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Flipgrid
Edtech · Pelican Rapids, United States · Founded 2014
A video platform promoting active, social learning in classrooms and enterprises around the world MoreLess
Flipgrid is an innovative educational platform that connects millions of educators, learners, and families from PreK to PhD through short, interactive videos. Operating in the EdTech market, Flipgrid serves a diverse range of clients including schools, universities, and individual educators. The platform is designed to make learning engaging and accessible, allowing users to create and share videos in a safe and inclusive environment. Flipgrid's business model is unique as it is made free by Microsoft, which acquired the company to enhance its suite of educational tools. This free access model helps Flipgrid to rapidly expand its user base and foster a community where every voice matters. The platform features tools like the Immersive Reader, which supports multiple languages and makes content accessible to all students, including those with learning disabilities. Flipgrid generates value by enhancing the educational experience, promoting student engagement, and providing a space for authentic expression. The company leverages its integration with Microsoft's ecosystem to offer additional functionalities and support to its users, thereby driving adoption and usage.
Keywords: EdTech, video platform, interactive learning, Microsoft, educators, students, accessibility, engagement, community, PreK to PhD.
Company overview
Flipgrid company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Pelican Rapids, United States
- Employees
- 57
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.2
Valuation & funding
Flipgrid funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jun 2018 | $0 | — | Microsoft | — |
| SPINOUT✓Other financing | Feb 2015 | $0 | — | University of Minnesota Twin Cities | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Feb 2015 | $17M | $68M | Arthur Ventures · Brightstone Venture Capital | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
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| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 57 |
| 2025 | 57 |
| 2024 | 57 |
| 2023 | 57 |
| 2022 | 57 |
| 2021 | 52 |
| 2020 | 37 |
Growth signals
Flipgrid website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Flipgrid is 11K monthly website visits, down 50% over the last three months. Flipgrid's team grew 0% over the past year.
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