# Nearpod

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.nearpod.com
- Total disclosed funding: $31M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 1, 2017)
- Investors on record: 13

## About

Nearpod Inc., based in the US, develops an interactive platform that enhances educational engagement and outcomes through immersive learning experiences tailored for K-12 settings.Founded in 2012 in Dania Beach, US, Nearpod Inc. specializes in interactive instructional delivery. The company has raised a total of USD 21.00 mn through its Series B funding round led by Insight Partners, with additional investors including Cito Ventures, GSV Ventures, Krillion Ventures, Miami Angels, and Reach Capital. Nearpod was recently the target of an acquisition agreement by Renaissance Learning, Inc. on February 23, 2021, although financial terms were not disclosed.Nearpod's core product is an interactive instructional delivery platform designed to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes in both in-person and remote educational settings. The platform offers a diverse library of over 22,000 standards-aligned lessons, videos, and activities that educators can utilize to create interactive learning experiences. Nearpod enables real-time feedback and formative assessments, allowing educators to visualize student understanding and adjust instruction accordingly. This service primarily caters to K-12 educators, schools, and districts across the United States, Canada, and select international regions. Nearpod aims to address common challenges in education, such as student engagement, differentiated instruction, and effective assessment practicesNearpod generates revenue through a subscription-based model targeted at educational institutions. Schools and districts can choose from different pricing plans that provide access to the full suite of Nearpod’s features, including its extensive lesson library and assessment tools. The transactions typically involve annual subscriptions or site licenses, allowing for broad implementation across multiple classrooms or schools. While specific pricing details are not disclosed, the company's offerings are designed to support educators and administrators in delivering high-quality, active learning experiences. The various plans company offers are individual educators (silver, gold, and platinum) and schools and district.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 1, 2017, $21M — Insight Partners, Krillion Ventures, Miami Angels, Reach Capital, GSV Ventures, Cito Ventures
- Series A, May 9, 2016, $3.6M — Miami Angels, Reach Capital
- Series A, Apr 9, 2015, $5.6M — Storm Ventures, Arsenal Growth, Knight Enterprise Fund, Rothenberg Ventures, Krillion Ventures, Reach Capital, Stanford-StartX Fund, Emerson Collective
- Seed, Mar 21, 2013, $0.5M — NewSchools Venture Fund

## Investors

- NewSchools Venture Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/newschools-venture-fund) — Seed
- Storm Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/storm-ventures) — Series A
- Arsenal Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arsenal-growth) — Series A
- Knight Enterprise Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/knight-enterprise-fund) — Series A
- Rothenberg Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rothenberg-ventures) — Series A
- Krillion Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/krillion-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- Reach Capital — Series A, Series B
- Stanford-StartX Fund — Series A
- Emerson Collective — Series A
- Miami Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miami-angels) — Series A, Series B
- Insight Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/insight-partners) — Series B
- GSV Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsv-ventures) — Series B
- Cito Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cito-ventures) — Series B