Planet3
Washington, US · Founded 2014 · Nevada corporation
Planet3 offers an educational platform combining exploration, play, and learning, with content aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It is aimed at science education for students.
Founders & leadership
TK
Tim KellyExecutive
Board
SG
Sean GerrityBoard director
RR
Rob RoyBoard director
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$5M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2016
▶$2MraisedDec 2016 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$1MraisedJul 2016 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
▶$2MraisedAug 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$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
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 offers an educational platform combining exploration, play, and learning, with content aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). It is aimed at science education for students.
- How much funding has Planet3 raised?
- Planet3 has disclosed $5M raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Planet3 headquartered?
- Planet3 is headquartered in Washington, US.