SAN ANTONIO, June 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Authentica Solutions today announced the launch of two major innovations: Authentica sprout™, a modern data-sharing and rostering solution, and reach™ Analytics, an AI-powered analytics tool built for Special Education teams and students with learning differences. Both are powered by Authentica seed™, the company’s core Education Intelligence platform that unifies and safeguards institutional data – helping educators, leaders, and IT teams turn existing data into actionable insights without added complexity.
To see how these solutions work together to empower K12, Higher Ed, Departments and Ministries of Education, EdTech and System Integrators, visit www.authenticasolutions.com.
At the heart of Authentica Solutions is seed™, a “cloud with purpose” platform built to support data-informed decision-making across K12 and Higher Education. It connects fragmented systems, integrates with tools schools and institutions already use, and standardizes how data flows – maximizing the value of existing investments.
“Disconnected systems and fragmented data slow everything down – and when that happens, learning suffers,” said Russell Long, CEO and Founder of Authentica Solutions. “That’s why we created Authentica seed™: to automate data flows and standardize integrations across platforms. By giving every team access to a unified source of trusted data intelligence, we help schools save time, lower costs, and move forward with clarity and speed.”
Built on the seed™ platform, Authentica sprout™ enables K12 schools and higher ed institutions to share rostering data with EdTech providers in a way that’s structured, secure, and easy to manage. Leveraging industry standards like OneRoster, sprout™ simplifies rostering, strengthens data governance, and reduces the burden on IT teams.
Districts control what to share, with whom, and when. Providers receive consistent, reliable data, while technical teams spend less time on manual processes and support tickets.
“We designed Authentica sprout™ to make secure, standards-based data sharing accessible to every district, not just those with large budgets or dedicated technical teams,” said Brandon Brown, Chief Product Officer at Authentica Solutions. “It’s the most sophisticated and affordable data sharing and rostering tool available on the market. With advanced AI filtering and sharing capabilities, sprout™ helps customers manage their data with greater flexibility, security, and impact.”
Also built on seed™, reach™ Analytics was developed specifically for Special Education teams and students with learning differences – communities often overlooked or underserved by one-size-fits-all tools. It transforms static data into dynamic insights, helping educators plan proactively, intervene early, and prepare confidently for compliance reviews.
“Authentica reach™ is the first analytics solution truly built for Special Education, not retrofitted for it,” said Gene Garcia, Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder of Authentica Solutions. “Powered by seed™, it delivers timely, trusted insights to the people who need it most – so they can spend more time supporting students and advancing learning.”
What unites Authentica seed™, sprout™, and reach™ is this philosophy: Education Intelligence should be practical, affordable, and built to work with what schools already have – not add complexity. Instead of adding a new system into the mix, Authentica enhances existing infrastructure, making it easier to access, use and act on data.
Authentica partners with educators, district IT leaders, and EdTech providers to streamline data workflows while reducing the costs and risks of person-dependent, bespoke integrations.
“Education data belongs to the districts – and we honor that by protecting it,” said Long. “We help our partners unify their systems in a way that scales with them – without replacing the tools they’ve already invested in.”
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To learn more about Authentica seed™, sprout™, or reach™ analytics, or to schedule a personalized demo, visit www.authenticasolutions.com.
Authentica Solutions builds Education Intelligence tools that help schools unlock insights from their data. With its cloud-based seed™ Education Intelligence platform and solutions like sprout™ and reach™ Analytics, Authentica supports K–12 districts, Higher Education institutions, Departments and Ministries of Education, and EdTech providers in building stronger, more connected systems—without the complexity or cost of traditional enterprise platforms.
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Stakeholders Across the Education Ecosystem Rely on Authentica Solutions to enable faster, more secure, and higher quality Intelligence Provisioning and they are just getting started.
ATLANTA , June 27, 2024 /CNW/ — Authentica Solutions™, a leader in data integration and intelligence management solutions for the education sector, today announced the successful completion of a $6.2 Million Series Seed funding round led by Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech focused venture capital firm globally. The company’s Education Intelligence Platform, Authentica seed™, empowers stakeholders across the education ecosystem by providing the flexibility, security, and clear data ownership needed to support their evolving technology investments that drive learning outcomes.
The infusion of capital will further Authentica Solutions’ mission to accelerate from data management to intelligence management, while making substantial advances toward solving interoperability in the education sector. Authentica’s mission is to empower institutions to unlock the full potential of their data investments to achieve actionable decisions. Authentica accomplishes this by enabling exceptional integration, automated data quality improvement, and top-tier data management and provisioning within a secure single source of intelligence.
