Educapital

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2017

AUM

Location

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Series B

Region of investment

Europe

ESG Focus

Impact investor

Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

Educapital is a venture capital firm based in Paris, France, founded in 2017 by Marie-Christine Levet and Litzie Maarek. The firm is known for its focus on the education and future of work sectors, investing in entrepreneurs who are shaping these fields. With a team of seven professionals, Educapital stands out as the largest European fund dedicated to Edtech and the future of work, emphasizing impact and quality education.

Educapital invests primarily in early-stage Edtech companies across Europe, with check sizes ranging from $1M to $6M. The firm manages $200 million in assets and has launched its second fund in 2022. Their investment strategy focuses on K12, higher education, lifelong learning, skills and training, and talent and career development. Educapital's geographical focus includes countries like France, Germany, and the UK.

Notable investments include Knowunity - an AI learning companion, Preply - a language learning platform, and Cyber Guru - cybersecurity awareness training. These investments highlight Educapital's commitment to innovative solutions that enhance educational outcomes and workforce readiness.

Industry

AI Software Media and Entertainment IT Services Internet and Web Services Healthcare Services Gaming Edtech Education MedTech Technology Life Sciences Infrastructure CleanTech Cloud Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT) HealthTech HRTech

Educapital Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Educapital Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Edtech Media and Entertainment Software Gaming Healthcare Services MedTech HealthTech HRTech	Seed Series A	Europe	$5-10 m	$200 M	January 2022

Contacts

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Marie-Christine Levet Founder & Partner

Founder & Partner

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Litzie Maarek Founding Partner

Founding Partner

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FAQs about Educapital

Is Educapital a venture capital or private equity firm?

Educapital is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Educapital located?

Educapital is located in Paris, Île-de-France, France.

When was Educapital founded?

Educapital was founded in 2017.

What sectors and industries does Educapital invest in?

Educapital invests in companies and startups in AI, Software, Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Internet and Web Services, Healthcare Services, Gaming, Edtech, Education, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, CleanTech, Cloud, Cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), HealthTech, HRTech.

What is Educapital geographical focus of investments?

Educapital invests in companies and startups in Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does Educapital typically invest in?

Educapital invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Series B.

What is the usual amount of Educapital investment?

Educapital usually invests $1-5 m on average.

Is Educapital impact investor?

Yes, Educapital is impact investor.

What are the contacts of Educapital?

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