5 Black-Owned EdTech Companies That Are Transforming How Our Kids Learn
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By Kimberly Wilson ·Updated July 29, 2025 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Edtech is changing fast, but you wouldn’t know it from the headlines.
What’s rarely talked about is the new wave of Black entrepreneurs who are reshaping how students who are overlooked by traditional systems, learn and thrive.
These innovators, each coming into the startup game with a personal story and similar understanding that effective learning happens when students see themselves reflected in the technology, are building companies that connect students directly to their future opportunities.
From AI-powered gaming platforms to comprehensive student support systems, these five Black-owned companies are proving that diversity in leadership creates better outcomes for diverse student populations and going against the odds to raise millions in funding while doing it.
These tools make STEM more accessible, build community, and reimagine what affordable higher education can be.
After securing $3.25 million in seed funding and merging with Infinity.Careers and Oppti, STEMuli has developed a comprehensive platform that uses AI-powered, 3D game-based learning to connect K-12 students directly to workforce >ColorStack
Founded by Jehron Petty in 2020, ColorStack has grown into a nationwide network with 60 university chapters and over 3,000 members. By tackling the isolation many students of color face in computer science, it provides mentorship, career camps, and a peer community that helps them thrive in the field.
For non-traditional and first-gen students, campus resources often fall short. Upswing >MILO Education
MILO Education focuses on the educator side of the equation, providing tech-enabled professional development that emphasizes equity, culturally responsive teaching, and social-emotional learning. The platform has been adopted by school districts, nonprofits, and universities nationwide.
By training teachers to recognize diverse learning >Campus
Community college has always been an entry point, but Campus is reimagining what that looks like. Founded by Tade Oyerinde in 2022, this online institution offers live classes taught by professors from top universities, plus laptops, Wi-Fi, coaching, and career services. Most students have their tuition fully covered by Pell Grants, meaning they can focus on learning instead of worrying about how to pay for it.
With over $100 million in funding, Campus offers degrees for $7,200 a year—far below most public and private colleges—while also providing laptops, Wi-Fi, and career support to remove barriers students typically face.
These five companies demonstrate that when Black entrepreneurs lead educational innovation, they create solutions that benefit all students while specifically addressing historical inequities.
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