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Global EdTech Funding 2022 – Half Year Update

$11.4B of EdTech Venture Funding for 1H 2022.A moderate slow-down would deliver around $17B+ for the full year.

Global Climate Tech Venture Funding 2022 – Half Year Update

Climate Tech set a record half with $26.8B in venture funding in 968+ deals. Q2 has slowed quite significantly, we expect $40B+ for the full year.

Global Health Funding 2022 – Half Year Update

Funding continues to flow in the first half of 2022 with $49.7B growth capital for health firms, despite a correction for digital and concerns around falling valuations.

The Complete List of Global Climate Tech Unicorns

The Complete List of Global Climate Tech Unicorns

The Complete List of Global Impact Unicorns

The Complete List of Global Impact Unicorns

Higher Education Digital Transformation Workshops

Assessing Digital Capability to inform strategic decision-making

The Complete List of Global EdTech Unicorns

The Complete List of Global EdTech Unicorns

Core values: Fitness market continues to innovate despite stock market correction

Share price woes mask underlying strong revenue growth for home fitness brands with subscription numbers outpacing pre-pandemic expectations.

Healthcare Megarounds: 2022 activity dominated by Biotech

66 healthcare funding rounds in excess of $100M, totalling $11.7B in ‘megarounds’ despite a rapidly cooling market

2021 North America HealthTech 200. Where are they now?

How are North America Top 200 HealthTech Startups of 2021 performing and where are they now?

4 webinars to explore disruptive innovation in digital health

Join HolonIQ’s Health Intelligence Unit in a series of webinars focused on the fast-moving world of digital health.

Innovation and the Opioid Crisis

A $40B+ industry in the US alone. Big Fines for Big Pharma, emerging policy and new  “Addiction Tech” on a mission to change the paradigm for the treatment of pain.

100 Universities established an OPM, Bootcamp or Pathways partnership in Q1 2022

Bootcamps are directing more resources B2B and B2G, OPMs are growing existing partnerships further and evolving their technology and healthcare programs.

Global Digital Health 1000 – 2021 Stats and 2022 Applications Open

Benchmarking the 2021 Global Digital Health 1000 as we open applications for 2022

Global Digital Health VC Funding – Q1 2022 Update

$9.1B of Digital Health Venture Funding for Q1 2022, moderating a record-setting 2021. EU strong, US moderating, China collapsing

$12.6T of value in 6,167 Global Health Stocks

The Big Picture: Understanding the scale of Global Healthcare Stocks

The Complete List of Global HealthTech Unicorns

The Complete List of Global HealthTech Unicorns

Global Climate Tech 1000 – 2021 Stats and 2022 Applications Open

Benchmarking the 2021 Global Climate Tech 1000 as we open Applications for 2022

Education Technology in Latin America and the Caribbean

A joint report with IDB Group maps the innovations and impact of EdTech in the LAC region, identifying key challenges and opportunities for greater impact.

Global Impact VC Funding – Q1 2022 Update

$24.8B of Impact Venture Capital in Q1 2022, focused on Climate, Education and Health Technology on-pace for $100B full year trend.

Global Climate Tech VC Funding – Q1 2022 Update

$11.2B of Climate Tech Venture Funding for Q1 2022. EU and China pacing ahead, US on-trend and global momentum for $45B full-year.

2022 Global Education Market – Open Briefing

Experience the advanced technology at HolonIQ that is powering decisions that matter for the world’s most forward-thinking nations, institutions, companies and investors.

HolonIQ at ASU GSV 2022

The world’s leading platform for impact market intelligence.

Global EdTech VC Funding – Q1 2022 Update

$4.5B of EdTech Venture Funding for Q1 2022. India is surging with ByJu’s, LEAD School and Emeritus leading. The US and EU are holding strong run-rates. Chinese funding pauses for now.

5 Digital Transformation Themes for Higher Education in 2022

Explore key topics and event recordings from our latest deep dive into Digital Transformation in Higher Education.

The 2022 Global State of Women’s Leadership

In honor of International Women’s Day, each year we take stock of women’s leadership around the world.

Higher Education Digital Transformation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Findings from a study into digital transformation in HE, with early insights into how institutions are considering their future after COVID-19.

Accelerated Digital Skills and the ‘Bootcamp Boom’

The market for accelerated digital skills is stepping up to a whole new level. Bootcamps, among others, are evolving rapidly to meet the opportunity.

Global EdTech 1000 – 2021 Stats and 2022 Applications Open

Benchmarking the 2021 Global EdTech 1000 as we open applications for 2022

Global Case Studies. Digital Transformation in Higher Education.

HolonIQ’s Global Case Studies share the process of digital transformation with snapshots of how institutions are building digital capabilities along the student lifecycle.

1,100+ Climate Tech VC Deals in 2021 across 50 categories

$37B of Climate Tech VC mapped to the Global Climate Tech Landscape 1.0

306 Global Education Stocks lost $120B of value in 2021, down 40%

2022 opened with 306 listed education companies, dropping $146B in market cap in 2021 (mostly China), before gaining $26B through 20 IPOs.

$196B International Education Market set to reach $433B by 2030 @ 7.4% CAGR

The resurgence of international education will see today’s 5+ million enrollments recover and reach more than 8 million enrollments by 2030.

Digital Capability in Higher Education. 2022 Global Insights.

334 Higher Education Industry Leaders from 41 countries shared their latest reflections about digital capability in higher education. Our annual survey updates the global picture of performance, gaps and priorities.

2022 Global Education Outlook

HolonIQ’s annual analysis of the global education market and expectations for 2022 and beyond.

