Raise capital. Grow revenue.
We grow leaders who scale EdTech startups that change the world.
We help founders turn $1–10M EdTech companies into investor-ready, operationally disciplined, and strategically positioned scale-ups.
Latest Exits
Trusted by the EdTech Ecosystem
We've worked with over 3,000 EdTech startups, supported over $1B in value created, and helped companies navigate exits and partnerships.
EdTech Week Summit
Now in its 10th year, EdTech Week brings together 2,500+ attendees, 300+ speakers, 300+ companies, 300+ investors, and 700 educators—one of the world's largest EdTech gatherings.
10 Years of Community
A thriving network of 1K+ members with a 90% approval rate (3x industry average), $250M+ funding secured in the last 24 months, and a 67% survival rate (2x industry average).
A $50B Global Market with Fragmented Support
Fragmented Ecosystems
Disconnected data and systems slow decision-making
Slow Capital Cycles
Delayed funding rounds stall growth momentum
Strategic Operator Shortage
Finding experienced EdTech leaders is rare and expensive
StartEd Advisors exists to close that gap.
We bring structure, data discipline, and world-class leadership to the world's fastest-growing learning and workforce companies.
Build the Foundation Before You Accelerate.
FAST — Fractional Advisory Service Teams — is your pit crew for scaling smarter.
FAST brings together exited founders, CEOs, and C-suite leaders who act as your on-demand executive team. They combine strategic judgment with AI-driven precision to keep your company running at peak performance. Each quarter, your FAST team conducts a 50-point checkup across finance, operations, product, and growth — aligning leadership, data, and execution.
The FAST CFO Foundation
Three layers that turn chaotic data into board-ready intelligence.
Smart Data Room
Why: Scattered data kills investor confidence.
What: Consolidates your financials, CRM, and HRMS into a single source of truth.
Result: Investor and board requests answered in minutes, not days.
Investor-Grade Financials
Why: Investors demand institutional-quality reporting.
What: Monthly statements, cohort analysis, and benchmarks tailored to EdTech.
Result: Pass due diligence on first review.
CEO Dashboard
Why: Boards need visibility, not spreadsheets.
What: Executive dashboard that tracks health, growth, and risk KPIs.
Result: Meetings focused on strategy, not data cleanup.
FAST creates alignment between people, metrics, and decisions — giving founders the structure of a $100M company at a $10M stage.
Fractional C-Suite for EdTech. Real Operators. Real Outcomes.
FAST (Fractional Advisory Service Teams) turns proven playbooks from exited founders into a repeatable growth engine for EdTech startups. Each team targets the bottlenecks that limit scale — from positioning to product to pipeline — so founders grow faster with control and clarity.
FAST Strategy (Strat)
Define your advantage and price for value.
We clarify market positioning, refine your narrative, and connect it to financial leverage points that drive premium pricing and margin expansion.
Business Result: Distinctive positioning that commands higher pricing and investor confidence.
FAST Product (CTO)
Build what customers will pay for.
We align product roadmaps with market demand, shorten cycle times, and embed AI-driven feedback loops into delivery.
Business Result: Customer delight and new-to-world innovation that increases retention and valuation.
FAST GTM (CRO)
Create a repeatable revenue machine.
We build your go-to-market system — from ICP definition and pipeline discipline to forecasting and sales enablement — so investors see predictable growth.
Business Result: Faster growth with more efficient spend.
FAST Team (COS / Chief of Staff)
Run your company like an institutional operator.
We install meeting cadence, leadership dashboards, and decision rhythms that keep teams aligned and boards focused on strategy.
Business Result: Disciplined execution that scales faster and reduces risk.
FAST Capital (CFO)
Raise smart money with institutional-grade finance.
We build your Smart Data Room, investor-grade financials, and narrative deck to shorten the fundraising cycle and improve valuation multiples.
Business Result: Faster capital access and a single source of truth for leaders and investors.
Together, the FAST 5 Services form a stacked system for sustainable growth — where every discipline feeds the next, creating a flywheel of alignment, execution, and value creation.
Raise Capital Faster with a Disciplined Process.
12-16 weeks from kickoff to term sheet. Disciplined. Repeatable.
Prepare
Smart Data Room audit, financial cleanup, investor materials, pitch refinement
Launch
Warm intros to qualified investors, initial meetings, momentum building
Engage
Due diligence support, financial Q&A, partner meetings, term negotiation
Close
Legal documentation, final diligence, board approval, funds transfer
Proven with Unicorns and Strategic Exits
Our portfolio companies achieve faster growth, stronger leadership, and higher valuations.
Global Tutoring Platform
Professional Test Prep
- Refined business model from B2C to B2B2C
- Strategic guidance and mentorship
- Investor and distribution connections
- Strategic acquisition in 2023
Portfolio Results
A Connected Ecosystem That Compounds Value.
StartEd Advisors connects events, advisory, capital, and technology into a single growth engine.
$1B+
Value Created
EdTech Week
Global events sourcing deals and building relationships
2K+ CEOs, 500+ investors annuallyStartEd Fund
Direct investment and co-investment opportunities
Building toward $30M fundFAST
World-class operators + AI tooling
Fractional teams at scaleValue Creation
2x survival rates, strategic exits, unicorn outcomes
Compound growth through network effectsEach component reinforces the others – creating network effects that accelerate every member company.
Your AI-Powered Single Source of Truth
Our Smart Data Room transforms messy company data into clean, investor-ready intelligence. It's how our clients close faster, operate cleaner, and run board meetings with confidence.
Rapid Advisor Onboarding
Gets advisors up-to-speed quickly with all essential company information. Enables better dialogue and insights.
Comprehensive Document Management
Secure storage for proprietary documents like cap tables, financials, pitch decks, and org charts.
AI-Powered Insights
Our proprietary AI ingests company information and presents it via configurable dashboard and intelligent search.
Institutional Memory
Notecard system tracks advisor thoughts over time. Integrates with meeting transcripts for complete history.
The Smart Data Room is more than storage — it's the intelligence layer of the FAST system. It turns fragmented data into a foundation for disciplined growth, faster raises, and investor trust.
Everything You Need to Raise Capital — Built for EdTech Founders
The complete capital-readiness system for founders who want to raise faster, with confidence.
FAST CFO Foundation
Who it's for: Founders building investor readiness.
What's included:
- Smart Data Room setup and management
- Investor-grade financials and dashboards
- Quarterly reviews and annual plan support
Outcome: A single source of financial truth to run your company and impress investors.
Ready to Raise (FAST CFO Program)
Pay $5K / month, balance due on financing close
Who it's for: Founders actively preparing to raise capital.
What's included:
- Complete data room and financial cleanup
- Strategic positioning and investor story
- Pitch deck and management presentation
- Investor pipeline building and outreach
- Diligence support through close
Outcome: 12–16 weeks to term sheet. 2–3 competing offers on average.
Full FAST Services
Who it's for: Scaling companies ready for fractional executive depth.
What's included:
- All five FAST disciplines
- Strategy, Product, GTM, Team, and Capital
- Led by exited founders and C-suite operators
Outcome: Disciplined execution, measurable growth, and sustained valuation lift.
Ready to Scale Smarter?
Join the founders who trust StartEd to help them raise capital, grow revenue, and lead with confidence.