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Higher Ground Education Raises $30M Series D And Acquires Award-Winning Freshgrade Platform To Accelerate ‘Montessori Everywhere’ Mission

Apr 08, 2021•over 4 years ago

Amount Raised

$30 Million

Round Type

series d

Lake Forest

Description

Higher Ground Education, Inc., the leading network of schools dedicated to Montessori education, today announced it has raised $30M USD in Series D funding and acquired the award-winning digital portfolio and assessment platform, FreshGrade. The new financing, led by Learn Capital, will fund the next phase of Higher Ground’s “Montessori Everywhere” strategy by enabling continued investments in curriculum development, training, technology, and global growth.

Company Information

Company

Higher Ground Education

Location

Lake Forest, California, United States

About

Founded in 2016 by seasoned Montessori educators and entrepreneurs, Higher Ground operates Guidepost Montessori, the largest growing network of Montessori schools with over 80 locations across the US and China. It has grown into an omni-channel business offering in-person, at-home, and virtual learning options that enable parents, students, and educators to seamlessly access Montessori-inspired education and training, no matter where they reside. The company places particular emphasis on accommodating families’ ability to travel and migrate, and regards “continuity of education” as one of its core value propositions. To learn more, visit www.tohigherground.com

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