# Hellosaurus

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/hellosaurus

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.hellosaurus.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.5M
- Latest round: Seed (Nov 23, 2020)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Hellosaurus is an interactive video platform catering to children, transforming screen time into engaging learning experiences through storytelling and interactive activities that promote active participation and development.Founded in 2019 in New York, US, Hellosaurus specializes in creating interactive video content for children. The company has engaged in a total of 4 funding rounds, with the latest funding round being a Seed round in December 2022, raising USD 3.50 mn led by General Catalyst Partners and supported by various investors. The CEO and Founder, James Ruben, has directed the company towards enhancing children's educational experiences through digital interaction. In December 2022, Hellosaurus was acquired by Brilliant Worldwide, Inc., although financial terms were not disclosed.Hellosaurus operates an award-winning interactive video platform specifically designed for children, featuring a library of over 50 hours of interactive content. The platform encourages children to engage in storytelling through building, drawing, singing, and problem-solving alongside recognized characters, utilizing multi-touch controls and sensors to foster immersive learning environments that cater to early childhood development.Hellosaurus generates revenue through a subscription-based model, offering a one-month free trial followed by a monthly fee of USD 7. This model allows families to access the platform's extensive library without in-app purchases or advertisements, with the ability to share one subscription across multiple devices. The revenue is primarily derived from direct-to-consumer transactions, where parents subscribe for their children, enhancing engagement and learning through interactive play.Hellosaurus plans to further develop its platform by introducing new interactive content and features, enhancing its product lineup to cater to the evolving needs of its young audience. The company aims to expand its reach into additional geographical markets, targeting regions in North America and Europe by the end of 2023. The recent funding from the Seed round will be utilized to support these growth initiatives and to invest in new content development, thereby ensuring continued engagement with its customer base.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Nov 23, 2020, $3.5M — General Catalyst Partners, GSV Ventures, Shrug Capital, Next 10 Ventures, GFC Consultoria, RUNWAY Venture Capital

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Seed
- GSV Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsv-ventures) — Seed
- Shrug Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shrug-capital) — Seed
- Next 10 Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/next-10-ventures) — Seed
- GFC Consultoria — Seed
- RUNWAY Venture Capital — Seed