594 Universities established an OPM, Bootcamp or Pathways partnership in 2021

86% of Global Universities established a revenue sharing relationship with their OPM partner.

Exploring Higher Education Digital Transformation in 2022

HolonIQ’s Higher Education series continues with 5 new webinars.

Breaking Down Online Postsecondary Enrollment Growth in the United States

Welcome to the multi-speed online enrollment economy. The highs and the lows of the top 20+ institutions.

80 Women from 25 Countries Leading Global Digital Health Startups.

Spotlighting the women leading the world’s most promising Digital Health Startups.

Global Climate Tech Venture Capital Report – Full Year 2021

$37B Global Venture Capital was invested into Climate Tech in 2021.

Global EdTech Venture Capital Report – Full Year 2021

$20.8B of EdTech Venture Capital Investment in 2021 through more than 1,500 Funding Rounds.

2021 North America EdTech 200

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 200 most promising EdTech startups from North America.

92 Women from 25 Countries Leading Global Climate Tech Startups.

Spotlighting the women leading the world’s most promising Climate Tech Startups.

450+ University Partnerships in the first three quarters of 2021

Presidents, Vice Chancellors, Provosts and Deans around the world are increasingly opting for partnerships to accelerate progress towards their institutional objectives.

2021 Europe Digital Health 200

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 200 most promising Digital Health startups across Europe.

2021 Southeast Asia EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from Southeast Asia.

2021 Europe EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 100 most promising EdTech startups from Europe.

2021 East Asia Digital Health 200

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 200 most promising Digital Health startups from East Asia.

2021 Sub Saharan Africa Digital Health 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Digital Health startups from Sub Saharan Africa.

2021 North America Digital Health 200

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 200 most promising Digital Health startups from North America.

2021 East Asia EdTech 150

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 150 most promising EdTech startups from East Asia.

2021 Australia and New Zealand Digital Health 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Digital Health startups from Australia and New Zealand.

2021 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Digital Health 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Digital Health startups from Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

2021 Southeast Asia Digital Health 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Digital Health startups from Southeast Asia.

2021 Middle East & North Africa EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from the Middle East & North Africa region.

2021 India & South Asia EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 100 most promising EdTech startups from India & South Asia.

2021 South Asia Digital Health 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Digital Health startups from South Asia.

HolonIQ names top 1000 Climate Tech companies, launches open source framework at COP26

HolonIQ released the ‘Climate Tech 1000’, a list of the 1000 most promising Climate Tech startups and companies around the world. An open-source taxonomy was also announced, with the full report to be launched at COP26.

2021 Nordic and Baltic EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from the Nordic and Baltic region.

2021 North America Climate Tech 200

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 200 most promising Climate Tech startups from North America.

2021 Europe Climate Tech 200

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 200 most promising Climate Tech startups from Europe.

2021 East Asia Climate Tech 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Climate Tech startups from East Asia.

2021 Sub Saharan Africa Climate Tech 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Climate Tech startups from Sub Saharan Africa.

2021 Latin America (LATAM) Climate Tech 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Climate Tech startups from Latin America.

2021 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Climate Tech 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Climate Tech startups from MENA.

2021 Nordic Baltic Climate Tech 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Climate Tech startups from Nordic Baltic.

2021 Southeast Asia Climate Tech 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Climate Tech startups from Southeast Asia.

2021 India and South Asia Climate Tech 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Climate Tech startups from India and South Asia. In partnership with Climate Collective.

4 Strategic Shifts in Higher Education

Digital transformation remains high on the agenda for HE institutions around the world, bringing both challenges and opportunities.

2021 Africa EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from Sub-Saharan Africa.

2021 Latin America Digital Health 50

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 50 most promising Digital Health startups from Latin America.

2021 Israel EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from Israel

K-12 Digital Instruction and Assessment market to reach $42B by 2025

Digital Instruction and Assessment is accelerating in K12 around the world. Demand will more than double by 2025, surging through COVID and starting a new chapter as schools reimagine the role of digital in learning.

2021 Australia and New Zealand EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 50 most promising EdTech startups from Australia & New Zealand

2021 Russia and CIS EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 100 most promising EdTech startups from Russia and the CIS countries

Ежегодный список 100 самых перспективных EdTech-стартапов из России и стран СНГ HolonIQ

$14.9B Global EdTech Funding 2021 – Q3 Update

3X Europe Funding. 2X US. India Surge and China Collapse.

2021 Australia and New Zealand Climate Tech 100

HolonIQ’s inaugural list of the 100 most promising Climate Tech startups from Australia and New Zealand.

2020 North America EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are North America Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2021 LATAM EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the 100 most promising EdTech startups from Latin America and the Caribbean

2020 Southeast Asia EdTech 50. Where are they now?

How are Southeast Asia’s Top 50 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2020 Europe EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are Europe Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2020 India & South Asia EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are India & South Asia’s Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2020 Nordic-Baltic EdTech 50. Where are they now?

How are Nordic-Baltic’s Top 50 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2020 Africa EdTech 50. Where are they now?

How are Africa’s Top 50 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

2020 ANZ EdTech 50. Where are they now?

How are Australia & New Zealand’s Top 50 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

Global Education Stocks – 2021 Half Year Update

Record IPOs meets China’s stock decline. A tale of two stories.

2020 Russia and CIS EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are Russia and the CIS Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

OPM + MOOC = OPX. 244 University Partnerships in the first half of 2021

OPM + MOOC = OPX. 244 University Partnerships in the first half of 2021

2020 LATAM EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are LATAM’s Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

Global EdTech Funding 2021 – Half Year Update

$10B of EdTech investment in 1H 2021 through 568 EdTech Funding Rounds.