“We are thrilled to partner with Owl Ventures as we continue our journey to transform data interoperability in education,” said Russell Long, co-founder and CEO of Authentica Solutions. “We believe the experience and expertise from the Owl team will further empower our customer-centric culture and help us expand our solutions designed to transform how the education ecosystem manages their intelligence.”
The education community is very dynamic and has dramatically changed since COVID with a focus on serving K-12 school districts, higher education at all levels, departments/ministries of education, edtech software providers (enterprise and web based), systems integrators, and key strategic partners. The importance of having explicit clarity in the development of an exceptional ecosystem focused on academic growth, coupled with solutions that empower true data ownership for our customers is clear.
“A foundational principle behind the design of the Authentica seed™ platform is to ensure educational institutions have complete control and ownership over their data,” noted Long. “We can deliver these capabilities by bringing proven, enterprise-level cloud technologies from the commercial world to propel learning intelligence.”
“Authentica has such a deep background, backed by an amazing team. Working to solve insanely complex challenges in education,” noted Long, “The market is ready for an enterprise cloud solution that can satisfy the never-ending demand for interoperability and quality of data to deliver actionable analytics and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).”
Owl Ventures, known for its extensive portfolio of leading EdTech companies and with over $2 billion in assets under management, recognized the transformative potential of Authentica Solutions’ team and experience. “We are excited to partner with Authentica Solutions and support their innovative approach to data management in education,” said Amit Patel, managing director of Owl Ventures. “Their commitment to delivering exceptional value aligns perfectly with our mission to invest in companies that are shaping the future of education.”
“With this investment we are poised to accelerate advancements in our platform, driving greater efficiency and insights for educators, administrators, and students,” added Gene Garcia, co-founder and CTO of Authentica Solutions. “Our goal is to create a seamless and secure data ecosystem that supports the diverse needs of the education community and its partners.”
As Authentica Solutions expands its impact, the company remains dedicated to its core values of servant leadership, high accountability, and ethical principles. The new funding will enable the team to scale operations, invest in research and development, and broaden their reach to more institutions and EdTech partners seeking innovative data solutions.
Looking to the future, Authentica Solutions is also innovating in advanced research with a project currently in stealth mode: Authentica reach™. Authentica reach™ will be an enterprise platform built directly upon the Authentica seed™ platform, empowering K12 institutions with advanced intelligence, accessibility, and an AI-driven system to support all individuals involved with students with diverse needs.
Authentica Solutions is excited to continue the journey with EduLab Capital Partners who also participated beyond their initial November 2023 investment as part of the Series Seed closing. “We’re thrilled to deepen our relationship with Authentica and assist leadership with international expansion through our own platform in Asia,” said Liam Pisano, Managing Partner at EduLab Capital Partners.
Long and Garcia also commented, “We also recognize an early investor and contributor, the late Steve Liffick. His contributions and vision for serving the education space globally will continue to live forward through those of us he influenced directly.”
Authentica Solutions is a leading provider of intelligence management, data integration and the EduLake™, a Modern Data Estate, for the Education sector. Founded by Russell Long and Gene Garcia, Authentica Solutions has a proven track record of innovation and impact across the global education landscape. The company’s flagship product, Authentica seed™, is an Education Intelligence Platform that empowers institutions to unlock the full potential of their data through exceptional integration, automated quality improvement, AI, and top-tier data management. Authentica Solutions drives change through Authentica seed™, Medicaid solution engineering services, and Authentica phoenix™ Special Education software. Authentica seed™ is currently offered in United States and Canada with planned expansion into Asia, Australia, and UK in the near future. Authentica serves K12 school districts, Higher Education Universities and Colleges, Departments and Ministries of Education, Education Software Providers (EdTech), System Integrators, and Strategic Partners. For more information, visit [Authentica Solutions](https://authenticasolutions.com).
Owl Ventures is the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market. With over $2 billion in assets under management, Owl Ventures invests in the world’s leading education technology companies across the education spectrum encompassing early childhood, K-12, higher education, and career mobility/professional learning. The firm has deep domain expertise and leverages a global network of Limited Partners, investors, and strategic partners to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses into transformative category-leading companies. [Owl Ventures] (https:owlvc.com)
EduLab Capital Partners is a seed stage venture capital firm focused exclusively on the education market, investing in business models that transcend the traditional education landscape. The Company’s Boston– and Tokyo-based team provides foundational support to entrepreneurs to help expand their customer base, make key early-stage hires, and raise additional capital for profitable and sustainable growth. EduLab’s education market savvy and artificial intelligence expertise provide unique leverage points for its investments, while the Company’s network of global partnerships and distribution channels provide its portfolio companies with the depth and reach to quickly accelerate product integration and impact. For more information, visit EduLab Capital Partners.
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