October 16, 2024: Suraasa, a teacher programs provider is set to make significant strides in the realm of teacher workforce development and global mobility with its recent $6 million funding round. The investment will be directed towards enhancing teacher quality and equipping educators with skills that meet international standards. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless integration into diverse educational systems across the globe.
With these funds, the platform plans to expand its international operations, fostering robust teams and advanced systems to amplify its impact. The ultimate goal is to connect a greater number of teachers with top-tier opportunities worldwide, addressing the critical shortage of qualified educators.
Rishabh Khanna, Founder and CEO, of Suraasa emphasized the urgency of this challenge: “The global shortage of qualified teachers is a critical challenge, and solving it requires innovation and a deep commitment to the future of education. 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.”
Suraasa to augment skill development programs
Suraasa’s approach involves offering competency-based skill development programs tailored to the unique hiring needs of schools around the world. By training and matching highly skilled teachers from India with educational institutions, the platform ensures that both teachers and schools find their perfect fit.
Jennifer Carolan, Managing Partner at Reach Capital, highlighted the urgency of the issue, noting, “Schools in the U.S. and globally are facing acute teacher shortages. Suraasa addresses this by training a global teacher workforce, and we were excited to invest upon witnessing the team’s dedication to respecting and dignifying the teaching profession.”
The funding round led by Reach Capital also saw participation from ETS Capital, NB Ventures, TSM Ventures, TRTL Ventures, and other prominent strategic investors.
