Gurugram, October 17, 2024 — Suraasa, the leading platform for teacher workforce development and global teacher mobility, has announced the closure of a $6M funding round led by Reach Capital, with participation from ETS Capital, NB Ventures, TSM ventures, TRTL Ventures and other prominent strategic investors. This investment will significantly accelerate Suraasa’s mission to enhance teacher quality, equip educators with global-standard skills, and facilitate their integration into diverse educational systems worldwide.
With a global shortage of teachers, particularly in developed countries, India stands as an important supplier of skilled educators to meet this growing demand. Suraasa is uniquely positioned to address this challenge by identifying, upskilling, and preparing teachers to meet international standards. The company works closely with schools across borders to understand their specific hiring requirements, then matches highly skilled Indian teachers with these schools, ensuring both parties’ needs are met.
Suraasa has been a pioneer in revolutionizing teacher education, offering competency-based skilling programs that ensure educators are not only classroom-ready but globally competitive. Its comprehensive programs equip teachers with the skills required to succeed in international classrooms, addressing the increasing demand for qualified educators worldwide. By combining upskilling with teacher recruitment solutions, Suraasa ensures teachers are prepared for global challenges and connected to opportunities in schools globally.
Suraasa’s Founder and CEO, Rishabh Khanna, emphasized the importance of this new partnership:
“The global shortage of qualified teachers is a critical challenge, and solving it requires innovation and a deep commitment to the future of education. We’re excited to welcome Reach Capital, ETS, and other strategic partners who share our vision of empowering teachers and transforming education systems globally. These partnerships are a testament to the impact we are creating, and together, we will accelerate the movement toward a world where teachers are equipped to thrive in any classroom, anywhere.”
The lead investor, Reach Capital, is renowned for its commitment to transforming the education landscape by supporting ventures that foster economic mobility and success through learning. Their backing of Suraasa highlights the importance of empowering educators and ensuring the growing concerns of skilled teacher shortages are resolved through innovative models.
Jennifer Carolan, the Managing Partner of Reach Capital shared:
“Schools in the U.S. and all over the world are facing acute teacher shortages, which Suraasa is addressing by training a global teacher workforce. Reach was drawn to Suraasa for this reason and was excited to invest when we observed how the team respects, celebrates and dignifies the teaching profession. Through training, placement and continuing education, Suraasa is a teacher-first organization that values the complex and important work of educating future generations.”
ETS, a global leader in educational assessment and research, brings decades of expertise in enhancing learning outcomes. ETS is renowned for its world class assessments such as TOEFL and GRE and has been driving forward initiatives in teacher certification and education equity. ETS has a long-standing mission to advance learning through quality assessments and their involvement with Suraasa aligns with their focus on teacher mobility, facilitating the global movement of educators.
Emal Dusst, Managing Director of ETS Capital, commented:
“At ETS, we believe that educators are the cornerstone of any education system; they are the ultimate force multiplier that will shape the future of learning. Growing teacher shortages across the country necessitate finding new pathways into the profession, and with our investment in Suraasa, we’re excited to help schools and districts tap into a rich and highly skilled global teacher community. Together, we are creating a world where teachers are equipped to thrive across diverse educational systems.”
This $6M investment will allow Suraasa to scale its operations internationally, building robust teams and advanced systems that will drive the company’s impact and ensure its global vision is realized. By expanding their footprint, Suraasa aims to connect more teachers with world-class opportunities, ultimately shaping the future of education for generations to come.
About Suraasa
Suraasa offers competency-based skilling programs that prepare teachers for international classrooms and global mobility. They combine upskilling with teacher recruitment solutions to connect educators to opportunities worldwide.
