Updraft Education Group

The Updraft Edtech Group was formed with the mission of providing financial and intellectual capital to promising companies in the education and EdTech communities. We chose the name Updraft as we deliver an upward current of tangible resources to help businesses reach their full potential. Our group brings together a broad spectrum of skills and expertise in every segment of business development, operations, and merger and acquisition transactions. Each member of Updraft is a recognized leader in our field and collectively, we have almost 400 years of hands-on experience in growing and sustaining successful companies.

Our Portfolio

Adaptive Reader

Our team

We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.

POWERFUL * CONNECTED * EXPERIENCED * SUCCESSFUL * PASSIONATE * KNOWLEDGEABLE

These are the cornerstone characteristics of Updraft EdTech Group. We are a unique investment group that believes the value in working with us extends far beyond the capital we invest. Our intrinsic value lies in the diverse and extensive array of experience and expertise we share with our portfolio clients. No other investment group can match our deep understanding of the market dynamics necessary to build a successful education company. Here is a glimpse of the breadth and depth of skills and knowledge we offer:

Deep U.S. and global education industry knowledge – over 400 years combined
Overall company management with CEO, President, and General Manager experience
Company financial management with CFO and Financial Analyst experience
Company operational management with COO and Operations Management experience
Product development and technical design expertise
Sales leadership and strategy proficiency
Marketing leadership and strategy proficiency
Merger & Acquisition and investment experience
Legal and contract evaluation experience
Business plan development and acceleration
Education community and relationship-building expertise
Education association management know-how
Business development and strategic partnerships expertise
Education distribution strategy development
Government relations proficiency
Market and product research experience
Influential connections within the education and private sector communities

At Updraft EdTech Group, we are more than investors; we are partners in your journey to success, leveraging our unparalleled expertise to help you navigate, thrive, and grow in the education industry.

Strategy

At Updraft EdTech Group, we invest in venture-stage companies within the PreK-12 market, driven by a vision to transform the mission and business of education. We seek companies that have demonstrated robust customer engagement and offer a strong, innovative product value proposition. Our focus is on emerging technology companies with the potential to create new markets or introduce disruptive technologies that address stale niches in the education sector.

We are dedicated to partnering with companies that not only have the potential for significant growth but also have a meaningful impact on the educational landscape.

Contact

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