StraighterLine
Baltimore, US · Founded 2009 · 5 known investors
StraighterLine is an online education platform offering affordable, self-paced college courses in subjects such as general education, math, humanities, business, and healthcare, priced at $99/month plus a per-course fee. Its credits are designed to transfer to colleges and universities, serving students looking to reduce degree tuition costs.
EdTech
Founders & leadership
WS
Wright SteenrodNamed on SEC filing
TB
Turner B Smith, Jr.Named on SEC filing
AJ
Amish JaniNamed on SEC filing
DP
David ParentoNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$15.6M disclosed across 1 round · 2012
▶$15.6MraisedDec 2014 · 24 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$15.6MraisedDec 2014 · 24 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Wright SteenrodDirector
- Turner B Smith, Jr.Executive Officer, Director
- Amish JaniDirector
- David ParentoExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $15.9M
- Amount sold
- $15.6M
- First sale
- Apr 2012
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2009
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- What does StraighterLine do?
- StraighterLine is an online education platform offering affordable, self-paced college courses in subjects such as general education, math, humanities, business, and healthcare, priced at $99/month plus a per-course fee. Its credits are designed to transfer to colleges and universities, serving students looking to reduce degree tuition costs.
- Who are StraighterLine's investors?
- StraighterLine's investors include Chrysalis Ventures, City Light, FirstMark Capital, New Markets Venture Partners, Rethink Capital Partners.
- How much funding has StraighterLine raised?
- StraighterLine has disclosed $15.6M raised across 1 round.
- Where is StraighterLine headquartered?
- StraighterLine is headquartered in Baltimore, US.

