Anthropic Secures $200M Grant Partnership with Gates Foundation
Anthropic announced a partnership with the Gates Foundation that includes $200 million in grant funding, Claude usage credits, and technical support for programs in global health, life sciences, education, and economic mobility over the next four years. The collaboration aims to improve AI accessibility for African languages, develop knowledge graphs for teachers, and support research on drug candidates for HPV and preeclampsia.
TimelyCare Acquires Alongside to Expand AI‑Powered Student Support
TimelyCare, a virtual care provider for education, announced the acquisition of Alongside, an AI‑driven coaching platform for students. The deal adds an early‑intervention layer to TimelyCare’s services, enabling continuous, clinician‑guided support across campuses. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Flashpass Secures $4.1M Seed Funding Led by J2 Ventures
Flashpass, a Columbus‑based workforce training platform, announced a $4.1 million seed round led by J2 Ventures with participation from Seven Stars Ventures, RiverPark Ventures and Uncommon Projects. The funding will be used to develop new products, expand into government and education...
Saudi Edtech Startup GAGA Raises $2.5M in Pre-Series A Round Led by Phoenix Venture Partners
Saudi-based edtech startup GAGA announced it has closed a $2.5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Phoenix Venture Partners, with participation from family offices and individual investors. The capital will be used to expand its teacher network, enhance its...
Beanstack Acquires Comics Plus to Form Joyful Reading Company
Reading‑engagement platform Beanstack announced the acquisition of digital comics subscription service Comics Plus, creating a new brand, Joyful Reading Company. Terms were not disclosed. The deal expands Beanstack's literacy and reading offerings for educators, librarians and families.
UpGrad Signs Term Sheet to Acquire Unacademy in All-Stock Deal
Online education platform upGrad has signed a term sheet to acquire edtech firm Unacademy in an all‑stock transaction. The acquisition will be a 100% share swap, with Unacademy’s co‑founder and CEO Gaurav Munjal remaining at the helm. Valuation details remain...
IQtech Closes First Investment Round Backed by Selexi and Yuniro
Qatar-based healthtech startup iQtech announced the close of its first investment round, raising an undisclosed amount from European assessment technology firm Selexi and deep‑tech partner Yuniro. The funding will accelerate development of its AI‑powered XR medical simulation platform, EsculapioVR, and...
Hyperbond Studio Raises $500K Seed Round for AI-Powered Language Learning App
Singapore-based Hyperbond Studio announced a $500,000 seed round to fund its AI companionship language‑learning app Call Me Sensei. The round was backed by NLS Ventures, Loyal VC, Attribute Global Ventures, Julius Baer and Plug and Play APAC. The capital will...