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Prenda

YC S19 ↗

Mesa, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 15 employees · 8 known investors

prenda.com ↗

Prenda provides a learning model and operational support for adults to start and run microschools serving K-8 students. The platform combines customized curriculum, goal-setting frameworks, and community structures designed to help students develop intrinsic motivation and pursue their interests.

EdTechEducationin /company@prendalearnycombinator.com ↗

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S19)

KSKelly Smith
Kelly SmithinFounder
CS
Cahlan SharpDirector
RH
Rob HutterDirector

Investors · 8

MVP VenturesChicago
PHX VenturesTempe · $1M – $5M
Stand Together Ventures LabArlington
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Album VCreportedLehi · $500K – $3M
Learn Capitalreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $100K – $20Mvia Rob Hutter · board
Peak State VenturesreportedNew York · $100K – $15M
Seven Seven SixreportedPalm Beach Gardens · $500K – $5M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶$16MraisedNov 2022 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Naguib SawirisDirector
  • Rob HutterDirector
  • Katelin HollowayDirector
  • Patricia LaystromDirector
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$30.2M
Amount sold
$16M
First sale
Oct 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$19.2MraisedMay 2021 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rob HutterDirector
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cahlan SharpDirector
Offering amount
$21.2M
Amount sold
$19.2M
First sale
May 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.1MraisedMay 2020 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Rob HutterDirector
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
  • Cahlan SharpDirector
Offering amount
$6.1M
Amount sold
$6.1M
First sale
May 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$205.5KraisedApr 2020 · 16 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$205.5K
Amount sold
$205.5K
Minimum investment
$10K
First sale
Aug 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$613.5KraisedMay 2019 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$613.5K
Amount sold
$613.5K
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Apr 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$40KraisedNov 2018 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$400K
Amount sold
$40K
Minimum investment
$5K
First sale
Nov 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$60KraisedJul 2017 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Andrew B. JenningsExecutive Officer
  • Kelly SmithExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$125K
Amount sold
$60K
First sale
Jul 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2017
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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