Actively Learn
Seattle, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors
Founders & leadership
Actively Learn was founded in 2012 by Jay Goyal and Deep Sran.
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Jay GoyalCo-founder
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Deep SranCo-founder
Investors · 1
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$1M disclosed across 1 round · 2013
▶$1MraisedApr 2015 · 19 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1MraisedApr 2015 · 19 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jay GoyalExecutive Officer, Director
- Deep SranExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1M
- Amount sold
- $1M
- Minimum investment
- $10K
- First sale
- Sep 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2015 | $750K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2014 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Actively Learn?
- Actively Learn was founded by Jay Goyal, Deep Sran in 2012.
- Who are Actively Learn's investors?
- Actively Learn's investors include Atlanta Tech Village.
- How much funding has Actively Learn raised?
- Actively Learn has disclosed $1M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Actively Learn headquartered?
- Actively Learn is headquartered in Seattle, US.



