A Leading EdTech Growth Partner
Serent is proud to partner with former teachers, administrators, and K-12 entrepreneurs to help build the future of K-12 education
By the Numbers
Our influence in EdTech continues to grow
11
Platform Investments
11M+
Student Lives Impacted
50
States Using Serent Portfolio Products
36+
Executives and Board Members Placed in EdTech Companies
Our Roots in Education
The education sector has been a core focus of Serent’s investment efforts since our founding in 2008. Our roots in education run deep, from Limited Partners that include several world-renowned institutions of higher education to one of our firm’s partners who is a former Teach For America educator. The mission of educating the next generation is embedded in our DNA.
Understanding Market Dynamics
Since 2008, Serent has partnered with several high-growth EdTech companies to help accelerate their growth.
We bring a deep appreciation for the nuances of serving this diverse and highly fragmented market. Pedagogical and administrative needs vary widely by region, state, district, and even individual schools—not to mention differences by age range and student population. As a result, EdTech is far from a one-size-fits-all market.
Long sales cycles and shifting federal, state, and local funding sources further add to the complexity. In our experience, success in EdTech often requires a strong regional ground game built on intimate local knowledge, grassroots customer advocates, and relationship-driven sales.
Supporting Bootstrapped EdTech Founders
We take pride in being a top-50, founder-friendly, growth-oriented firm—and the only founder-friendly investment firm with a dedicated focus on K-12 education technology.
With deep experience in the K-12 market, the Serent team partners closely with EdTech founders to help navigate a shifting landscape, maximize long-term shareholder value, and deliver the impact and results their offerings deserve.
No matter which corner of this dynamic market you’re focused on, we look forward to meeting you, learning about your journey, and exploring how we can partner.
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