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Knewton

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The best in adaptive learning technology

New York City, United StatesFounded 2008Edtech
Valuation $25–50M Last recorded · 2018
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About Knewton

Knewton is a company that specializes in adaptive learning technologies, aiming to make education more personalized, affordable, and effective. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including higher education institutions, individual learners, and educational content providers. Operating primarily in the education technology market, Knewton's business model revolves around offering courseware solutions that integrate seamlessly with existing learning management systems. Their flagship product, Alta, is a comprehensive courseware solution that includes all necessary instructional content such as text, video, examples, and assessments. Alta is available for multiple courses in subjects like math, statistics, economics, and chemistry. Knewton generates revenue through the sale of its adaptive learning products and services, which are designed to improve student outcomes by providing a personalized learning experience. The company also ensures that its products are accessible and compliant with WCAG 2.0 ADA standards, making them suitable for a wide range of learners.

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At a glance

Founded
2008
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Sector
Edtech

Investors

19 investors on the cap table

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Series A12 investors entered at this stage

Series B and later7 investors entered at this stage

Team profiled 76 named & role-tagged
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