EdSights Secures $80 Million in Funding
EdSights, a New York-based AI-powered student voice platform, has secured $80 million strategic growth investment.
The round was led by JMI Equity, a growth equity firm specializing in software, with offices in the greater Washington, D.C. area and San Diego. Focused on supporting software companies, JMI has partnered with numerous entrepreneurs, founder-owners, and management teams, investing in more than 190 companies since its inception. To date, the firm has completed over 120 exits and facilitated 19 IPOs.
The company will use the investment to enhance its product platform and expand its team, strengthening its ability to serve higher education institutions nationwide.
Founded in 2018, EdSights is an education technology company that provides an AI-powered student voice platform to help colleges and universities nationwide improve student success and retention. The platform leverages AI and personalized SMS-based communications to engage students. EdSights’ all-in-one solution captures real-time insights on the leading drivers of student success and equips administrators with actionable data to increase staff efficiency and ensure students receive the right support at the right time. Today, EdSights partners with a wide range of institutions, from large public universities to small private colleges.
Funding Details
Company: EdSights, Inc.
Raised: $80.0M
Round: Strategic Growth Investment
Funding Date: September 2025
Lead Investor: JMI Equity
Additional Investors: Not disclosed
Company Website: https://www.edsights.io/
Software Category: Education Technology / Student Success Platform