StraighterLine
Baltimore, US · Founded 2009 · 5 known investors
StraighterLine offers online, self-paced college courses that let students earn affordable, transferable credit toward degrees at over 3,000 colleges and universities, with courses reviewed by ACE CREDIT. It also partners with colleges, universities, and businesses to provide workforce education and upskilling programs, and runs an early childhood education training and certification division.
Founders & leadership
StraighterLine was founded in 2009 by Turner B Smith, Jr..
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Turner B Smith, Jr.Founder
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David ParentoinPresident and co-founder2009–2022
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Matt HulettinChief Executive Officer
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Philip DunneinPresident & General Manager, StraighterLine
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Lynn PitcavageinPresident & General Manager, Early Childhood Education
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Dave GardnerinChief Technology Officer
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Gregory ShanahaninChief Financial Officer
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Melanie GlennoninChief Learning Officer
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Julia PottsDirector of Human Resources
Board
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Wright SteenrodBoard director
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Amish JaniBoard director
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 offers online, self-paced college courses that let students earn affordable, transferable credit toward degrees at over 3,000 colleges and universities, with courses reviewed by ACE CREDIT. It also partners with colleges, universities, and businesses to provide workforce education and upskilling programs, and runs an early childhood education training and certification division.
- Who founded StraighterLine?
- StraighterLine was founded by Turner B Smith, Jr. in 2009.
- 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.