Gradescope
Berkeley, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 6 known investors
Gradescope is a web platform for administering and grading assessments—paper-based, digital, code, and bubble-sheet assignments—with flexible rubrics, AI-assisted grouping of similar answers, and per-question analytics. It serves university instructors and students for grading and feedback across academic subjects.
Founders & leadership
Gradescope was founded in 2014 by Arjun Singh.
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Arjun SinghFounder30 Under 30 2018
Board
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Dave SamuelBoard director
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Sergey KarayevBoard directorPartner and Co-Founder of Volition at GSV Ventures
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$3.6M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2016–2018
▶$2.2MraisedMay 2018 · 5 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.2MraisedMay 2018 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Arjun SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Sergey KarayevDirector
- Manu KumarDirector
- Dave SamuelDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.9M
- Amount sold
- $2.2M
- First sale
- May 2018
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$1.4MraisedFeb 2016 · 2 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$1.4MraisedFeb 2016 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Dave SamuelDirector
- Manu KumarDirector
- Arjun SinghExecutive Officer, Director
- Sergey KarayevDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.8M
- Amount sold
- $1.4M
- First sale
- Jan 2016
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2014
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Gradescope went on to found or lead other companies.
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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2018 | $224.7K |
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
- What does Gradescope do?
- Gradescope is a web platform for administering and grading assessments—paper-based, digital, code, and bubble-sheet assignments—with flexible rubrics, AI-assisted grouping of similar answers, and per-question analytics. It serves university instructors and students for grading and feedback across academic subjects.
- Who founded Gradescope?
- Gradescope was founded by Arjun Singh in 2014.
- Who are Gradescope's investors?
- Gradescope's investors include GSV Ventures, K9 Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Freestyle Capital, House, Reach Capital.
- How much funding has Gradescope raised?
- Gradescope has disclosed $3.6M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is Gradescope headquartered?
- Gradescope is headquartered in Berkeley, US.