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Shoelace

Founded 2019 · 18 employees on LinkedIn · 8 known investors

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Shoelace (also branded as Dreamscape) is an adaptive learning platform that presents rigorous reading comprehension practice as a game to build reading stamina and accelerate literacy growth. It serves elementary and middle school students (grades 3-8) and their schools, offering pilots and partnership programs with measured reading outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGaming

Investors · 8

Concrete Ventureslisted by Concrete VenturesMeteghan · $182.5K – $365Kvia Patrick Hankinson · inferred

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East Valley Ventureslisted by East Valley VenturesSaint John

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Samsung Nextlisted by Samsung NextMountain View · $100K – $5M

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Sandpiper Ventureslisted by Sandpiper VenturesHalifax · $365K

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UCeed Fundslisted by UCeed FundsCalgary · $25K – $300K

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Endeavor CatalystreportedNew York

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Sforza Holdinglead

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What does Shoelace do?
Shoelace (also branded as Dreamscape) is an adaptive learning platform that presents rigorous reading comprehension practice as a game to build reading stamina and accelerate literacy growth. It serves elementary and middle school students (grades 3-8) and their schools, offering pilots and partnership programs with measured reading outcomes.
Who are Shoelace's investors?
Shoelace's investors include Brass Ring Ventures, Concrete Ventures, East Valley Ventures, Samsung Next, Sandpiper Ventures, UCeed Funds, Endeavor Catalyst.