WGU Labs
South Salt Lake, Utahwgulabs.org
Overview
WGU Labs is the nonprofit EdTech consulting, incubation, research, and design arm of Western Governors University . The company provides learning experience design, student success consulting, and EdTech startup incubation services . WGU Labs serves the higher education and workforce development sectors . WGU LABS invents, builds, and invests in innovative learning solutions that improve quality and advance educational outcomes for learners everywhere . Building on social psychology, learning science, and industry trends, WGU LABS accelerates EdTech startups and develops usable, effective educational resources and technologies built for implementation and scale .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genius Academy | Jan 2025 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Daivergent | Jun 2024 | VC Round | Lead |
| Ziplines Education | Feb 2024 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Unmudl Skills-to-Jobs Marketplace | Apr 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Unmudl Skills-to-Jobs Marketplace | Apr 2022 | Seed | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.