SplashLearn (operated by StudyPad, Inc.) is a game-based learning platform for children in preschool through Grade 5, focused on math and reading. Founded in 2010 by four friends who saw the iPad as a natural learning device for kids, it now serves more than 40 million learners across 150+ countries and is used by hundreds of thousands of teachers and schools. The platform pairs an adaptive, curriculum-aligned library of 6,500+ games and activities with live small-group classes, aiming to turn children into confident, self-motivated learners.
E-Line Media is a Phoenix-based video game developer and publisher that builds commercial games with meaningful themes and authentic voices. Founded in 2007 by veterans of Activision and the education world, the studio pairs great artistry with real-world subject matter across three pillars - Voice, Planet, and Society - producing award-winning titles like the Iñupiat-rooted Never Alone and the ocean-exploration game Beyond Blue. Its work spans entertainment, education, and social impact, backed by partnerships with the Smithsonian, BBC, OceanX, and the Cook Inlet Tribal Council.
Muzzy Lane is a Massachusetts edtech company that builds tools for creating game-based learning simulations and roleplay assessments. Its flagship no-code Author platform lets instructional designers and publishers build immersive, decision-driven activities without programming, while its SkillBuild courses pair simulations with AI coaching to award durable-skills microcredentials. Founded in 2002 by MIT-trained engineer David McCool, the company has powered tens of millions of simulations and assessments for universities, publishers like McGraw Hill, and corporate training programs.