NewsJapan’s SoftBank in talks with Chinese education app over potential $500m investmentThis might be another Chinese edtech IPO in the making. 1 min read
In recent years, China has vigorously encouraged professional training for modern farmers. And there’s big opportunity. InsightsTianTianXueNong bags tens of millions of RMB Series A to provide agricultural education to farmers in lower-tier cities4 mins read
Jack Ma talked about the current challenges of education in China. NewsVoices | Jack Ma: we should reallocate teaching resources1 min read
Singapore’s edtech startup Teach-n-Learn is here to complement the local education system. InsightsEdtech startup Teach-n-Learn makes tutoring a convenient affair3 mins read
Another edtech firm prepares for an IPO. NewsIPO | English learning app Liulishuo targets $300m US IPO2 mins read
Online education provider Zuoyebang just closed a US$350 million Series D financing round, led by Coatue Management, according to various Chinese media reports. The new round of investment into the hoNewsDeals | China’s top homework-helper app Zuoyebang raises $350m2 mins read
The Beijing-based company has rolled out a dedicated learning app dubbed Haohao Xuexi to tap into China’s lucrative paid content market. NewsToutiao launches paid content app to diversify revenue streams 2 mins read
The round is co-led by Coatue, Tencent, Sequoia Capital China, and Yunfeng Capital. NewsDeals | Online education platform VIPKID raises $500m Series D+ round; its valuation crosses $2.9b1 min read
Internet traffic giants venture into online education sector for business expansion NewsDeals | China’s Largest News Aggregator Toutiao Leads $200 Million Investment in Education Startup 17zuoye4 mins read
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