The global EdTech market is expected to reach $348 billion by 2030, and Black founders are shaping its future in powerful ways.
These startups are building tools that expand access to learning, support career growth, and empower students of all ages.
From financial literacy and mentorship to workforce development and affordable degrees, they reflect the creativity and impact driving the next wave of innovation in education.
1. Upswing
Upswing is a virtual student success platform that supports non-traditional and underserved college students through 24/7 tutoring, academic coaching, and mental health services. The platform is used by over 100 colleges and universities, helping more than 2 million students persist and graduate.
2. Career Karma
Career Karma connects career changers with bootcamps and upskilling programs in tech and other high-growth fields. The platform offers coaching, peer mentorship groups, and job placement support. It serves 2.5 million+ monthly users and has raised $52 million in venture funding.
3. Campus
Campus is a fully accredited online community college offering live instruction, coaching, and tutoring—often covered entirely by Pell Grants. Students receive laptops, Wi-Fi, and full support services. The company has raised over $100 million to scale access to high-quality, affordable degrees.
4. Kiddie Kredit
Kiddie Kredit is a mobile app that teaches kids how credit works by assigning a “Kredit Score” based on task completion at home. The platform gamifies personal finance fundamentals and is used by schools, parents, and nonprofits to instill healthy money habits early.
5. Peadbo
Peadbo helps teachers and administrators send personalized, multilingual updates to families using AI-driven communication tools. Designed to improve equity and school-home engagement, the platform supports culturally responsive outreach across K–12 districts.
6. Skilldora
Skilldora is an AI-powered learning platform offering accredited professional development courses taught by avatar instructors. It’s the first U.S.-based EdTech startup to receive global accreditation for AI-instructed learning.
7. MILO Education
MILO provides professional development tools for educators, with a focus on equity, culturally responsive teaching, and SEL (social-emotional learning). Its tech-enabled platform offers virtual learning experiences for school districts, nonprofits, and universities.
