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Tappity

YC S20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2018 · 4 employees · 6 known investors

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A platform offering interactive science lessons designed for children, featuring content from various instructors.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentEducationEntertainmentKidsUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaPartly Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S20)

Tappity was founded in 2018 by Chad Swenson and Lawrence Tran.

CSChad Swenson
Chad SwensonFounder, CEO, Head of Product2018–2026Founder of Tappity, a platform offering interactive science lessons for children.
LTLawrence Tran
Lawrence TranFounderHe has connections to Hawaii and California.

Investors · 6

StartXlisted by StartXStanford · $10K – $1M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Altaclub VCreported$200K

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AltaIR CapitalreportedHerzliya

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Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$1.3M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2020

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Related companies · 7

HellosaurusHellosaurus provides software and a distribution platform that enables children's content creators to produce interactive video shows where kids participate actively rather than passively watch. The platform connects creators with families and is designed to support cognitive and social development through play-based engagement.
ClassDojoClassDojo is a global community platform connecting over 50 million teachers and families to share learning moments through photos, videos, and messages. The platform serves schools and families worldwide, providing a safe online space for children to learn through play and discovery.
LitnerdLitnerd is a reading and writing application for children that combines collaborative clubs, gamified challenges, and AI-powered personalized tutoring to help kids develop literacy skills. The platform enables children to create original stories, which the app illustrates and publishes, while integrating curriculum-aligned content and learning tools designed around reading science principles.
Teachers Pay TeachersTeachers 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.
StayQriousStayQrious operates a school that moves away from traditional factory-model education toward experiential, project-based learning for children. The institution focuses on developing problem-solving skills and a love of learning rather than rote syllabus completion.
AlltruistsAlltruists delivers bimonthly subscription boxes containing educational materials, activities, and volunteer projects designed for children to learn about and engage with social issues like homelessness, hunger, and climate change.
BYJU'SBYJU'S offers online learning programs, video lessons, and a personalized learning app for students in India, including tutoring and exam-preparation programs for competitive tests such as JEE and NEET.

Companies working in the same space as Tappity.

Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Tappity, Inc.

In the news

Tappity raises $1.3M for its interactive and educational video library for kids | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Dec 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Tappity do?
A platform offering interactive science lessons designed for children, featuring content from various instructors.
Who founded Tappity?
Tappity was founded by Chad Swenson, Lawrence Tran in 2018.
Who are Tappity's investors?
Tappity's investors include Brighter Capital, StartX, Y Combinator, Altaclub VC, AltaIR Capital, Kleiner Perkins.
How much funding has Tappity raised?
Tappity has disclosed $1.3M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
Where is Tappity headquartered?
Tappity is headquartered in San Francisco, US.