# 8D World

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/8d-world

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Woburn, US
- Website: www.8dworld.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series B (Dec 10, 2010)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Established in 2007 and based in Shanghai, China, 8D World is a software company that focuses on education information technology. The company's founder and CEO, Mr. Lei Wang, was one of the founding team members of Emptoris, Inc. The company develops online English learning software mainly for children and English beginners.

The company has developed the online English learning software ViziXueYuan, and cooperated with publishers to launch several listening and speaking apps that synchronize with elementary school English textbooks to help students consolidate their practice and correct pronunciation from the root. The specific APP products include Word Qiao Ji Xing and Vizi Children's English.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Dec 10, 2010, $5.3M — Gobi Partners, Spark Capital, Mizuho Capital
- Series A, Mar 1, 2008, $7M — Gobi Partners, Spark Capital

## Investors

- Gobi Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gobi-partners) — Series A, Series B
- Spark Capital — Series A, Series B
- Mizuho Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mizuho-capital) — Series B