Teachley
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Mike Zakunlockedknows Dana Pagar, PhD · together at Cornell (overlapped)
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×6knows the team · via Columbia University
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Teachley develops math learning and intervention programs for students in grades K-5, using interactive lessons and games to build fact fluency, math strategies, problem-solving, and fraction skills. Its standards-aligned, research-based content is designed for teachers and students in early mathematical education.
Founders & leadership
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Rachael Labrecque, PhDinFounder
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Dana Pagar, PhDinFounderDana Pagar holds a PhD from Columbia University and an MEd from Smith College. She is the co-founder of Teachley, an educational technology company developing math learning programs for elementary students, and has led product development, fundraising, and research at the company for approximately a decade. She previously conducted research in child and adolescent psychiatry and software development at Columbia University.
Investors · 1
Non-dilutive funding · 16 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2023 | $829.6K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2022 | $248.5K |
| Department of Education | Phase II | 2021 | $900K |
| Department of Education | Phase II | 2021 | $900K |
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2020 | $200K |
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2020 | $199.4K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2019 | $1.1M |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase II | 2019 | $989.4K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2018 | $149.9K |
| National Institutes of Health (NIH)National Institutes of Health | Phase I | 2018 | $149.7K |
| Department of Education | Phase II | 2016 | $900K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase II | 2016 | $750K |
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
| National Science Foundation | Phase I | 2015 | $150K |
| Department of Education | Phase II | 2013 | $900K |
| Department of Education | Phase I | 2012 | $150K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Teachley do?
- Teachley develops math learning and intervention programs for students in grades K-5, using interactive lessons and games to build fact fluency, math strategies, problem-solving, and fraction skills. Its standards-aligned, research-based content is designed for teachers and students in early mathematical education.
- Who founded Teachley?
- Teachley was founded by Rachael Labrecque, PhD, Dana Pagar, PhD.
- Who are Teachley's investors?
- Teachley's investors include Dorm Room.