<p>LearnLaunchX executives today announced the founding of the education technology and learning-focused accelerator. The first LearnLaunchX accelerator session will begin in June 2013 and will provide selected start-ups with early seed funding, deep domain insight, direct access to learning marketplace leaders and channels, and mentoring by experts in ed tech, learning markets and start-up investment.</p><p>LearnLaunchX will invest in an estimated 40 companies across five cohorts in the first three years of its accelerator program. The LearnLaunchX team's expertise in education, technology, and investment provides ed tech and digital learning startups with the knowledge needed to navigate the learning industry. Experts with deep connections to the market will provide hands-on mentoring to help entrepreneurs transform startups into successful ed tech companies. Startups will receive guidance and strategic direction on a full range of issues, from product feature decisions and beta testing to the nuances of management team development and market entry in the learning industry. LearnLaunchX will open applications for its first cohort on Feb 20th.</p><p>"Social and economic realities demand that education be made more effective and accessible," said Stephen Marcus, founder of Matchbox, Inc. "As an entrepreneur, I understand first-hand the complexities of this market, and applaud the formation of LearnLaunchX. I believe it will accelerate the growth and success of important solutions and outstanding ed tech companies."</p><p>LearnLaunchX co-founder Mark Miller: "Boston has long been an acknowledged epicenter for technology innovation, publishing, educational content and venture capital. The founders of LearnLaunch bring vast experience and contacts in ed tech and new ventures to identify, vet and nurture high-growth market leading companies."</p><p><a href="http://www.fortmilltimes.com/2013/02/01/2471177/learnlaunchx-new-ed-tech-accelerator.html">Keep reading...</a></p>