# Gradesdontmatter Pvt

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/gradesdontmatter-pvt

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Website: www.frontrow.co.in
- Total disclosed funding: $17M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 21, 2021)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Gradesdontmatter Pvt Ltd is an innovative company based in India, focusing on digital content and e-learning solutions that cater to a diverse range of clients including individuals and educational institutions.Founded in 2012 in Bangalore, India, Gradesdontmatter Pvt Ltd operates under the brand name Frontrow, which provides digital learning services. The company has successfully secured a total investment of INR 1034.000 mn through multiple funding rounds, with its latest Series A round completed in July 2023, attracting investors such as Eight Roads Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners. The founders, Mikhil Raj and Vagesh Garg, have previously made their mark in the education sector with innovative solutions.Frontrow specializes in digital content and e-learning solutions, offering online courses and workshops across subjects like technology, art, and personal development. Its services are designed to enhance skills and knowledge, targeting students, professionals, and organizations. Frontrow's offerings are marketed in regions including North America, Europe, and Asia, utilizing digital platforms to reach a global audience.For the year 2020, Frontrow reported a revenue of INR 1190.9 mn, while its EBITDA stood at INR -169.9 mn, indicating a challenging financial year as the company focused on expanding its customer base and enhancing its service offerings.As of July 2023, Gradesdontmatter Pvt Ltd has discontinued its operations, marking a significant shift in its business trajectory. No further product launches or geographic expansions are planned following this decision.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 21, 2021, $14M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Eight Roads Ventures, Elevation Capital, GSV Ventures, FBC Partners AG, KA Enterprises LLP
- Seed, Nov 11, 2020, $3.2M — Lightspeed Venture Partners, Elevation Capital

## Investors

- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Elevation Capital — Seed, Series A
- Eight Roads Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eight-roads-ventures) — Series A
- GSV Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsv-ventures) — Series A
- FBC Partners AG — Series A
- KA Enterprises LLP — Series A