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Carnegie Learning

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A leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions

Pittsburgh, United StatesFounded 1994Edtech
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2001
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Carnegie Learning

Carnegie Learning operates as a provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions. The company originated as a research project at Carnegie Mellon University and was formally founded in 1998 by a team of researchers in cognitive science, computer science, and education: Dr. Steven Ritter, William S. Hadley, John R. Anderson, and Kenneth Koedinger. Their initial work, influenced by cognitive psychology and artificial intelligence, focused on developing intelligent tutoring systems for mathematics to offer personalized and adaptive learning.

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The company's business model centers on providing comprehensive curricula and educational services to the K-12 market, including schools, districts, and government bodies like the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA). Revenue is generated through the sale of blended solutions that include digital software, print textbooks, assessments, and professional development services. Math content represents the majority of revenue, followed by literacy and world languages. The company also offers high-dosage virtual tutoring services, connecting students with certified teachers for live sessions. Carnegie Learning has pursued growth through both organic development and strategic acquisitions, such as Scientific Learning to enhance its literacy portfolio and Zorbit's Math to expand into elementary education. After being acquired by private equity firm CIP Capital in 2018 and later receiving a strategic investment from Madison Dearborn Partners in 2020, the company has continued to expand its market presence.

Carnegie Learning’s product suite covers mathematics, literacy (ELA), world languages, and applied sciences. A core offering is MATHia, an adaptive software that provides one-on-one coaching for students, which is often blended with its consumable textbook component, MATHbook. The company has expanded its portfolio to include solutions for all K-12 grade levels. For literacy, it offers programs like *Mirrors & Windows* and the adaptive reading software Fast ForWord. World language offerings include curricula for Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Italian. The company also provides extensive professional learning and instructional services for educators to support the implementation of its curricula.

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At a glance

Status
Acquired
Founded
1994
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, United States
Employees
779
Open positions
4
Dealroom signal
64.1/100
Industry
Education
Sector
Edtech, Developer Tools, Search Engine, Spinout, Student
Business model
SaaS
Client focus
b2b, b2c
Investment activity
5 companies, latest Apr 2021
Capital deployed
Preferred round
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Funding history

9 recorded events

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Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Dec 2023 $7.9M US Department of Education
OtherOther financing Jan 2022 $0 Undisclosed
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Carnegie Learning website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Carnegie Learning is 89K monthly website visits, down 84.4% over the last three months. Carnegie Learning's team declined 2.5% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits89K 3-month web change-84.4% 1-year team growth-2.5%
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8 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • US Department of Education

Series A2 investors entered at this stage

  • NewSchools Venture Fund
  • Draper Triangle Ventures

Other known investors5 additional known investors

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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
11 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States91.5%
🇨🇦 Canada3.4%
🇧🇷 Brazil1.4%
🇩🇪 Germany0.5%
🇦🇷 Argentina0.5%
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