# Neuron Fuel

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/neuron-fuel

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: Los Altos, US
- Website: www.tynker.com
- Total disclosed funding: $7.1M
- Latest round: Series A (May 31, 2016)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Based in California, US, and founded in 2012, Neuron Fuel, Inc., trading under the name Tynker, operates as a coding platform that provides gamified learning concepts to kids. The firm was founded by Kelvin Chong, CEO Krishna Vedati, and Srinivas Mandyam, with over 100 million registered users across the globe. The firm was acquired by Think & Learn Private Limited which is trading under the name Byju for USD 200 million in September 2021.

Tynker provides a coding platform for children of all ages to learn computational thinking, and programming skills in a fun and imaginative way at home or school. The firm's coding platform operates as story-based learning that allows kids to learn basic coding skills before entering other advanced coding platforms like JavaScript and Python.

Tynker generates revenue by providing subscription plans to individuals that start at USD 9 per month for limited programs, USD 12.5 per month for Tynker Plus with additional features, and USD 15 per month for all access to learning programs. The firm also provides family plans that offer USD 24 per month for all access programs.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 31, 2016, $7.1M — New Enterprise Associates, Relay Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Cervin Ventures, New Ground Ventures, Reach Capital, GSV Ventures

## Investors

- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A
- Relay Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/relay-ventures) — Series A
- Felicis Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/felicis-ventures) — Series A
- Cervin Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cervin-ventures) — Series A
- New Ground Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-ground-ventures) — Series A
- Reach Capital — Series A
- GSV Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gsv-ventures) — Series A