107 EdTech $100m+ Mega Funding Rounds

The fundraising evolution of every single EdTech player globally that has ever raised a USD$100m+ funding

2020 China EdTech 100. Where are they now?

How are China’s Top 100 EdTech Startups of 2020 performing and where are they now?

总融资近百亿，2020中国百强教育科技企业势如破竹

在2020年曾经位列百强的中国教育科技初创企业表现如何，他们现在是什么处境？

Job and Talent Tech 3x ‘crowding out’ Post Secondary Innovation Funding

$30B of private funding in 5 Years fueling the future of post-secondary learning and earning.

MENA EdTech. Accelerating innovation across the Middle East and North Africa.

MENA EdTech. Accelerating innovation across the Middle East and North Africa.

$60B D2C language learning market to double by 2025, led by digital delivering 3X growth.

The Global Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Language Learning market will nearly double by 2025, reaching $115B and led by digital, delivering 3X growth in just five years.

6 key themes from the Higher Education Digital Transformation Webinar Series

Explore key topics, event recordings and summaries from our deep dive into Digital Transformation in Higher Education.

109 new University Partnerships with OPMs, Bootcamps and Pathways in Q1 2021

Universities around the world are accelerating their adoption of Academic Public-Private Partnerships.

3 Scenarios for Higher Education. Alpha Prototype.

Born out of Education in 2030 (HolonIQ’s ‘Pre-COVID’ five scenarios deep dive), our Global Higher Education Network reviewed an ‘alpha’ prototype of ‘Three Scenarios for Higher Education’.

Higher Education Webinar. 3 Scenarios for Higher Education.

Explore the spectrum of possible futures for Higher Education, drawing on analysis of emerging underlying trends and key drivers.

International Higher Education. Emerging Digital Models.

New possibilities and ideas are helping to re-envision how international higher education might look post-COVID.

Coursera and 300+ Global Education IPOs

Coursera made its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange late March through an IPO and is now trading under the ticker symbol “COUR.” The company raised $520M and closed it’s first day of trading with a $5.9 billion market cap.

MOOCs. Then. Now. Next

Tracking the evolution of the MOOC, which started the last decade as a proof of concept and finished with 380 million students globally.

International Education. Post COVID Global Flows & Models.

Pre COVID, nearly five million international students studied overseas each year. In November 2019, before the pandemic hit, we shared our outlook that, by 2030, expected to see seven million international students each year.

Global EdTech Venture Capital Update – Q1 2021

Q1 delivered nearly $4B of Global EdTech Venture Capital, on track to meet the 2020 record of $16.1B. The US has already deployed $1B for 2021, challenging the $2.5B total for 2020. Strong starts all around the world.

US EdTech. Late-Stage Venture Funding Deep Dive.

The United States EdTech market has led a global wave to transform the way the world learns. Q1 2021 has seen a massive VC funding expansion in the US, already half of the 2020 funding total at the end of the first quarter.

Makers, Marketplaces and MOOCs. The Anatomy of Online Course Platforms.

Zooming out to make sense of the global online course platform landscape.

Mapping University Partnerships

A global view of OPMs, MOOCs and Bootcamps and the Academic PPP Landscape.

Micro-Credentials – Global Panel Results.

320 Higher Education leaders shared their insights on Micro-Credentials in our recent research. These findings contribute to our evolving insights into the current state and future possibilities for alternative and micro-credentials globally.

Women EdTech CEOs and Founders. Deep Diving Diversity.

Women EdTech CEOs and Leaders. The Global State of Play

Women CEOs & Leaders. The Global State of Play.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re taking stock of women’s leadership around the world.

Top 200. The Women who are starting and leading Global EdTech Startups.

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re spotlighting the women who are leading the world’s 800 most promising EdTech Startups.

Global OPM and OPX Market to reach $13.3B by 2025

The US OPX market will double by 2025. International markets will see almost 4x growth.

Global Online Degree and Micro-Credential Market to reach $117B by 2025

Our ‘Mid-COVID’ sizing update upgrades the outlook for Global Online Degrees and Micro-Credentials by $20B+.

Four Micro-Credentialing Themes to Explore in HE

This second webinar in our Higher Education Digital Transformation series examined the size, shape and potential future scenarios for micro and alternative credentials. The webinar is part of a 2021 HolonIQ series exploring new models, technologies and partnerships emerging in Higher Education.

The Complete List of Global Impact SPACs – Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

The complete list of SPACs targeting companies working to build a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Sizing the Global EdTech Market. Mode vs Model

D2C vs B2B. Hardware, Software, and Services. EdTech is growing fast as modes and models compete for growth around the world.

Micro and Alternative Credentials. Size, Shape and Scenarios – Part 1

Four Scenarios and the $10B Micro and Alternative Credential Market

Understanding Digital Transformation in Higher Education

HolonIQ recently launched a new webinar series focusing on Higher Education Digital Transformation. The series explores the new models, technologies and partnerships emerging in the sector and brings together a growing global network to discuss the future shape of higher education.

1,377 University Partnerships. OPM & Bootcamp PPPs.

450+ US Universities and over 300 International Institutions have collectively established 1,377 partnerships with an OPM, Bootcamp or International Pathway to innovate core business and accelerate growth.

EdTech vs HealthTech 2020 VC Investment Trends

Asia leads Digital Education Investment. North America leads Digital Health. Globally over $60B of VC was invested in these two incredible digital engines of economic and social wellbeing in 2020. An incredibly challenging year.

