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EdSights is a technology company.
EdSights delivers a student voice platform utilizing an AI chatbot to enhance retention and success within higher education. The platform proactively collects real-time insights directly from students regarding their experiences. This data-driven method allows institutions to identify at-risk students and deploy timely, targeted support, improving student outcomes.
Sisters Claudia and Carolina Recchi co-founded EdSights, driven by their experiences as first-generation U.S. college students from Italy. They observed universities struggling to support diverse student populations, leading to their creation of a direct communication channel empowering students with a voice and essential support.
The company partners with higher education institutions fostering student-centric academic environments. EdSights envisions a higher education system where student perspectives shape learning and experience, maximizing educational investment through efficient, meaningful engagement.
EdSights has raised $86.6M across 3 funding rounds.
EdSights has raised $86.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
EdSights has raised $86.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
EdSights's investors include Peter Arrowsmith, Album VC, Founder Collective, Greylock, GSV Acceleration, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Yes VC, Gina Bianchini, Wendell Brooks, Daniel Rosensweig, Deborah Quazzo.
EdSights is an education‑technology company that builds an AI‑powered, SMS/chatbot platform to capture students’ real‑time “voice” (non‑cognitive data) and deliver actionable insights and automated referrals to campus resources to improve retention and student success[5][2].
High‑Level Overview
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Quick Take & Future Outlook
Quick reiteration: EdSights is an AI+SMS student‑voice platform founded by Claudia and Carolina Recchi that helps colleges detect and act on non‑cognitive barriers to student success; recent strategic growth funding from JMI Equity positions it for expanded adoption across U.S. higher education[5][2].
EdSights has raised $86.6M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $80.0M Other Equity in September 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | $80.0M Other Equity | Peter Arrowsmith | |
| Sep 1, 2021 | $5.0M Series A | Album VC | Founder Collective, Greylock, GSV Acceleration, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Yes VC, Gina Bianchini, Wendell Brooks, Daniel Rosensweig, Deborah Quazzo, Good Friends, Lakehouse Ventures |
| May 20, 2020 | $1.6M Other Equity | Harry's, Allbirds, Bonobos, Kairos Ventures, Lakehouse Ventures, Rent the Runway, The Fund, Warby Parker |