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LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator Announces 2025 Breakthrough to Scale Cohort

On June 12, 2025, the LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator proudly announced the latest cohort of its Breakthrough to Scale program. This initiative focuses on supporting early-stage edtech startups that tackle significant challenges in education and workforce development, emphasizing the urgent need for innovation from K12 to lifelong learning.

With a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, the cohort consists of mission-driven teams that reflect the demographics of the learners they aim to serve. These startups are dedicated to closing gaps in access, outcomes, and opportunities, many of which utilize responsible artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance personalization, engagement, and impact, all while adhering to ethical standards and evidence-based practices.

Meet the 2025 Cohort Companies

The 2025 cohort features several innovative companies with a clear focus on empowering students and adapting to the evolving workforce:

1. eKidz - This platform utilizes AI for speech recognition at the phoneme level, facilitating early literacy assessment and offering tailored instruction across reading, speaking, listening, and writing.

2. GoSprout - An all-in-one work-based learning platform designed to streamline apprenticeship onboarding, skill tracking, and compliance, enabling organizations to efficiently upskill their talent.

3. Learnie - A micro-learning platform catered to deskless workers in sectors like retail and healthcare. It enhances onboarding, compliance, and retention with short, engaging video content.

4. Stack - Utilizing AI for training geared towards clinical trials, Stack provides real-time guidance to improve onboarding and execution within academic medical centers.

5. TrueMark - This platform assists educators in preventing AI-related plagiarism through monitored assignments and offers AI-driven personalized feedback tools with customizable assignment parameters.

The Impact of New Partnerships

In conjunction with the introduction of the new cohort, LearnLaunch is thrilled to welcome Lemnis as a new investor in the fund. Lemnis’s commitment to socially responsible investing aligns perfectly with LearnLaunch’s mission of fostering adaptive learning that resonates with today’s youth.

Melissa Johnston, CEO of Lemnis, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, “At Lemnis, we invest in mission-aligned funds and organizations to accelerate their impact for learners. LearnLaunch supports our commitment to making learning more personable, adaptable, and aligned with what young people need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”

A Legacy of Supporting Education Innovations

This marks the fifteenth cohort for LearnLaunch, which has been operational for the past 12 years. Throughout its journey, LearnLaunch has invested in a total of 91 companies, which collectively have positively impacted 58 million learners, significantly contributing to educational advancement. These companies have successfully attracted nearly $300M in additional funding, highlighting their potential for scalability and sustainability.

Commitment Beyond Financial Support

Jean Hammond, General Partner at LearnLaunch, emphasized that their mission extends beyond providing capital. She noted, “When you combine funding with the right coaching, context, and connections, you unlock the kind of durable progress that founders need to thrive in the rapidly changing education industry.” This belief illustrates LearnLaunch's holistic approach to fostering educational innovation.

LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator stands out in the edtech landscape, thanks to its unique hybrid model of milestone-based funding paired with one-on-one mentorship and support. This comprehensive strategy allows impact-driven entrepreneurs to establish a solid product-market fit and devise effective go-to-market strategies to enhance their scale and impact.

For those interested in learning more about the program or the 2025 cohort, further information can be found on LearnLaunch's website.