6 webinars to explain the rapidly transforming higher education market

HolonIQ’s Higher Education Digital Transformation Webinar Series

10 charts that explain the Global Education Technology market

Everything you need to know about the Global Education Technology Market in 10 charts

2021 Global Education Outlook

HolonIQ’s annual analysis of the global education market and expectations for 2021 and beyond.

Benchmarking Digital Reach in Global EdTech

EdTech Digital Reach doubled over the last 3 years. MOOC’s nearly achieved 4x growth.

$16.1B of Global EdTech Venture Capital in 2020

EdTech VC has grown 32x since 2010, reaching a record $16.1B in 2020.

Digital Capability in Higher Education. Initial Global Insights

312 University Leaders and Industry Executives from 30 countries shared their initial insights about digital capability in higher education, painting a global picture of current performance, gaps and priorities.

HolonIQ North America EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross North America.

How SPAC mergers work

2-minute briefing on how special purpose acquisition companies work.

HolonIQ Europe EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross Europe.

HolonIQ India & South Asia EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross South Asia.

EdTech vs HealthTech – Q3 2020

Nearly 20% of Global GDP is spent on Education and Healthcare. The pandemic marks a massive inflection point for these two precious and grossly under-appreciated engines of economic and social wellbeing.

10 Charts for a Changing Education Market

The charts that visualise the challenges and opportunities of education in 2020.

HolonIQ Australia & New Zealand EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross Australia and New Zealand.

770 Universities. 200 OPMs, Bootcamps and Pathways.

Thirty plus years of public-private partnerships are the foundation of a broad University partnership ecosystem supporting institutional objectives and innovation of the higher education model.

EdTech Unicorn Mega-Funding Evolution

$11B of VC and 11 years later, the funding evolution of the world’s 20 EdTech Unicorns is a sage reminder that EdTech is a long-game.

$8.3B Global EdTech Venture Capital after Q3 2020

The first three-quarters of 2020 mark a global record for EdTech Venture Capital. Q4 boasts a strong pipeline with reasonable potential 2020 will top $10B of VC for the full year.

Wellness in Global Education. Impact + Growth.

Physical and mental wellbeing in education is finally in the spotlight. Wellness from K12 to Workforce will grow at 25%+ CAGR through to 2025.

HolonIQ Africa EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross Sub-Saharan Africa.

HolonIQ Russia & CIS EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsin the Russia and CIS region.

HolonIQ Nordic-Baltic EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross the Nordic-Baltic region.

Global EdTech market to reach $404B by 2025 – 16.3% CAGR.

‘Post-COVID’ update to HolonIQ’s Global Market Sizing. Powered by our ‘top-down’ global education economic model and tens of thousands of ‘bottom-up’ machine learning revenue estimates.

79% Growth in OPM+ Partnerships. 1000+ University Partnerships Since 2000.

2020 will see almost 300 new University-OPX Partnerships, almost doubling the 2019 numbers as higher education accelerates its move to online learning, bringing the total number of partnerships today to over 1,000.

The 2021 Global Learning Landscape

Our latest open-source taxonomy for the future of education. Mapping the evolving learning and talent innovation landscape.

$4.5B Global EdTech Venture Capital for 1H 2020

The first half of 2020 was the second largest half-year for Global EdTech Venture Capital. We are reconfirming our expectation that over $87bn will be invested in EdTech over the next 10 years, almost triple the prior decade.

58 EdTech Mega $100m+ VC Rounds

The fundraising evolution of every single education player globally that has raised a USD$100m+ VC round

2.5x Global MOOC Web Traffic

MOOC’s digital reach just grew 2.5x, up 300 million monthly visits globally, as isolated learners seek immediate solutions to their knowledge and skills needs amid a rapidly-evolving work landscape.

HolonIQ Southeast Asia EdTech 50

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross Southeast Asia.

HolonIQ LATAM EdTech 100

HolonIQ’s annual list of the most innovative EdTech startupsacross Latin America.

The Topography and Seismic Shifts of Global Education to Employment

The Education to Employment pipeline is experiencing an unforeseen disruption and the challenge ahead is enormous.

Prototyping Global Education Stock Indices

Experimental Market Cap weighted Geographic and Sector Indices

Education Publishing and the $140B Digital Disruption

The $140B global publishing industry has been navigating digital disruption for at least two decades. EdTech’s $160B+ market today will more than double by 2025, dwarfing the publishing market at large.

Southeast Asia EdTech – $480M of VC in 5 Years

The education innovation opportunity in Southeast Asia is rapidly gaining momentum. Often overshadowed by that of its neighbours, China and India, Southeast Asia is building a vibrant, much needed and regionally focused ecosystem.

$74B Online Degree Market in 2025, up from $36B in 2019.

Pre COVID-19, the online degree market was one of the fastest-growing segments of global higher education. A $74B Online Degree Market in 2025 sounds like a lot, but not compared to Global Higher Education, today a $2.2T global industry. Online Degrees would still represent less than 4% of the Global Higher Education Market at these levels.

The $7B Global OPM and Academic PPP Market

OPMs, Pathways, Bootcamps and now ‘Education-as-a-Benefit’. Academic Program Focused Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Higher Education are growing rapidly and COVID-19 will only accelerate this 30 year trend.

EdTech Unicorn’s and the $1B Yuanfudao Mega Round

The Evolution of VC Funding for EdTech Unicorns

$3B Global EdTech Venture Capital for Q1 2020

Q1 2020 was one of the largest quarters in Global EdTech Venture Capital, boosted by Yuanfudao’s Mega $1B Series G.

COVID-19. Global Education Outlook

A very high number of respondents expect COVID-19 will see their organizations worse off in the short and long term. Demand is expected to weaken as strategically organizations shift to new technologies and operational improvement.

