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Excited to share our newest case study - Polygence - Empowering students through AI-enhanced mentorship. At Learn Capital, we believe the most powerful uses of AI don’t replace human connection—they amplify it. Our latest case study spotlights Polygence, a platform redefining mentorship by integrating human-first AI into student-tutor experiences. Key takeaways from Polygence’s AI approach: TeachLM was trained on 100,000 hours of real student-mentor sessions. The result? • 2x student talk time and engagement • 50% deeper conversations M-Powering Teachers, an AI feedback tool, led to: • 10% better uptake of student ideas • 5% less mentor talk time—more space for student voice • Boosted student optimism Real-world outcomes:  • 6x more likely to be admitted to target colleges  • 30% admitted to Ivy League schools  • 97% used their Polygence project in college apps Why it matters: AI in education often focuses on speed or automation. Polygence chose a different path: one that builds intellectual courage, curiosity, and confidence. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dE7dj32H #AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning #MentorshipMatters #EdTech #HumanFirstAI #LearningScience #EdTechImpact #LearnCapital

At Learn Capital, we back ventures using AI to unlock human potential. Our latest case study spotlights Amplify — a next-generation curriculum and assessment provider delivering AI-powered, personalized instruction to over 15 million students across the U.S. and around the world. Amplify uses AI not to replace teachers, but to supercharge great instruction. Its tools help educators identify real-time learning needs, deliver targeted practice, and foster deeper engagement — ensuring every student receives the right support at the right moment. The impact is real: - At-risk students using Boost Reading were 26% more likely to reach grade-level benchmarks. - Multilingual learners saw even larger gains — 62% of at-risk ELL kindergarten students met benchmarks vs. 47% in the control. In math, Amplify Desmos users showed significantly higher achievement (+0.10 SD) in a large WestEd study. - AI-powered writing assessments now predict state performance with 81% accuracy, giving teachers powerful early-warning insight. Amplify demonstrates what happens when AI is built around equity, evidence, and human connection — meeting learners where they are and unlocking growth at scale. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dE7dj32H

Increasing Peer Learning in Microschools As microschools rise as a powerful alternative to traditional K-12 models, one challenge persists: how to foster rich peer-to-peer interaction in hybrid or digital-first settings. Outschool x KaiPod Learning recently announced a new partnership designed to make social learning scalable. Live, online enrichment clubs in STEM, storytelling, and more now available to KaiPod’s in-person learners. Students collaborate across locations—bridging physical gaps through digital communities. Clubs run in small cohorts, encouraging dialogue, creativity, and friendship across pods. At Learn Capital, we believe the future of learning is personalized, connected, and learner-driven. This partnership demonstrates how technology can amplify human connection, not replace it “We’re empowering microschools to offer meaningful peer interaction—wherever students are.” — Amar Kumar, CEO, KaiPod Learning Read more: https://lnkd.in/eatA8mkK #Microschools #EdTech #PeerLearning #HybridLearning #Outschool #KaiPod #FutureOfEducation #HumanCapital #LearnCapital

Pathrise Joins Springshare to Accelerate Career Services Innovation We're excited to share that Pathrise, a Learn Capital portfolio company and leader in career mentorship for tech talent, has been acquired by Springshare, a pioneer in academic support software for universities and libraries. This strategic acquisition marks a significant milestone in the evolution of career services in higher education: - Expanded Reach: Pathrise's AI-driven job search optimization now meets Springshare’s 7,500+ institutional partners. - Integrated Career Platforms: Universities can now pair academic support tools with outcomes-based career coaching. “Springshare’s tools are already ubiquitous on campuses. Together with Pathrise, we’re creating a holistic student success ecosystem—from academic help to employment outcomes.” – Springshare CEO Slaven Zivkovic

At Learn Capital, we back ventures using AI to unlock human potential. Our latest case study spotlights Brainly — now the world’s most widely used AI learning companion — helping 473M students worldwide learn how to think, not just what to answer. 85% of users report better grades, 86% feel more confident, and AI learners show 116% higher retention. Brainly uses AI as an unlock by guiding students step-by-step, modeling critical thinking, and building learner independence — not dependence. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/dE7dj32H

