# Always Be Learning

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/always-be-learning

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.ablschools.com
- Total disclosed funding: $12M
- Latest round: Series A (Jun 27, 2017)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Always Be Learning Inc. is an educational technology company that specializes in developing advanced scheduling software and analytics to optimize operations within K-12 school districts across the United States.Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Always Be Learning Inc. focuses on enhancing educational operations through innovative scheduling solutions. The company's funding history includes a Series A round on June 27, 2017, where they raised USD 7.50 mn led by Rethink Capital Partners, alongside participation from First Round Capital, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, and Sinovation Ventures. The current CEO is Howard Bell, with co-founders Jackie Luzak, Mary Walsh, and Ryan Collay also playing significant roles in the company's inception and growth.Always Be Learning Inc. provides specialized software solutions aimed at optimizing scheduling and resource allocation within K-12 educational institutions. Their main products include the Academic Journey Analysis, which assesses course-taking patterns, and a Scheduling Toolkit designed to enhance district scheduling policies. Their offerings are currently utilized by 81 school districts in 19 states, supporting approximately 2.4 million students and addressing challenges in resource allocation and student placement.The company's revenue model is based on subscription services, where educational institutions pay for access to their scheduling software and analytics tools. These partnerships allow clients to utilize the platform effectively while receiving comprehensive support for implementing efficient scheduling practices. Always Be Learning Inc. tailors pricing plans to meet the specific needs of each client, emphasizing Business-to-Business (B2B) relationships to improve operational efficiency.Following the USD 7.50 mn funding round in June 2017, Always Be Learning Inc. is focused on enhancing its product offerings and expanding into new educational markets. Upcoming products aim to further refine their analytics capabilities and scheduling solutions. The company plans to target additional regions within the United States for expansion, enhancing their reach to more school districts by 2022, and improving operational support for educational institutions.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jun 27, 2017, $7.5M — First Round Capital, Sinovation Ventures, Rethink Capital Partners, OWL Ventures, Reach Capital
- Series A, Jan 1, 2016, $4.5M — First Round Capital, OWL Ventures, Reach Capital

## Investors

- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series A
- OWL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/owl-ventures) — Series A
- Reach Capital — Series A
- Sinovation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sinovation-ventures) — Series A
- Rethink Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rethink-capital-partners) — Series A