According to EdSurge, Educents has raised a $2.9 milion seed round led by SoftTech VC, with Crosslink Capital, Deep Fork Capital, Kapor Capital and Learn Capital also participating. Angel investors include Deborah Quazzo (founder and managing partner of GSV Advisors) and Joanne Wilson.

Educents is an online marketplace for affordable educational products, providing daily deals to students, parents and educators by working with established educational suppliers. Whether it is a science kit, curriculum pack, books or art supplies, we make sure that Educents has the lowest price. Educators need a break, and we're here to help. Since the launch of Educents in April, 2013, Educents has saved educators over $15 million dollars and has helped more than 130,000 teachers, homeschoolers and parents gain access to affordable educational materials.