2024 Transatlantic Mixer: Euro Edtech VC in San Diego
Come and join us for an invite-only transatlantic mixer with the top Edtech investors from Europe.
Brighteye, Educapital, Emerge Education, Mediahuis Ventures, Sparkmind and Amanda Nolen are hosting an evening filled with engaging conversations, networking opportunities, light refreshments, and appetizers.
The Oxford Social Club is in the heart of downtown San Diego, a short walk or drive from the ASU+GSV conference (0.6 miles from the Manchester Hyatt).
Our hosts
Brighteye Ventures is a leading Edtech-focused venture capital fund in Europe, specializing in investing in Seed and Series A stage companies. Leveraging their extensive expertise and network in technology, education, media, and venture capital, they assist portfolio companies in refining products, establishing strategic partnerships, and scaling across various geographies, understanding the priority of founding teams to focus on building. View Portfolio
EduCapital specializes in funding innovative European companies led by mission-driven entrepreneurs contributing to building a sustainable society at scale. They focus on late seed to Series B stage companies, investing up to €10M per investment, with a high potential to scale and become global category leaders.
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Emerge is a global pre-seed fund with a mission to democratize access to opportunity, serving as a catalytic partner for early-stage edtech founders. Backed by over 100 of the world's best edtech operators, they provide hands-on support, early-stage investments typically ranging from £250k to £1.5m, and connect founders with a community of experienced mentors to set them up for success from day one.
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Mediahuis Ventures
Mediahuis Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Mediahuis, focuses on supporting exceptional founders who are transforming learning and workforce dynamics through innovative solutions. Specializing in edtech and hrtech, they partner with startups from Series A and beyond, providing long-term support and investment leadership to achieve market leadership.
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Sparkmind.vc
Sparkmind.vc is the first venture capital firm in the Nordic region solely dedicated to the learning sector. Their investment focus spans from early childhood to lifelong learning, including K12, higher education, vocational training, and corporate learning. With a geographical focus on Europe, they also selectively invest outside the region, supporting transformative teams from seed to international growth phases with investments up to €5m. Sparkmind.vc seeks out startups poised to deliver better learning outcomes, increased access, enhanced process efficiency, or actionable insights from data, welcoming innovative solutions that shape the future of education.
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Amanda works with global organizations like Google and HSBC to "rightskill" the workforce at scale and pace with a focus on business results. She also advises learning tech companies on strategy, GTM & more, collaborates with many EdTech investors including Emerge Education, and has cofounded ElleCap, a global network of women who invest in the future of education. She is a regular speaker at global conferences such as WebSummit, Mobile World Congress, and Learning Technologies, and faculty at IE University. Born in the US but based in Europe for over 20 years, connecting people and growth opportunities across these two markets is a key part of her work.
By attending this event hosted by Brighteye, Educapital, Emerge Education, Mediahuis Ventures, Sparkmind, and Amanda Nolen, you consent to the possibility of your likeness being captured in photographs during the event. These photographs may be used for promotional purposes on our website, social media platforms, or other promotional materials. Additionally, by registering for this event, you acknowledge that your contact details will be accessible to the event organizers and hosts for communication purposes related to the event.