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Educapital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, that invests in European startups focused on education technology and the future of work. The firm operates as a regulated impact fund, typically writing checks between €3 million and €10 million for companies in the late seed to Series B stages. Educapital manages over €200 million in total assets under management across two primary investment vehicles, including a €150 million second fund that closed in 2022. The firm has built a portfolio of more than 30 companies, backing notable education and human resources platforms such as 360Learning, Labster, and Preply. Recent investment activity includes participating in a €15 million funding round for the startup MyEdSpace and an €18 million capital raise for Edflex. Educapital was founded in 2017 by Marie-Christine Levet and Litzie Maarek.
Key people at Educapital.
Key people at Educapital.
Educapital is Europe’s largest venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to EdTech and the future of work, managing around $200 million in assets. Founded as an impact fund, Educapital’s mission is to improve educational outcomes, enhance access to quality education, and expand work opportunities through technology-driven innovation. It invests primarily in European startups across all segments of education and learning, including K12, higher education, lifelong learning, corporate learning, and talent management. The fund targets early revenue to scaling-stage companies, typically from Seed to Series B rounds, with investments ranging from €1 million to €10 million. Educapital’s portfolio includes over 30 innovative companies transforming how people learn and work, emphasizing social impact by promoting inclusion, reach, and improved learning efficacy[1][2][4][5].
Educapital was founded in 2017 by Marie-Christine Levet and Litzie Maarek, two female entrepreneurs with extensive experience in investment, entrepreneurship, and management. They identified the education sector as significantly under-digitized and poised for technological transformation. Their vision was to create a venture capital firm that delivers both financial returns and measurable social impact by focusing on education and skills development. Since its inception, Educapital has evolved to become the first specialized impact fund in Europe targeting education and skills, launching a second fund in 2022 to back future European EdTech leaders. The firm is headquartered in Paris and has steadily expanded its portfolio and influence across Europe[1][3][4][7].
Educapital rides the wave of digital transformation in education and workforce development, sectors that have historically been under-digitized but are now rapidly evolving due to technological advances and societal needs. The timing is critical as the demand for scalable, inclusive, and effective education solutions grows amid global skill gaps and changing labor markets. Market forces such as increased adoption of AI, mobile learning, and remote work tools favor Educapital’s investment thesis. By backing innovative startups, Educapital influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating the adoption of technology in education, promoting equitable access, and helping build a sustainable society through improved human capital development[1][3][4].
Educapital is well-positioned to continue leading European EdTech investment, especially as education and workforce technologies become increasingly vital in a fast-changing world. Future trends shaping its journey include AI-driven personalized learning, lifelong upskilling, and hybrid learning models. The fund’s commitment to impact investing and inclusion will likely deepen its influence, helping startups scale globally while addressing critical social challenges. As the education sector embraces digital innovation, Educapital’s role as a specialized, impact-focused investor will be pivotal in shaping the future of learning and work in Europe and beyond[1][2][4].
