European EdTech Report 2022 Reveals Shift towards Smaller Rounds, Fewer Deals, and Growing Angel Investor Activity
The article discusses the state of edtech funding in 2022, highlighting trends and insights from Brighteye Ventures’ research. Here are the main points:
- Edtech market analysis: The report notes that edtech is a nascent sector with many new companies emerging, leading to a larger proportion of early-stage deals.
- Angel involvement: For the first time, the report looks at angel investment data in edtech. It finds that Europe became the most active market for angels in 2022, with Germany, the UK, France, Sweden, and Denmark leading the rankings.
- Growth-stage investments slowed: Many funds began repositioning towards making early-stage investments, contributing to a decrease in larger deals (over $40 million).
- Early-round focus: The report notes that edtech VC investment skewed towards smaller deals in 2022, with 44% of funding going into deals over $100M.
- Macroeconomic conditions: Despite challenges in the broader market, many fantastic edtech companies secured funding in 2022.
Overall, the article suggests that the edtech sector remains vibrant and dynamic, with a focus on early-stage investments and angel involvement.
