instructional methods, or streamline administrative processes in educational environments.

    2024 Finalist: Cartedo

  • Innovations that redefine how we learn and develop skills to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce, focusing on new work models, reskilling, and continuous learning.

    2024 Finalist: Hardskills 

  • Groundbreaking solutions aimed at transforming the K12 education system, improving student outcomes, teacher support, or addressing access and equity challenges in primary and secondary education.

    2024 Winner: Highfive Schools

  • Tools and platforms that empower individuals to explore, navigate, and succeed in their career journeys, with a focus on pathfinding, mentorship, and skills alignment with market needs.

    2024 Winner: College Contact

MEET OUR PREVIOUS SHARKS

  • Claire Zau

    Claire Zau

    Vice President at GSV Ventures | ASU+GSV Summit

  • Daniel Jhin Yoo

    Daniel Jhin Yoo

    Founder at Long Term Impact

  • Graham Forman

    Graham Forman

    Managing Director and Founder at Edovate Capital

  • GEORGE KANE

    GEORGE KANE

    General Manager Education Ventures at Emerson Collective

  • JASON LEVIN

    JASON LEVIN

    Executive Director, WGU Labs

  • Kate Ballinger

    Kate Ballinger

    Principal at Kalos Ventures

  • Liam Pisano

    Liam Pisano

    Managing Partner at EduLab Capital Partners

  • Mady Duboc

    Lumos Capital Group

  • Mike Hangan

    Strada Education Foundation

  • Robb Doub

    Robb Doub

    Co-Founder and General Partner at New Markets Venture Partners

  • Sabari Raja

    Sabari Raja

    Managing Partner at JFF Ventures

  • STEVE KUPFER

    STEVE KUPFER

    Partner at Reach Capital

  • Jason horne

    Partner, Co-President, GSV

  • Virginie Raphael

    Founder & Managing Director at Full Circle Fund

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PAST winners

The Sharks chose a winner across each category and subsequently voted to select Finalists. Meet the Past Winners below!