LATAM EdTech Landscape

Exploring Latin America’s emerging education technology landscape

50 National AI Strategies – The 2020 AI Strategy Landscape

50 National Artificial Intelligence strategies shaping the future of humanity

20 Years of Global Education Stocks

268 Global Education Stocks valued at $220 Billion

The MOOC Decade. 380 million students later.

1000+ Universities, 30,000 courses, 50 Degrees and counting.

$87bn+ of Global EdTech Funding predicted through 2030. $32bn last decade

Global EdTech Venture Capital will nearly triple over the next decade.

SDG4. Mapping Momentum to 2030.

Mapping the conversation on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal for Education.

A Decade of Coding Bootcamps

From zero to 400 players fueled by $1B+ of Venture Capital in a decade. Bootcamps are just getting started as the evolution of post-secondary education accelerates.

OPX capability assessment identifies emerging combinations.

The HolonIQ OPM Capability Framework identifies six main types of OPX service bundles, with some interesting new combinations emerging.

China EdTech 100

The most promising 100 private Chinese digital education startups working to transform the way the world learns.

Global International Student Flows

International Education in 2030

Q3 2019 Global EdTech VC Update

Q3 marks more than $5B of Education VC invested through 2019. We expect to see $6.5B for the full year from a lower number of larger transactions.

OPM, meet OPX. New models and the $3.5B+ global online higher education services market

Part 2. Launching our 4,900+ OPM Program dataset, sizing up the new $3.5B+ OPX category and sharing our Open Source OPX Capability Framework.

2019 Robotics in Education Report

HolonIQ’s 2019 Robotics in Education Report includes Market Maps and Segments, Growth and Key Players.

Series-A Global EdTech Trends

22 Aug 2019. 1H19 and the evolution of Global EdTech Series-A rounds over the last ten years

Robotics in Education. An AI-powered future.

The Robotics market in education is forecast to grow from $1.3B to $3.1B to 2025, at which point it will be displaced by Artificial Intelligence.

Online Higher Education. Hyper Fragmentation and the US Post Secondary Market

By the time we reach 2025, more than 1 billion people on earth will have attained a post-secondary qualification throughout their lifetimes.

Global Education Risk Monitor. July 2019

503 education professionals from over 50 countries report lack of innovation, poor economic sustainability, teacher shortages, unequal access and escalating cost as the major risks to global education.

400+ Global EdTech VC Deals in 1H 2019 Worth $3.5B

400+ Global EdTech VC Deals in 1H 2019 worth $3.5B accelerating education innovation around the world

Global Education IPO and Takeover Update

The growth of education stocks and why it matters

Education-as-Usual. Likely but not preferred.

Of the 5 Scenarios for Education in 2030, Education-as-Usual is least preferred but most likely according to 5000+ educators, entrepreneurs, leaders and investors from 30+ countries who have contributed to the Education in 2030 Project.

1.4 billion learners. India is an education giant.

India is expected to overtake China as the largest country on earth by 2022 and grow to a population of about 1.5 billion by 2030. Education is set to become a powerful engine of the country’s economic growth and development.

2019 Artificial Intelligence & Global Education Report

HolonIQ’s Annual Report on the State of Artificial Intelligence in Global Education

Global Education Expectations. Q1 2019 Executive Panel

806 executives from 63 countries report an overall positive short-term outlook for education but most expect sector disruption by 2025. Emerging markets expect the highest levels of short-term growth.

Global Education Apps & the Android Ecosystem

Power to the Learner. Android Style.

44 Global Education Mega VC Rounds > $100M

The fundraising evolution of every single education player globally that has raised a USD$100m+ VC round

35 National AI Strategies. The Global AI Strategy Landscape

Education is the key enabler for nations to realize their AI ambitions, yet the shortage of skilled talent remains the number one barrier to innovation.

China and India now 70%+ of Global EdTech VC

The major engines of change in a global world are knowledge and information. Education is the fuel for these changes and together, China and India are investing more in education innovation than anywhere else.

Q1 2019 Global Education Executive Brief

$2B of EdTech Venture Capital was invested globally, $5B+ of education M&A, education stocks gained $30B of market cap

Adoption of AI in education is accelerating. Massive potential but big hurdles remain.

The HolonIQ Global Executive Panel reports strong early adoption of artificial intelligence, emerging capability building, but still many barriers.

250 Global Education Stocks

250 education companies with $192B market cap, $79B revenue, $10B EBITDA and 668 thousand teachers and professionals

Future of the OPM. Four Scenarios Later.

Hundreds of industry experts assessed the likelihood and expressed their preferences about the future of the OPM model.

Five Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Education

Despite its over-hyped status, below the surface lie five distinct applications of AI in education.

France Education Market- February 2019

France leads EU in EdTech investments. Nineteen institutions of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) open up to new investment resources. Odyssey network of schools raises €11 million.

United States Education Market- February 2019

Regulatory changes could impact education quality and burden on student debt. Foreign student enrolments further decline. Education groups, publishers, LMS providers and tech giants strengthen digital focus.

China Education Market- February 2019

China sets long-term education modernization goals. Regulation on use of digital technologies is implemented in schools. K-12 players strengthen VC interest with new deals. Tomorrow Advancing Life (TAL) Education acquires Ready4.

Advanced Technology – February 2019

VR adoption gathering momentum in defence training. U.S. government drafts national AI strategy to catch up with China and others. 11 new universities join university blockchain initiative.

South East Asia Education Market- February 2019

Singapore ranks 2nd in 2019 Global Talent Competitiveness report. SEA countries double down on international education. EdTech startups in the Philippines are beginning to attract VC interest.

