Crimson
Founded 2019 · 209 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors
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Crimson Global Academy is an online secondary education provider offering world-class curricula to students globally, with A-Level and US Diploma pathways. The school combines traditional academic excellence with technology-enabled learning environments.
Founders & leadership
Crimson was founded in 2019 by Dr Jamie Beaton.
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Dr Jamie BeatonFounder
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Penelope BartoninCEOPenelope Barton is CEO of Crimson Global Academy, an online secondary education provider offering A-Level and US Diploma pathways. Her background includes experience building and scaling organizations at the intersection of technology and education.
Investors · 2
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$2.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2026
- $2.5MseedMay 2026Source ↗
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Crimson do?
- Crimson Global Academy is an online secondary education provider offering world-class curricula to students globally, with A-Level and US Diploma pathways. The school combines traditional academic excellence with technology-enabled learning environments.
- Who founded Crimson?
- Crimson was founded by Dr Jamie Beaton in 2019.
- Who are Crimson's investors?
- Crimson's investors include Perennial Partners, Y Combinator.
- How much funding has Crimson raised?
- Crimson has disclosed $2.5M raised across 1 round.