AI + Learning Catalyst

Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence will transform how we teach, learn and grow. This is an unprecedented time to shape how AI will augment — never replace — human intelligence and humanity.

 

Reach is excited to continue its history of backing transformative AI edtech startups. We welcome big ideas and bold execution, grounded in research and impact. If you’re in the early stages of applying AI to tackle big problems in education, this is for you.

 

Apply to the AI + Learning Catalyst

    Early-stage (pre-seed) ideas that apply AI to solve big challenges in education. Approaches that leverage pedagogical best practices and educational research is a plus.

    Pre-product or MVP stage. This is a pre-seed investment with potential for follow-on.

    Up to $100K.

    We work closely alongside founders and connect them to education, research and technical expertise to help them find market validation and scale. We host events with leading industry leaders (like OpenAI) and other funders who share our mission to improve education.

    We’d love to chat! We continue to participate or lead Seed to Series B deals for AI edtech companies from our core fund. Submit your pitch here.

Reach Capital AI Portfolio

  • Replit AI Reach Capital

    Replit

    Bringing the next billion software developers online with AI-powered tools

  • TeachFX AI voice equity

    TeachFX

    Voice AI empowering equity in student class participation and discussion

  • Mainstay AI

    Mainstay

    Research-backed conversation AI that boost enrollment, retention and wellbeing

  • Gradescope AI Reach Capital

    Gradescope

    Streamlining grading and giving consistent feedback (acquired by Turnitin)

  • WriteLab AI Reach Capital

    WriteLab

    Providing personalized feedback on student writing (acquired by Chegg)

  • Mathpix AI Reach Capital

    Mathpix

    Image recognition for math and science handwriting

  • Ello AI Reach Capital

    Ello

    Speech AI that helps children learn to read

  • Koalluh AI Reach Capital

    Koalluh

    Engaging kids in reading by empowering them to create stories

AI Advisory Network

We are supported by a diverse, growing network of leading pioneers in AI for education, hailing from academia, research and industry.

  • Arjun Singh

    Arjun Singh

    Co-founder and CEO of Gradescope (acquired by Turnitin)

  • Matthew Ramirez

    Matthew Ramirez

    Co-founder and CEO of WriteLab (acquired by Chegg)

  • Gabriel Weintraub

    Gabriel Weintraub

    The Amman Mineral Professor of Operations, Information & Technology at Stanford GSB

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