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Acelero Learning

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Designs and delivers inclusive, anti-bias, and rigorous approaches to eliminate the gaps between young children’s inherent potential and their achievement in school and life

New York City, United StatesFounded 2001Edtech
Valuation $10–25M Last recorded · 2015
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Acelero Learning

Acelero Learning is a for-profit company that provides early childhood education services through its network of licensed Head Start centers across the United States. The company serves nearly 5,000 young children and their families, focusing on closing the achievement gap for low-income families.

The company's business model is twofold. It directly operates its own Head Start centers and also partners with other community-based programs and public systems through a consulting arm. This approach allows Acelero Learning to leverage its expertise and data-driven tools to a wider audience. The company utilizes an evidence-based curriculum and a proprietary data system to monitor and accelerate child and family outcomes, which is a key differentiator in the early education market.

Revenue is generated through the operation of its centers, which are funded by federal Head Start grants, and through consulting fees from its partners. By operating as a for-profit entity in a traditionally non-profit sector, Acelero Learning aims to bring a level of business discipline and data-driven efficiency to early childhood education. The company targets communities with a high need for quality early learning programs and partners with local organizations to deliver its services.

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Founded
2001
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Sector
Edtech

Investors

8 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Gary Community Ventures

Series A3 investors entered at this stage

  • NewSchools Venture Fund
  • Ironwood Capital
  • Venn Foundation

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

  • Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health
  • The Builders Fund
  • A-Street Ventures
  • BlackRock
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