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Our 2025 Outcomes Report: AI & the Future of Learning At Learn Capital, we believe this is a rare convergence: a moment to create scalable social impact and meaningful financial upside by transforming how humans develop and create value in an AI-first world. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dE7dj32H Our 2025 Outcomes Report lays out our working view of human learning in the age of AI—and how we're building the infrastructure, partnerships, and product strategies to drive measurable progress across systems. Too often, AI in education sparks either breathless excitement about new tools or anxiety about job loss. But the real opportunity is deeper: to reimagine learning systems that expand human potential, accelerate skill mastery, and create equitable pathways to opportunity. We organize our strategy around three interlocking frontiers: 1. Skill Delivery – accelerating mastery in foundational literacy, numeracy, creativity, and emotional wellness 2. Labor Market Optimization – ensuring learners can convert skills into mobility and income 3. Learning Infrastructure – building flexible, AI-powered systems across life stages and geographies Our design principles: Accelerate mastery • Expand access • Build agency • Ensure equity • Foster trust Across the Portfolio: Amplify: 20+ point reading gains in high-need districts Brainly: 85% of AI tutor users improved grades Ascent: $1.6B in aggregate income gains through AI-enhanced financing Brilliant.org : AI personalization drove 4× problem-solving growth Polygence: 6x higher admission rates to top universities Andela: AI-assisted skilling increased engineer income by 77% The evidence is clear: AI, when paired with thoughtful design and rigorous measurement, can expand access and unlock human potential at scale. We're just getting started. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/dE7dj32H #AI #EdTech #ImpactInvesting #FutureOfWork #LearningOutcomes #HumanDevelopment #LearnCapital

Congratulations to Minerva University, which has once again been ranked #1 in the World University Rankings for Innovation (WURI). What makes Minerva truly innovative? - Active Learning Pedagogy — Every class is a live, interactive seminar - Project-Based Curriculum — Students solve real-world challenges, not just study theory - Global Multi-City Experience — Learning happens across 4 continents in immersive settings - Outcomes-Focused Education — Critical thinking, intercultural collaboration, and leadership skills at the core - Affordable & Scalable Model — High-impact learning without the high cost - Sustainable Growth & Governance — Recognized for responsible innovation At Learn Capital, we invest in visionaries who challenge outdated models, and Minerva stands as a global proof point of what’s possible when education meets innovation. 🔗 Read Minerva’s Announcement: https://lnkd.in/ggThhYRN #HigherEd #ActiveLearning #FutureOfEducation #EdTech

Andela and Emergence AI are teaming up to redefine the future of AI-powered work, upskilling engineers for the agentic AI era — bringing together cutting-edge technology and top-tier global talent. Here’s how they’re driving change: Strategic Collaboration – Launching an industry-defining upskilling initiative to prepare engineers for autonomous AI agents – Creating faster, smarter talent matches through Andela’s GenAI Engagement Model and Platform Advancements – Andela’s Talent Cloud now features an Executive Dashboard for actionable hiring insights – Emergence AI is building scalable tools to power enterprise-grade decision-making with autonomy Measured Impact – Andela’s Adaptive Hiring delivered 97% ROI for clients – 20K+ African engineers trained via Andela x CNCF – Both companies are elevating global workforce readiness, powered by AI Learn Capital is proud to back this collaboration, where visionary tech meets transformative talent. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gqQE-8rS #FutureOfWork #GenAI #AIUpskilling #TechTalent #AgenticAI #AIHiring #LearnCapital #VentureCapital #HumanCapital #EdTech

Nexford University—one of Learn Capital's mission-aligned portfolio companies—is flipping the traditional university pricing model: Read how Nexford is redefining ROI in education: https://lnkd.in/gEDCSN8y Key Themes: AI-enhanced learning tailored to student needs. Flat monthly tuition = the faster you finish, the less you pay. Globally relevant degrees built with real-world skills in mind. Public Benefit Corporation = impact and access come first. While legacy institutions ask, “How can we charge more?” Nexford asks, “How can we deliver more for less?” This is higher education built for today’s economy—outcomes over overhead. #EdTech #HigherEducation #StudentDebt #AIinEducation #FutureOfLearning #LearnCapital #ImpactInvesting