# MarcoPolo Learning

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.gomarcopolo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Apr 25, 2017)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

MarcoPolo Learning, Inc. is an educational technology company that delivers innovative learning solutions aimed at enhancing classroom experiences, child engagement, and family involvement in education.Founded in 2012 in New York, US, MarcoPolo Learning, Inc. focuses on providing educational products for early childhood education. The company has completed 7 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series A in November 2017, where it raised USD 10.160 mn. The company does not have any known subsidiaries or parent companies, nor has it undergone any recent pivots in strategy. The founder's history is not detailed at this time.MarcoPolo Learning offers an integrated suite of educational products designed to enhance classroom quality, foster child engagement, and strengthen family connections in the educational environment. Their core services include a customizable Professional Development series for educators, a multilingual resource for implementing professional learning, and an award-winning family engagement platform. These tools support educators in aligning their curriculum with assessment methods, incorporating video content, and providing guides for effective teacher-child interactions. Their products primarily serve teachers, schools, and educational institutions in the US, Canada, and select international markets, focusing on improving early childhood education and Kindergarten readiness.MarcoPolo Learning generates revenue through a subscription-based model and partnerships with educational institutions. Schools and educators typically engage via annual licensing agreements for access to their suite of products. Additional revenue comes from direct-to-consumer sales of educational materials, including Emmy-nominated videos and skill development games for families. This pricing structure allows for scalable access to resources that enhance classroom dynamics and strengthen family connections, ultimately improving child development outcomes.MarcoPolo Learning plans to utilize the USD 10.160 mn raised in Series A funding for expanding its product offerings and entering new markets. The company is looking to develop additional resources tailored for educators and families and aims to launch these new products in the upcoming year. They are also targeting expansion into international markets, with a focus on extending their reach in Europe and Asia by 2020, to provide enhanced educational tools that support early childhood development.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Apr 25, 2017, $8.5M — DST Global, Seedcamp, Horizons Ventures, Boat Rocker Ventures
- Seed, Feb 5, 2015 — Seedcamp
- Seed, May 31, 2013, $1M — Capital Invent

## Investors

- Capital Invent (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-invent) — Seed
- Seedcamp (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/seedcamp) — Seed, Series A
- DST Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dst-global) — Series A
- Horizons Ventures — Series A
- Boat Rocker Ventures — Series A