Suraasa Secures Major Funding to Transform Global Teacher Workforce Development and Mobility
Gurugram, India, Tuesday, October 9, 2024 — Suraasa, the leading platform for teacher workforce development & global teacher mobility, has successfully closed a significant funding round led by Reach Capital, with participation from ETS and other prominent strategic investors. This investment will further propel Suraasa’s mission of enhancing teacher quality, ensuring educators are equipped to meet global standards, and get integrated into diverse educational systems worldwide.
Suraasa has been at the forefront of revolutionising teacher education by offering competency-based skilling programs that ensure teachers are not just classroom-ready but globally competitive. Its innovative approach is aimed at bridging the gap between educational systems worldwide, allowing educators to seamlessly integrate into schools globally, and raising the bar for teacher preparation and mobility. Suraasa’s comprehensive programs equip educators with the skills required to succeed in international classrooms, addressing the growing demand for qualified teachers across borders. By combining upskilling with teacher recruitment solutions, Suraasa not only ensures teachers are prepared for global challenges but also connects them to opportunities in schools worldwide.
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, the Managing Director of ETS Capital said “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 investment positions Suraasa to accelerate its growth and reach in teacher education and recruitment, and create a world where educators can seamlessly move and thrive in international teaching environments, helping meet the growing global demand for quality teaching professionals.
