LearnStart LLC is a global venture capital firm specializing in education technology investments. The firm focuses on companies developing learning systems, training programs, degree courses, online education platforms, and related software. LearnStart typically invests in seed and early-stage rounds, with notable participation in Series A and Series B rounds as well.
Key portfolio companies include Acadeum, Brave Care, Novakid, and Prenda. The firm is led by Managing & Founding Partner Don Burton, who has a background in education innovation and technology, including strategic advisory roles at McKinsey & Co. LearnStart offers unique value-add services by leveraging Burton's extensive experience in launching, scaling, and exiting companies, providing strategic guidance to its portfolio.
LearnStart - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments25
Current Portfolio Count20
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed12 (52.2%)
Series A5 (21.7%)
Series B2 (8.7%)
Series Unknown2 (8.7%)
Undisclosed2 (8.7%)
Stage Mix
Seed 52%Series A 22%Series B 9%Series Unknown 9%Undisclosed 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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LearnStart - Classification
- Also Known As
- Learnstart LLC
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
Show 13 more industry codes
- NAICS
- 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 610000Educational Services
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- 611000Educational Services
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 7300Business Services
- 8200Educational Services
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified