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Spain's MenteLista is tapping into the US$63-billion English language education market by teaching children to learn the natural way in 10-minute sessions every day.
Spain's MenteLista is tapping into the US$63-billion English language education market by teaching children to learn the natural way in 10-minute sessions every day.
A mobile platform that combines online medical counseling with offline clinical services to address mother-and-child healthcare concerns.
A mobile platform that combines online medical counseling with offline clinical services to address mother-and-child healthcare concerns.
Aimed at users in smaller Chinese cities, this startup relieves parental concerns about child safety in kindergarten and helps classrooms go digital.
Aimed at users in smaller Chinese cities, this startup relieves parental concerns about child safety in kindergarten and helps classrooms go digital.
In a country of rote learning, Sharkpark makes science and mathematics fun and engaging for kids through a combination of online-offline classes and hands-on kits.
In a country of rote learning, Sharkpark makes science and mathematics fun and engaging for kids through a combination of online-offline classes and hands-on kits.
China’s largest online parenting community Babytree is the first to identify the core needs of (new) mothers: gain parenting knowledge, socialize, record and share, shopping.
China’s largest online parenting community Babytree is the first to identify the core needs of (new) mothers: gain parenting knowledge, socialize, record and share, shopping.
By boosting informatization at Chinese state schools using cloud-based platforms, Xuele in turn enhances teaching/learning so students won’t need extra tuition, lessening their load.
By boosting informatization at Chinese state schools using cloud-based platforms, Xuele in turn enhances teaching/learning so students won’t need extra tuition, lessening their load.
Powered by analytics, this homework app relieves teachers from setting/marking homework while analyzing individual progress, so teachers can deliver more personalized, productive teaching.
Powered by analytics, this homework app relieves teachers from setting/marking homework while analyzing individual progress, so teachers can deliver more personalized, productive teaching.
Thanks to Beile’s integrated online-offline education system, Chinese children can get an American education and perfect their English from young, without having to go abroad.
Thanks to Beile’s integrated online-offline education system, Chinese children can get an American education and perfect their English from young, without having to go abroad.
Toutoushidao Capital (Datou Capital)
Toutoushidao Capital was co-founded in 2015 by Cao Guoxiong, partner of Matrix Partners China, and Wu Xiaobo, a well-known financial writer. Mainly targeting the culture and entertainment sectors, it had planned to invest RMB 2bn–RMB 3bn in the next three years.
Toutoushidao Capital was co-founded in 2015 by Cao Guoxiong, partner of Matrix Partners China, and Wu Xiaobo, a well-known financial writer. Mainly targeting the culture and entertainment sectors, it had planned to invest RMB 2bn–RMB 3bn in the next three years.
Lei Ming graduated from Peking University (PKU) with a master's degree in Computer Science. While at university, he was a member of the PKU Sky Network search engine program. In 2000, Lei became one of the seven founding members of Baidu, where he led the search engine design and development team. Lei received his MBA from Stanford Business School in 2003. In 2005, he returned to China and started Kuwo Music, now one of the largest music platforms in China. As an angel investor, Lei focuses on the sectors of AI, consumption, education, medical services and entertainment.
Lei Ming graduated from Peking University (PKU) with a master's degree in Computer Science. While at university, he was a member of the PKU Sky Network search engine program. In 2000, Lei became one of the seven founding members of Baidu, where he led the search engine design and development team. Lei received his MBA from Stanford Business School in 2003. In 2005, he returned to China and started Kuwo Music, now one of the largest music platforms in China. As an angel investor, Lei focuses on the sectors of AI, consumption, education, medical services and entertainment.
GF Qianhe is an equity investment company launched by GF Securities in May 2012. Incorporated as Guangfa Qianhe Investments Co Ltd, with a registered capital of RMB 500m, the company was one of the earliest alternative investment companies to gain approval from the Securities Commission of China. As of late 2018, GF Qianhe has invested in 86 equity-related projects, among which four have gone public. By the end of 2014, its total investment value reached almost RMB 2bn and revenues of over RMB 340m.
GF Qianhe is an equity investment company launched by GF Securities in May 2012. Incorporated as Guangfa Qianhe Investments Co Ltd, with a registered capital of RMB 500m, the company was one of the earliest alternative investment companies to gain approval from the Securities Commission of China. As of late 2018, GF Qianhe has invested in 86 equity-related projects, among which four have gone public. By the end of 2014, its total investment value reached almost RMB 2bn and revenues of over RMB 340m.
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China edtech companies pivot to survive private tutoring crackdown
AI adaptive personalized learning is the bright star, attracting investors and corporates
Voicemod: Voice-tweaking tech that's conquering esports and streamers
Backed by esports and gaming VC BITKRAFT Ventures, Voicemod has become a leading name in voice modification tech for gamers and livestreamers, with 2.5m MAU across 65 countries
New sectors, strategies come into play as investors respond to China's Big Tech curbs
Amid the crackdown on China’s tech giants, some investors are sussing out less risky sectors, while heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity stay in for the long haul
After a Covid-led boom in 2020, what next for China's K-12 edtech?
Unicorns Yuanfudao and Zuoyebang raised more than $6bn combined last year as demand for online learning continues to grow, but some smaller players are running out of cash
China's Yuanfudao now the world's most valuable edtech with $2.2bn new funding
Yuanfudao’s second tranche of its Series G funding follows the $1bn it raised in March, bringing its valuation to $15.5bn
Spanish VR edtech Play2Speak targets China's K-12 market
Keen on the multibillion-dollar tutoring market in Asia, Play2Speak creates VR immersive learning to help kids overcome the fear of learning a new language
Squirrel AI: Edtech's AI-based personalized tutoring eases load for students and teachers
Used by more than 3m students, unicorn Squirrel AI tracks learning outcomes in real time and adapts teaching, proving more effective than traditional methods
In depth: The business ecosystems China’s tech giants and unicorns build
Startups could accept to join Alibaba, Tencent or other tech giants in their ecosystems and scale quickly. Or they could say no and keep their independence. But do they really have a choice?
Cautiously opportunistic: How Indonesian VCs are riding out the Covid-19 crisis
Indonesian VCs on how they are doing deals during Covid-19, and their advice to startups, from how to cut costs to M&A
Edpuzzle waives fees for video learning platform during coronavirus pandemic
Spanish edtech startup Edpuzzle lets teachers create engaging remote-learning tools from easily accessible online videos
Xrush makes brushing fun for kids with "smart toothbrushes"
Imitating every brushing move by a child, Xrush's smart gadget uses interactive games to motivate kids to brush their teeth properly
Covid-19 has renewed investors' interest in China's online education sector
Will skyrocketing demand for online education during Covid-19 give China's edtechs that long-awaited push to profitability?
Xuebacoming: Promising edtech had compliance issues from day one
Other hefty mistakes also contributed to Xuebacoming's demise – proof that investor and media support, and a booming market, won't guarantee success
Covid-19: A closer look at how China's businesses and consumer behavior have changed
The lockdown in China has reshaped how people work and live. Some of the changes may be short-term, but others probably have become a part of life
Spanish tech companies launch multi-project Covid-19 portal to help citizens and authorities
Startups including Glovo, CARTO and Cabify join forces with the likes of Google, Apple and IBM in the #StopCorona initiative to help Spain fight the pandemic