India Education Market- February 2019

A total of $15B was earmarked for the education sector for 2019- 20. Four Indian startups are among the finalists for the Next Billion Prize. Byju’s acquires Osmo, a play- based learning start-up.

Australia Education Market- February 2019

Australian international education sector grows by 15.3% over last year. Increased scrutiny on education agents and action against erring colleges on the cards. French and Hong Kong companies make valuable acquisitions.

Hong Kong Education Market- February 2019

Interest in Artificial Intelligence drives investments and influences academic programs. HK universities impress in Times Higher Education Asia-Pacific rankings.

Brazil Education Market- February 2019

Stocks tumble with Ministry of Education under investigation. Signa, an EdTech startup from Brazil, was a global finalist during the Next Billion Prize.

Russia Education Market- February 2019

State owned VC funds and banks lead EdTech investments. Russia aspires to be among 10 leading countries in education quality. Web development and analytics skills demand shoots up by 140%.

Germany Education Market- February 2019

The €5 billion K-12 Federal Funding package was passed in parliament. A centralized platform is planned for digital skill development. Largest education fair draws large numbers. Still, there are signs that show lack of digital leadership.

Global Giants – February 2019

Amazon is set to train students across 1000 U.S. high schools in computer science education. Tencent continues its push into online education. Google invests $1 million in online tutoring startup.

Japan Education Market- February 2019

Classi acquires stake in Educom to offer learning and school support package. Cram schools go digital. Mates EdTech raises 100 million JPY.

SDG4 and the Global Education Gap

Mapping the conversation on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals for Education

India Education Market – February 2019

$15B identified for 2019/2010 education budget. India EdTech accelerating. Bilateral negotiations with the UK over academic equivalency.

The Anatomy of an OPM and a $7.7B Market in 2025

Part 1. Deconstructing the Online Program Management Model. How we got here, where it’s at and where it might head.

2018 Mega EdTech Deals

07 Feb 19. $3.2b, or almost 50% of all VC investment in 2018 occurred in just 27 deals each valued at over USD $50m.

Education Giants – 2019 Outlook

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) online plans to double students in 5 years. Harvard University closes a 5-year, $10b fundraising effort

Advanced Technology – 2019 Outlook

Global spending of AI in education to hit $6b by 2025. Universities incorporating blockchain into programs. VR adoption gaining momentum in corporate training.

Global Education Technology Market to Reach $341B by 2025

24 Jan 2018. Press Release

Education Blockchain 50. The fuzzy front end.

24 Jan 2018. 50 companies & 6 thematics for blockchain in education, learning and talent.

Capital Markets – 2019 Outlook

19 education companies go IPO in 2018. Chinese regulations force companies to list on U.S. and Hong Kong exchanges. Pearson reports increase in profits in 2018.

South East Asia Education Market- 2019 Outlook

Governments become more open to foreign players. Malaysian international students numbers jump up to 70% . Singapore moves away from testing and competition in schools. Startups focusing on ‘skills and jobs’ score high on VC investment.

France Education Market – 2019 Outlook

An EdTech accelerator was launched in Paris. The French extra-curricular learning market is estimated to grow by 67% come 2022. Corporate learning, lifelong learning and technology education are driving multiple investments.

Content and Publishing Giants – 2019 Outlook

Pearson partners with Microsoft and IBM Watson for AI capabilities. Wiley Education Services acquires OPM provider, The Learning House, for $200 Million.

Japan Education Market – 2019 Outlook

Three major changes in Japanese education are due by 2020. Tech companies are helping schools prepare for mandatory coding curriculum. Japan’s talent mismatch is identified as most acute in Asia-Pacific.

China Education Market – 2019 Outlook

Education sector faces heavy regulations. Twelve companies IPO in Hong Kong and U.S. exchanges. $5.2b in venture capital investments totals more than all other countries combined. Tech giants foraying into education space.

Technology Giants – 2019 Outlook

Facebook launches its education site. Tencent invests $300m into Yuanfudau. Apple continues hardware push for education.

United States Education Market – 2019 Outlook

Government policies in 2018 target all levels of education. Education philanthrophy sees considerable activity. Moody’s maintaines a negative outlook for universities throughout 2018. USA ranks second to Hong Kong among most popular IPO destinations.

India Education Market- 2019 Outlook

Significant portion of educational content can now be accessed through smartphones. Government announces three-fold increase in the annual budget for interest-free education loans. Regional language publishing is also on the rise.

Brazil Education Market – 2019 Outlook

Policy change to drive common national curriculum and technology development. K-12 market begins to consolidate. Brazil’s Ministry of Education launches USD $160M line of credit for launching of innovation projects.

Australia Education Market – 2019 Outlook

International education revenue increases by 15.5%. A total of $30m was invested in EdTech firms through 15+ deals. Australian higher education regulator, TEQSA, tightens up private provider market.

United Kingdom Education Market- 2019 Outlook

Education institutions brace up for further cuts in funding. Immigration policies lead to waning interest from foreign students. EdTech sector continues to grow, with over $500m in investment raised in 2018.

Hong Kong Education Market – 2019 Outlook

8 Chinese companies IPO’d or files on HKEX. HK pivoting away from a financial center to an innovation hub. AI startup SenseTime raises $600 million.

Africa Education Market – 2019 Outlook

Africa’s first EdTech incubator graduates first two cohorts. UNICAF’s online degree platform raises $28 million. Private school attraction in the continent is creating more market opportunities.

Germany Education Market – 2019 Outlook

A €5b fund for digitization of school infrastructure is expected in Q2 of 2019. Acquisitions and partnerships drive EdTech investments rather than VC funding. Reform plans to address severe shortage of teachers.

