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Carnegie Learning
A leading provider of K-12 education technology, curriculum, and professional learning solutions
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.
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
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANT✓Other financing | Dec 2023 | $7.9M | — | US Department of Education | ↗ |
| Other✓Other financing | Jan 2022 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
Growth signals
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.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Zorbit’s MathSt. John's, Canada
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Scientific Learning CorporationOakland, United StatesHelping K-12 students achieve their learning potential with Fast ForWord®, a brain-based reading and language program
$15Mvaluation
Mondo PublishingNew York City, United StatesMondo Publishing, a provider of print and digital workbooks focused on K-5 literacy
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New Mountain LearningSaint Paul, United StatesAI-driven math learning solutions enhancing student engagement and providing actionable data for educators
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GlobaloriaNew York City, United StatesOnline courses for teaching 5th-12th grades STEM, computing, software engineering, coding and game design
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
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
Carnegie Mellon University
CIP Capital
New Mountain Learning
Magarac Venture Partners
Small Business Innovation Research
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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