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Flipgrid
A video platform promoting active, social learning in classrooms and enterprises around the world
About Flipgrid
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Pelican Rapids, United States
- Employees
- 57
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 63.2/100
- Sub-industry
- Social media
- Sector
- Edtech, SaaS, Social, Storage, Biotechnology, Community, Sharing Economy, Promote, App, Video, Communication, Platform, Spinout
- Client focus
- b2c
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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 | — |
Growth signals
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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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
Arthur Ventures
Brightstone Venture Capital
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Microsoft
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Gravity Fund
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