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Early literacy transformation through genetic risk screening and top-tier reading interventions

Concord, United StatesFounded 2017Edtech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2023
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Sharpen

Sharpen is dedicated to transforming the early literacy landscape by leveraging scientific and academic discoveries to identify learning delays and differences at an early stage. The company primarily serves parents and children, offering independent assessments, genetic trait screening, and technology-enabled tools to improve learning outcomes. Operating in the education technology market, Sharpen's business model revolves around providing specialized services and tools that help children reach their full potential. The company generates revenue through the sale of its proprietary assessments and interventions, as well as through subscriptions to its technology platforms. Sharpen's mission is to ensure all children have the opportunity to thrive by acting early and providing effective support for reading disabilities.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Concord, United States
Employees
2
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
49.5/100
Industry
Education
Sector
Edtech
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

1 recorded event

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VCOther financing Dec 2023 $11M $44M Learn Capital ↗
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Growth signals

Sharpen website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Sharpen is 1.3K monthly website visits, down 35% over the last three months. Sharpen's team grew 0% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits1.3K 3-month web change-35% 1-year team growth0%
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Global footprint

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🇺🇸 United States · Concord HQ
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