Ed-Tech on the Rise
The educational technology sector is currently experiencing a substantial boom, catalyzed by the transformative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Traditional education businesses, as well as schools and colleges, were compelled to pivot to online delivery during the pandemic, fundamentally altering the in- class experience. Despite the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, technology's broader application has permanently reshaped the educational landscape, contributing to the surge in the ed- tech space.
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This flourishing industry has garnered significant attention from PE and VC firms. Capital raised for deployment in the ed- tech space has reached unprecedented levels. Many businesses, previously reliant on ad revenue, have undergone substantial transformations. Our data indicates that earnings in the space have been slow to recover, prompting businesses to pivot towards ensuring their success by selling proprietary courses or training programs.
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