# Cell-Ed

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cell-ed

- Industry: Telecoms
- Headquarters: Palo Alto, US
- Website: www.cell-ed.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 9, 2018)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Cell-Ed, LLC is an education technology company that specializes in providing accessible learning solutions aimed at adult learners, focusing on vital skills including literacy, digital capabilities, and workforce development.Founded in 2014 in Palo Alto, US, Cell-Ed, LLC offers educational solutions tailored for adult learners. The company was established by Jessica Rothenberg-Aalami, who has a significant background in educational initiatives. In July 2018, Cell-Ed raised USD 1.5 mn in Seed funding led by Lumina Foundation, with participation from Strada Education Network, PG Impact Investments, and Twilio, Inc. This funding supported the company’s growth in designing and delivering educational programs that help improve literacy and workforce skills.Cell-Ed delivers a suite of educational solutions tailored to the needs of adult learners, focusing on literacy, civic engagement, digital skills, and workforce development through its core offering, the Skills 4 Life Program. This program is designed specifically for low-literacy and low-resourced populations, providing over a thousand hours of accessible lessons that cover essential literacy, math, and workforce concepts. The learning experience is facilitated through micro-learning modules comprising three-minute lessons that engage learners effectively, even without a smartphone or Wi-Fi access. Each participant is paired with a personal coach, enhancing their educational journey with ongoing support, communication, goal-setting, and encouragement. Cell-Ed's services are utilized by various sectors including government agencies, employers, healthcare providers, and libraries, primarily targeting geographic markets across the United States.Cell-Ed operates on a business model that encompasses partnerships and direct engagement with organizations seeking to improve the skills of their workforce or community members. Revenue is generated through subscriptions and institutional partnerships that integrate their educational solutions into existing programs. Specific pricing structures for the Skills 4 Life Program and associated services are based on client agreements and the scale of implementation. The firm’s flagship product, the micro-learning platform, is designed to provide scalable and customizable learning pathways for organizations, thus ensuring a steady revenue stream from diverse client bases, including government bodies and educational institutions.In July 2018, Cell-Ed, LLC raised USD 1.5 mn in Seed funding to support its future growth initiatives. The company aims to expand its product offerings with new educational tools designed for adult learners and plans to enter new geographic markets across the United States. The recent funding will enable Cell-Ed to enhance its existing programs and develop new products that address the evolving needs of adult education.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 9, 2018, $1.5M — Twilio Inc., Lumina Foundation, Blue Earth Capital, Strada Education Network

## Investors

- Twilio Inc. — Seed
- Lumina Foundation — Seed
- Blue Earth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/blue-earth-capital) — Seed
- Strada Education Network (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/strada-education-network) — Seed