Investment Trends – 2019 Outlook

China’s venture capital (VC) investments have grown more than two-fold over the previous year. India is also hitting the strides with new players coming through the ranks.

$6B+ EdTech VC in 2018 – where did all the money go?

13 Dec 2018. Where did all the money go? Mapping all 1,000+ Global EdTech Venture Capital Investments for 2018.

Russia Education Market – November 2019

EdTech startups present two months of work under accelerator to industry expert practitioners. Micro-learning start-up wins at Russia’s largest tech startup competition.

Germany Education Market- November 2019

National Council for Education omits key representatives. Germany faces shortage of vocational school teachers. State and federal education ministries reach agreement on funding deal.

Latin America Education Market – November 2019

LATAM EdTech startups gain international recognition. Brazilian Ministry of Education launches $160 million credit line.

France Education Market- November 2019

Largest public bank opens first open data panorama of EdTech in schools. Ministry of Education and Caisse des Dépôts sign partnership for digital transformation in schools. EdTech giant is set to train software developers in Africa.

Capital Markets – November 2019

Leading education companies release quarterly reports with mixed results across the board.

Japan Education Market – November 2019

Robodan raised $1.6 million. Ministry of Education releases second guide on programming education. Edion is set to offer robotics classes.

China Education Market- November 2019

China’s VC investments in 2018 surpass the combined total of all other countries. Ministry of Education exercises strict regulations on after-school learning centers.

Investment Outlook- November 2019

Asian countries surge ahead in VC/PE investments. Africa’s UNICAF raises $28 million.

United States Education Market – November 2019

Department of Education undertakes overhaul of federal loan program. University insures itself againt drop in revenue from Chinese students.

India Education Market- November 2019

India becomes the third biggest EdTech VC investment market. Higher education in U.S. strengthens its appeal on Indian students. Laureate education exiting India business.

Australia Education Market- November 2019

International education grows at twice the rate of overall exports. EdTech market is gaining traction. Education stocks face uncertainty.

Advanced Technology – November 2019

AI, VR/AR technologies find increasing traction in defence sector. Institute of Ethical Artificial Intelligence in Education (IEAIED) in the UK is set to examine and address data privacy concerns for AI in education.

United Kingdom Education Market – November 2019

Challenger universities hoping to enter UK see positive signs. Four EdTech’s announce funding rounds of over $1 million.

Hong Kong Education Market- November 2019

Hong Kong steps up efforts for AI push. BabyTree IPOs on Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Game developer NetDragon launches digital education portal.

Africa Education Market- November 2019

Africa’s largest online learning platform raises $28 million. EdTech incubator Injini holds demo days while its alumni raises R500K.

Global Giants – November 2019

Tech giants move further into education delivery with free courses. Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) aims to become a mega-university. Udacity hunts for a sustainable business model.

Robo Revolution 4x Education-as-Usual

9 Nov 2018. Four times as many folks prefer ‘Robo Revolution’ over ‘Education-as-Usual’ and they think it’s more likely.

United Kingdom Education Market – October 2019

Government’s plan to address language and literacy skills in 5-year olds heats up competition. MooC course gaining wider acceptance among employers.

India Education Market- October 2019

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in higher education set to rise. Tutoring and learning content EdTechs raise early-stage VC funding.

Australia Education Market- October 2019

Increased scrutiny on international education amid non-compliance to regulatory standards. Navitas in the midst of an AUD $2b private equity bid. Review of higher education provider category standards commences.

SNHU, Udacity, FANGs shake out the Global Giant Battleground

Major online providers are rethinking their strategies to boost their bottom lines as the and tech giants continue to tap into the education market

South East Asia Education Market- October 2019

Singapore abolishes testing system in schools. Private and international schools in Vietnam can now now enroll up to 50% Vietnamese students.

Hong Kong Education Market- October 2019

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) to build a new science and tech-focused campus in Guangzhou. Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Park (HKSTP) seeks more EdTechs to its programs.

Germany Education Market- October 2019

Government finalizes proposal for mobility of education across Europe. Union leaders demand higher education to be a legal right. Shortage of teachers to push reform plans.

Africa Education Market- October 2019

Report finds Education quality on a decline in Africa. Government and businesses come together to address challenges facing education.

Russia Education Market – October 2019

Technological startups in the field of education, social and IT are to benefit from Ministry of Education’s $100m fund. A number of education-related seminars and conferences were also held this month.

France Education Market – October 2019

Ministry of Education hosts European Code Week. Apple partners with social enterprise to teach coding skills to underprivileged students.

Investment Outlook- October 2019

EdTechs focusing on arts and creative subjects raise funding. Fragmented markets in India and Europe are gaining traction.

Education-as-Usual: 45% Likely. 5% Prefer.

1 Nov 2018. Thousands of responses later, we check the pulse of Education-as-Usual in 2030.

Advanced Technology – October 2019

AI adoption to flourish in China’s afterschool market. Massachusetts Institute of Technology makes $1 billion investment to setup new AI college.

United States Education Market – October 2019

Publishing house Wiley acquires Learning House for $200 million. Higher education adapting to the gig economy . Department of Education unveils unofficial version of of plan to setup neg-reg committee.

Japan Education Market – October 2019

Softbank offers JPY 100 million in scholarships for AI research. Tokyo-based VC firm, Mistletoe, invests $4 million in South Korean startup.

China Education Market- October 2019

VC funding in online education extends to creative and thinking skills. Digitization of homework still under criticism.

