Fundraising FoxZoobean
Arlington, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors
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Founders & leadership
Zoobean was founded in 2012 by Jordan Bookey, Felix Brandon Lloyd, and Jordan Lloyd Bookey.
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Jordan BookeyCo-FounderJordan Bookey is co-founder and former head of client success at Zoobean, a platform serving school and library systems, and previously worked at Google as head of K-12 education outreach. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business, has taught ELA and social studies in Washington, D.C., and has worked at a literacy-focused nonprofit.
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Felix Brandon LloydCo-Founder & Chief Executive OfficerFelix Brandon Lloyd is co-founder and CEO of the Joyful Reading Company (formerly Zoobean), which develops digital reading platforms combining books and comics with engagement tools for students and library patrons. He previously taught and served as Dean of Students at SEED Public Charter School, was named Washington, D.C.'s Teacher of the Year, and founded Skill-Life Inc., a financial education software company acquired by BancVue in 2010; he holds a B.A. from Syracuse University and an M.F.A. in Fiction Writing from Washington University in Saint Louis.
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Jordan Lloyd BookeyCo-Founder
Investors · 3
Kapor Capitallisted by Kapor CapitalOakland · $100K – $1M
How we know: funding news · kaporcapital.com · Not right? Tell us
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$900K disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2019
▶$225KraisedMay 2019 · 7 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$225KraisedMay 2019 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jordan BookeyExecutive Officer, Director
- Felix Brandon LloydExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $225K
- Amount sold
- $225K
- First sale
- Apr 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$275KraisedJul 2015 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$275KraisedJul 2015 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jordan BookeyExecutive Officer, Director
- Felix Brandon LloydExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $275K
- Amount sold
- $275K
- First sale
- Jun 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$400KraisedApr 2014 · 6 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$400KraisedApr 2014 · 6 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Felix Brandon LloydExecutive Officer, Director
- Jordan BookeyExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $500K
- Amount sold
- $400K
- First sale
- Apr 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2012
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Frequently asked questions
- Who founded Zoobean?
- Zoobean was founded by Jordan Bookey, Felix Brandon Lloyd, Jordan Lloyd Bookey in 2012.
- Who are Zoobean's investors?
- Zoobean's investors include Kapor Capital, RevUp Capital, Riverside Acceleration Capital.
- How much funding has Zoobean raised?
- Zoobean has disclosed $900K raised across 3 rounds.
- Where is Zoobean headquartered?
- Zoobean is headquartered in Arlington, US.