Educapital
About Educapital
Educapital is Europe's largest venture capital fund focused exclusively on education technology (Edtech) and the Future of Work. Based in Paris, France, it was founded in 2017 by Marie-Christine Levet and Litzie Maarek. As the first independent VC in France co-founded by two women, Educapital operates as a regulated Impact VC fund with B Corp certification.
The firm manages approximately €200 million in assets across two funds, Educapital I and Educapital II. It invests in startups from late Seed to Series B stages, typically providing funding between €3 million and €10 million. Educapital ta
Fund I closed in 2017 and was deployed across more than 20 companies. Fund II reportedly closed in May 2023 at a €150 million hard cap, according to the f4.fund profile. UNLEASH reported an initial €100 million close with a final close targeted at €150 million. Second-fund investors named by UNLEASH include Bpifrance, Hachette Livre, BNP Paribas Innovation and the Jacobs Foundation. Marie-Christine Levet is described as founder and partner. No public source I found names the partners who lead AI deals, so that is not listed.
The firm's stated thesis is edtech and the future of work, and several portfolio companies use AI as their core product. Tracxn describes Knowunity as an AI-based learning platform with courses across maths, English and science, and privateequitylist calls it an AI learning companion. Tracxn describes Buddy as an AI-powered app that uses speech recognition and storytelling to teach young children language, literacy and maths. Tracxn tracks more than 20 companies in the firm's portfolio, and the sources do not say which of them were chosen for AI.
Public profiles describe Educapital as investing from late seed through Series B. The f4.fund profile lists a minimum check of €2 million and a maximum of €8 million, which differs from the range given above. Treat the €3 million to €10 million figure as the firm's stated range and the f4.fund figures as unconfirmed.
- Knowunity: AI-based learning platform offering courses and study resources across school subjects; Tracxn lists Educapital among its investors, and a $31.0M Series B was reported in June 2025.
- Buddy: AI-powered educational app that teaches young children language, literacy, maths and social skills through voice and game-based learning; round details are not public in the sources reviewed.
Investing activity
Educapital is listed on Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
Deals
Frequently asked questions about Educapital
How large is Educapital's second fund?
f4.fund reports that Educapital II closed in May 2023 at a €150 million hard cap. UNLEASH reported a first close of €100 million with a final close target of €150 million.
Does Educapital invest in AI startups?
Yes, in part. Its portfolio includes AI-based learning companies such as Knowunity and Buddy, although its stated focus is edtech and the future of work.
What stages does Educapital invest in?
Public profiles describe investments from late seed to Series B. Tracxn and startupintros list its activity at Seed, Series A and Series B.
Where can I see Educapital's full portfolio?
Tracxn and startupintros list its tracked investments with dates and co-investors. The firm's own website is the best source for its current portfolio.
What check size does Educapital write?
The firm's stated range is €3 million to €10 million per investment. f4.fund lists €2 million to €8 million, so confirm the figure directly with the firm before pitching.
Where is Educapital based?
Educapital is based in Paris, Ile-de-France, France.
How can founders reach Educapital?
Founders on Lounge can see Educapital's contact details in AI Investor Contacts (paid plans), check for a warm introduction through members who worked with the firm under Warm Paths, and add Educapital to their Investor Pipeline to track the conversation.