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Slumberkins

Spokane, US · Delaware corporation · 7 known investors

slumberkins.com ↗

Slumberkins creates children's books, plush creatures, and affirmations designed to teach kids emotional lessons and build resilience. The products target young children and families seeking early social-emotional learning tools.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerEdTech

Founders & leadership

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Callie ChristensenChief Brand Officer
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Kelly OriardChief Therapeutic Officer
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Suzanne KolbChief Executive Officer
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Mark SchneiderChief Financial Officer

Board

EDEdith Dorsen
Edith DorseninBoard of DirectorsFounder and Managing Director at WomensVCFund
CLCaroline Lewis
Caroline Lewisin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner, Founder at Rogue Womens Fund
RDRick Desai
Rick Desaiin𝕏Board directorManaging Partner, Investments at Listen Ventures
SDShawn Dennis
Shawn DennisinFounding Board MemberVenture Partner at Listen Ventures
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Adam DreiblattBoard director

Investors · 7

Dns CapitalChicago · $25M – $100M
Long Way VenturesBend
Rogue Womens Fund$500K
SeaChange$250K – $1M
Cascade Seed FundreportedBend
Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management LlcreportedNew York · $1M
Listen Venturesreported · 2 sourcesChicago · $1M – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25.8M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$1.6MraisedApr 2025 · 7 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Shawn DennisDirector
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer
  • Suzanne KolbExecutive Officer, Director
  • Edith DorsenDirector
  • Caroline LewisDirector
Offering amount
$3.2M
Amount sold
$1.6M
First sale
Mar 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.3MraisedJan 2024 · 13 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Suzanne KolbExecutive Officer
  • Alissa KramerExecutive Officer
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Shawn DennisDirector
  • Marisa WilliamsExecutive Officer
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kelsey KnightExecutive Officer
  • Jason SchroederDirector
Offering amount
$3.6M
Amount sold
$1.3M
First sale
Jan 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$250KraisedApr 2023 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Shawn DennisDirector
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Suzanne KolbExecutive Officer
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Mark SchneiderExecutive Officer
  • Adam DreiblattDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$250K
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$18.8MraisedOct 2022 · 34 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam DreiblattDirector
  • Shawn DennisDirector
  • Mark SchneiderExecutive Officer
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Suzanne KolbExecutive Officer
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$28.7M
Amount sold
$18.8M
Minimum investment
$10.5K
First sale
Dec 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedAug 2020 · 1 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Casey James-MeyerdingExecutive Officer
  • Alissa KramerExecutive Officer
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Shawn DennisDirector
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam DreiblattDirector
  • Vanessa HolfertExecutive Officer
  • Mark SchneiderExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$500K
First sale
Aug 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.8MraisedOct 2019 · 16 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Rick DesaiDirector
  • Adam DreiblattDirector
  • Shawn DennisDirector
Offering amount
$2.9M
Amount sold
$2.8M
First sale
Jul 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$476.9KraisedNov 2018 · 10 investors · Retailing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly OriardExecutive Officer, Director
  • Callie ChristensenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$476.9K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Oct 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 4

by search overlap
Teachers Pay Teachers629 shared keywordsTeachers Pay Teachers is a marketplace where educators share and sell teaching resources and lesson plans. The platform serves teachers and educational institutions seeking classroom materials.
Brightwheel462 shared keywordsBrightwheel provides software tools for early education centers and teachers, helping them spend more time with students and engage parents in child development while supporting small business operations in the early education sector.
Splashlearn383 shared keywordsSplashLearn provides interactive games, worksheets, lesson plans, and teaching tools for elementary students (PreK-Grade 5) in math and reading, serving both parents and teachers.
BEGiN368 shared keywordsBegin Learning offers learning apps and educational products for families and children, including HOMER (an adaptive learning platform) and Little Passports (an activity-based learning experience).

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Frequently asked questions

What does Slumberkins do?
Slumberkins creates children's books, plush creatures, and affirmations designed to teach kids emotional lessons and build resilience. The products target young children and families seeking early social-emotional learning tools.
Who founded Slumberkins?
Slumberkins was founded by Callie Christensen, Kelly Oriard.
Who are Slumberkins's investors?
Slumberkins's investors include Dns Capital, Long Way Ventures, Rogue Womens Fund, SeaChange, Cascade Seed Fund, Interplay Ventures Early Stage Management Llc, Listen Ventures.
How much funding has Slumberkins raised?
Slumberkins has disclosed $25.8M raised across 7 rounds.
Where is Slumberkins headquartered?
Slumberkins is headquartered in Spokane, US.