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Litnerd

YC S21

New York City, US · Founded 2021 · 6 employees · 9 known investors

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Litnerd is a reading and writing application for children that combines collaborative clubs, gamified challenges, and AI-powered personalized tutoring to help kids develop literacy skills. The platform enables children to create original stories, which the app illustrates and publishes, while integrating curriculum-aligned content and learning tools designed around reading science principles.

Also known as Tiny Broadway Inc. · LitNerd Inc.

EdTechSaaSEducationMediaKidsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S21)

Litnerd was founded in 2021 by Anisa Mirza.

AMAnisa Mirza
Anisa MirzaFounderAnisa Mirza is a repeat founder who previously bootstrapped a startup to $2 million in annual recurring revenue before exiting. She is now building Litnerd, a reading and writing application for children featuring books authored by young writers.
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Adam BailinStaff Engineer
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Joshua SchwartzCreative Producer

Investors · 9

VentureSouqlisted by VentureSouqAbu Dhabi · $100K – $10M

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Winklevoss Capitallisted by Winklevoss CapitalNew York · $100K – $5M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Harvard Management CompanyreportedAllston

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K3 DiversityreportedSugar Land

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SHL CapitalreportedSeattle · $100K – $250K

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Two Small Fish VenturesreportedToronto · $1M – $3M

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Valon Capitalreported

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Founder mafia

2 people who came through Litnerd went on to found or lead other companies.

Katherine SearsHead Of ContentFounded BooktropeAnisa MirzaCEOFounded Giveffect

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StayQriousStayQrious operates a school that moves away from traditional factory-model education toward experiential, project-based learning for children. The institution focuses on developing problem-solving skills and a love of learning rather than rote syllabus completion.
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Tiny Broadway Inc.

In the news

Litnerd streams live actors into the classroom to help kids better connect with reading – TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jul 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Litnerd do?
Litnerd is a reading and writing application for children that combines collaborative clubs, gamified challenges, and AI-powered personalized tutoring to help kids develop literacy skills. The platform enables children to create original stories, which the app illustrates and publishes, while integrating curriculum-aligned content and learning tools designed around reading science principles.
Who founded Litnerd?
Litnerd was founded by Anisa Mirza in 2021.
Who are Litnerd's investors?
Litnerd's investors include Scout Fund, VentureSouq, Winklevoss Capital, Y Combinator, Harvard Management Company, K3 Diversity, SHL Capital, Two Small Fish Ventures and 1 more.
Where is Litnerd headquartered?
Litnerd is headquartered in New York City, US.