Opinion

February 18, 2020

Why Europe is so far from its first edtech unicorn

European governments and investors need to step up to fund the digital innovation that is desperately needed in the classroom.


It’s fair to say that edtech is far from the darling of European tech. With zero unicorns, it’s lagging behind almost every other sector in terms of innovation and success. With billions flying around everything from bank accounts to dating apps, it’s difficult to understand why more time and money isn’t being invested into education.

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