Who founded Learnzillion?

Learnzillion was founded by Alix Guerrier, Eric Westendorf in 2011.

Who are Learnzillion's investors?

Learnzillion's investors include Owl Ventures.

How much funding has Learnzillion raised?

Learnzillion has disclosed $15.2M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Learnzillion headquartered?

Learnzillion is headquartered in Washington, US.

Learnzillion

Washington, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 13 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Learnzillion was founded in 2011 by Alix Guerrier and Eric Westendorf.

Alix GuerrierCo-founderAlix Guerrier is CEO of DonorsChoose, a crowdfunding platform for classroom projects. He previously co-founded LearnZillion (acquired in 2019), led GlobalGiving, and worked in education consulting at McKinsey & Company; he holds an MBA and Masters in Education from Stanford and an undergraduate degree in physics from Harvard.

Eric WestendorfCo-founderExecutive Officer, Director at Coursemojo

Ian LotinskyCTO & Head of Platform2019–2020He has experience across EdTech, B2C, B2B, and non-profit sectors.

Board

Tory PattersonBoard Member2015–2019Co-founder and Managing Partner at Owl Ventures

Mark JacobsenBoard director

Peter MoranBoard of directors2013–2019Investor

Robert HutterBoard director

Andrew KlingensteinBoard director

Maura MarinoBoard director

Joanne WeissBoard director

Investors · 1

Owl Ventureslisted by Owl VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50Mvia Tory Patterson · board

How we know: Owl Ventures's portfolio page · board seat on SEC Form D · Not right? Tell us

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$15.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2012–2015

▶$13MraisedOct 2015 · 14 investors · Other

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Tory PattersonDirector
Ian LotinskyExecutive Officer
Mark JacobsenDirector
Alix GuerrierExecutive Officer, Director
Eric WestendorfExecutive Officer, Director
Peter MoranDirector
Robert HutterDirector
Joanne WeissDirector

Offering amount: $13M
Amount sold: $13M
First sale: Jun 2015
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2.2MraisedMar 2012 · 16 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Andrew KlingensteinDirector
Eric WestendorfExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Mark JacobsenDirector
Robert HutterDirector
Maura MarinoDirector
Alix GuerrierExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Offering amount: $2.5M
Amount sold: $2.2M
Proceeds to insiders: $12K
First sale: Mar 2012
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2011
Federal exemptions: 06

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Learnzillion went on to found or lead other companies.

Tory PattersonDirectorFounded Owl Ventures Rob HutterInvestor & Board MemberFounded Learn Capital Eric WestendorfExecutive Officer, DirectorFounded Coursemojo Ian LotinskyExecutive OfficerFounded Bluecarbon

Frequently asked questions

Who founded Learnzillion?: Learnzillion was founded by Alix Guerrier, Eric Westendorf in 2011.
Who are Learnzillion's investors?: Learnzillion's investors include Owl Ventures.
How much funding has Learnzillion raised?: Learnzillion has disclosed $15.2M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Learnzillion headquartered?: Learnzillion is headquartered in Washington, US.