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Knowmia

AcquiredYC S12

San Francisco, US · Founded 1987 · 11 employees · 5 known investors

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Knowmia is an online platform offering short video lessons from teachers that helps K-12 students find instructional content matched to their learning needs, whether for mastering difficult subjects or preparing for assessments.

Also known as Knowmia.com, Inc

EdTechEducationVideoPersonalizationUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)

Knowmia was founded in 1987 by Ariel Braunstein and Scott Kabat.

ABAriel Braunstein
Ariel BraunsteinCEO2011–2014
SKScott Kabat
Scott KabatFounder2012–2014Scott Kabat is a founder of Knowmia and previously founded 621 Consulting, a marketing consulting firm. He has held leadership roles in venture-backed and large company environments, including scaling the Flip Video brand to market leadership before its acquisition by Cisco, and brings experience across consumer products, SaaS, healthcare, and marketplaces.

Investors · 5

Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Jackson Square VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $5M

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LaunchCapitalreportedBoston · $50K – $150K

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Tencent HoldingsreportedShenzhen

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Frequently asked questions

What does Knowmia do?
Knowmia is an online platform offering short video lessons from teachers that helps K-12 students find instructional content matched to their learning needs, whether for mastering difficult subjects or preparing for assessments.
Who founded Knowmia?
Knowmia was founded by Ariel Braunstein, Scott Kabat in 1987.
Who are Knowmia's investors?
Knowmia's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, Jackson Square Ventures, LaunchCapital, Tencent Holdings.
Where is Knowmia headquartered?
Knowmia is headquartered in San Francisco, US.