# A Kids Book About

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/a-kids-book-about

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Portland, US
- Website: www.akidsbookabout.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 12, 2021)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

A Kids Book About, Inc. specializes in creating and distributing children's literature and podcasts that promote meaningful conversations on essential life topics, aiming to engage and educate children aged 5-9.Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Portland, US, A Kids Book About, Inc. creates literature and media for children. The company was established by Jelani Memory, who has a history of entrepreneurial ventures. A Kids Book About, Inc. has completed a total of 3 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series A in April 2021, where they raised USD 7.00 mn, led by MarcyPen Capital Partners along with additional investors Backstage Capital and Emerson Collective. The total amount raised by the company to date is USD 7.00 mn.A Kids Co. specializes in providing a range of children's books and podcasts designed to engage young minds and foster important conversations about life's essential topics. Their core offerings include a customizable membership box that delivers a selection of empowering and challenging literature tailored for children aged 5-9, alongside captivating podcasts that address various themes relevant to their audience. The company aims to cater to families and educational institutions seeking resources that inspire dialogue and promote emotional intelligence among children, with products available for purchase in North America, Europe, and select regions in Asia.A Kids Co. operates primarily through a direct-to-consumer model, featuring a subscription-based service that allows customers to receive their customizable membership boxes regularly. This subscription structure encourages repeat business as families can opt for ongoing deliveries of curated books and access to engaging podcasts. The company utilizes promotional strategies such as discount codes (e.g., MEMBERSHIP50 for 50% off the first box) to attract new customers. A Kids Co. also generates revenue through individual sales of books and podcast subscriptions, maintaining accessibility while ensuring the value of the educational content they provide.In April 2021, A Kids Book About, Inc. raised USD 7.00 mn in Series A funding led by Pendulum Holdings. The company plans to utilize this funding to further its mission of creating meaningful books for kids and to expand into new media verticals. They are focused on developing new products that will enhance their offerings and are exploring opportunities to enter additional international markets to broaden their reach.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 12, 2021, $7M — Emerson Collective, Backstage Capital, MarcyPen Capital Partners
- Seed, Jun 24, 2020, $0M — Black Founders Matter

## Investors

- Black Founders Matter (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/black-founders-matter) — Seed
- Emerson Collective — Series A
- Backstage Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/backstage-capital) — Series A
- MarcyPen Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/marcypen-capital-partners) — Series A