Global Giants – October 2019

Three of the top universities impress in endowment returns. LinkedIn marches ahead for global talent platform dominance. Apple integrates university student ID cards into Wallet.

The Anatomy of an EdTech Unicorn

15 Oct 2018. Mapping the evolution of EdTech Unicorns and four growth archetypes they are following

Series-A Global EdTech Trends

10 Oct 2018. The evolution of the Global EdTech Series-A round over the last ten years

Japan Education Market – September 2019

Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) launches Future Classroom-Learning Innovation portal for latest EdTech trends. Japanese and American universities collaborate for online learning program.

China Education Market- September 2019

MoE regulations ban use of competitions for admissions. Tsinghua University ranked best in Asia. Coding startups for kids raise investment.

India Education Market- September 2019

India witnessing a surge of EdTech startups and investment interest. Enrolments of Indian students in UK universities are on the decline. Interest-free education loans to see massive spike.

Brazil Education Market- September 2019

Three hundred and sixty-four EdTech startups identified in mapping exercise. Kroton lays out ambitious merger and acquisition plans. Arco Educação raises around $220 million in NASDAQ IPO.

Hong Kong Education Market- September 2019

Additions of new private and international schools likely to cause surplus and outpace demand. School fee regulation favors local institutions.

Education in 2030 – Russia Votes

3 October 2018. Teachers, Entrepreneurs, Chancellors, CEOs and Investors from across Russia vote on Education in 2030.

Two $5m+ edtech deals every day

3 October 2018. Two $5m+ edtech deals every day

Australia Education Market- September 2019

Role of migration agents recognized. VISA policy to be amended to attract international students in regional areas. Australian universities and TVET providers provided avenues to expand in Indonesia.

United States Education Market – September 2019

U.S. second most popular IPO destination for global education. MooCs testing the market with new models. Philanthropic and Foundation investment in education outpacing venture investment.

Africa Education Market- September 2019

Strong private school growth and acquisition activity. African EdTech startups selected to join 2018 MIT Solver Class. UK government announces $38 milllion funding for school partnerships.

United Kingdom Education Market – September 2019

Three EdTech companies raise over $10m between them. UK universities’ struggle for international students likely to continue. AI agenda in education gathering pace.

Germany Education Market- September 2019

Stumbling blocks for the ‘digital pact’ Federal Funding Package. €8.7b annual spend required to ensure continuing quality of kindergarten schools.

Investment Outlook- September 2019

Global EdTech volume skyrockets in Q3 of 2018. Indian’s only EdTech unicorn raises $100 million. Aggressive mergers and acquisitions activity on the cards in the education market.

South East Asia Education Market- September 2019

Singapore ranked 13th worldwide in a study on human capital and productivity. Myanmar draws interest of foreign education providers. Philippines initiates review of its K-12 rollout.

Advanced Technology – September 2019

Growing number of cyberattacks on EdTech companies and institutions. Kidsense launches automatic speech recognition technology targeted for the benefit of children. VR acceptance on the rise.

Russia Education Market – September 2019

Russian EdTech platforms get international attention. Shares on online education in Russia three times lower than world average. Language learning a promising area for EdTech investments.

France Education Market- September 2019

French bank to promote vocational education with € 2.5m in loans. French universities rise in world university rankings. Immersive EdTech start up Manzalab raises €2m.

Global Giants – September 2019

Giant universities in U.S. to close mega donor campaigns. Regular universities struggle financially. Facebook launches more education initiatives in coding, robotics and VR.

Top 500 Education Mobile Apps

Power to the Learner. Education App Teardown – Part 1

Japan Education Market – July 2018

METI and MEXT launch new initiatives. A new Japanese Education CVC. Tech + Gaming = New Curriculum.

6.7 million US job openings

Post-secondary education design meets labor market analytics

$5m+ EdTech Deal Every Day

15 Aug 2018. It’s not just the mega-deals in edtech setting new records. Q3 is on track to close one US$5m+ deal per day on average.

Global EdTech Investment projected to reach US$6 Billion

8 Aug 18. July 2018 saw over $1 billion in EdTech investment. 2018 is set to be a record year of investment, projected to reach $6 billion.

Global Giants – July 2018

Apple, Facebook and Google shaping up for a 2019 K-12 battle. Moodle and Blackboard Split.

Capital Markets and Education Stocks – July 2018

Strayer-Capella Merger Complete. Reporting Season and Chegg, Pluralsight and 2U shining bright.

Education in 2030 – K12 China Votes

16 Jul 2018. K12 Leaders from across China vote on Education in 2030.

2030 Scenarios Voting Summary

12 Jul 2018. 1,000 teachers, entrepreneurs, executives and investors from Beijing, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Paris, London, Boston, New York, San Francisco and Sydney all voted on Education in 2030.

HIQ Global 100 Education Index

A market-capitalization-weighted index of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in the education sector around the world by market value.

Tracking Global Education Stocks

HolonIQ’s annual update on global education and training stocks.

Global Voting Part 2 – Education in 2030

6 July 2018. Boston, New York, San Francisco and Sydney vote on the Five Scenarios for Education in 2030.

China Education Market – July 2018

China out-investing the US 3:1 in EdTech. MoE announces final accounts for 2017. Regulation Tightening.

Half a million K12 schools and counting

28 June 2018. Putting every school on the map

Global Voting Part 1 – Education in 2030

28 June 2018. Beijing, Tel Aviv, Berlin, Paris and London vote on the Five Scenarios for Education in 2030.

Education Blockchain Market Map

26 June 2018. 30+ Blockchain StartUps working on alternative models for education, learning and skills

$10 Trillion Global Education Market in 2030

Education in 2030