Tech Company Financing Transactions
Headsprout Funding Round
Headsprout closed a $8 million funding round on 2/2/2007. Investors included Kaplan Ventures.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
2/2/2007
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$8,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
Kaplan Ventures (Lead Investor)
Proceeds Purpose
The fresh capital allows Headsprout to bolster marketing efforts and develop new products. It also may help the company tap new markets through Kaplan, which could also be a potential acquirer.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
127 Broadway Ave E. 200
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
Seattle, WA 98102
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
We help children master basic academic skills with fun, interactive learning programs that work. Every hour of every day, in schools and homes across the country and around the world, children are learning to read with Headsprout.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Anderson
Vice President
Janet Twyman
VP - Finance
Denise Mamaril
VP - Marketing
Victoria Burwell
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