Planet3 was founded by Kelly McGrath, Albert Yu-Min Lin, Vijay Lakshman in 2014.

How much funding has Planet3 raised?

Planet3 has disclosed $5M raised across 3 rounds.

Where is Planet3 headquartered?

Planet3 is headquartered in Washington, US.

Planet3

Washington, US · Founded 2014 · Nevada corporation

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Planet3 develops STEAM learning programs and digital educational tools for K-12 students, combining learning science research with technology to improve education outcomes.

EdTech Gaming

Founders & leadership

Planet3 was founded in 2014 by Kelly McGrath, Albert Yu-Min Lin, and Vijay Lakshman.

Kelly McGrath Co-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerKelly McGrath has worked in submarine engineering, classroom teaching, and product leadership roles, and previously served as CEO of an edtech startup before co-founding Little Green Dress, a sustainable fashion company.

Albert Yu-Min LinCo-Founder

Vijay LakshmanFounder

Tim KellyCo-Founder

Board

Sean GerrityBoard director

Rob RoyBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2016

▶$2MraisedDec 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Tim KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Sean GerrityDirector
Gabe NachtDirector

Offering amount: $2M
Amount sold: $2M
First sale: Dec 2016
Incorporated: Corporation, Nevada, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$1MraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Sean GerrityDirector
Tim KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Rob RoyDirector

Offering amount: $3M
Amount sold: $1M
First sale: Jul 2016
Incorporated: Corporation, Nevada, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$2MraisedAug 2014 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Tim KellyExecutive Officer, Director
Rob RoyDirector

Offering amount: $10M
Amount sold: $2M
Proceeds to insiders: $120K
First sale: Aug 2014
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Non-dilutive funding · 1 SBIR/STTR award

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of Education	Phase I	2016	$147.2K

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.

Frequently asked questions

What does Planet3 do?: Planet3 develops STEAM learning programs and digital educational tools for K-12 students, combining learning science research with technology to improve education outcomes.
Who founded Planet3?: Planet3 was founded by Kelly McGrath, Albert Yu-Min Lin, Vijay Lakshman in 2014.
How much funding has Planet3 raised?: Planet3 has disclosed $5M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Planet3 headquartered?: Planet3 is headquartered in Washington, US.