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Zoobean

Arlington, US · Founded 2012 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Zoobean was founded in 2012 by Jordan Bookey and Felix Brandon Lloyd.

JBJordan Bookey
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.
FBFelix Brandon Lloyd
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.

Investors · 3

Riverside Acceleration Capitallisted by Riverside Acceleration CapitalNew York · $1M – $40M

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Kapor CapitalreportedOakland · $100K – $1M

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$900K disclosed across 3 rounds · 2014–2019

▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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 in 2012.
Who are Zoobean's investors?
Zoobean's investors include RevUp Capital, Riverside Acceleration Capital, Kapor 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.