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Knewton

New York, US · Delaware corporation · 8,839 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Knewton Alta provides adaptive courseware for higher education that personalizes learning content and assessments based on real-time student performance data. The platform delivers targeted instruction, practice, and remediation to help students master course material across multiple subject areas.

Founders & leadership

JF
Jose FerreiraFounder
DLDavid Liu
David LiuPresident and COO; Board Director2010–2016David Liu is an executive who has founded and led companies in consumer internet, education, and healthcare technology.

Board

HTHiro Tamura
Hiro TamuraBoard Member2015–2019Managing Partner at Atomico
RSRob Stavis
Rob StavisBoard Member2009–2016Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners
KC
Kevin ComolliBoard director
AJAmish Jani
Amish JaniBoard directorFounder and Partner at FirstMark Capital

Investors · 8

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$57.4M disclosed across 2 of 3 rounds · 2011–2018

▶$5.2MraisedAug 2018 · 20 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hiro TamuraDirector
  • Michael ChapinExecutive Officer
  • Andrew RosenDirector
  • Doug HughesExecutive Officer
  • Jose FerreiraDirector
  • Amish JaniDirector
  • Jennifer GrunebaumExecutive Officer
  • Kevin ComolliDirector
  • Rob StavisDirector
  • Brian KibbyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$5.3M
Amount sold
$5.2M
First sale
Jul 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$52.3MraisedFeb 2016 · 14 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David LiuExecutive Officer, Director
  • Hiro TamuraDirector
  • Rob StavisDirector
  • Jose FerreiraExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kevin ComolliDirector
  • Amish JaniDirector
Offering amount
$52.3M
Amount sold
$52.3M
First sale
Oct 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

8 people who came through Knewton went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Knewton do?
Knewton Alta provides adaptive courseware for higher education that personalizes learning content and assessments based on real-time student performance data. The platform delivers targeted instruction, practice, and remediation to help students master course material across multiple subject areas.
Who founded Knewton?
Knewton was founded by Jose Ferreira.
Who are Knewton's investors?
Knewton's investors include Atomico, Bessemer Venture Partners, Mosaic Ventures, Accel, Accel-KKR, FirstMark Capital, Founders Fund, Pearson Ventures.
How much funding has Knewton raised?
Knewton has disclosed $57.4M raised across 2 of its 3 known rounds.
Where is Knewton headquartered?
Knewton is headquartered in New York, US.