Tinkergarten

Education/TrainingSeries ANorthampton, UStinkergarten.com

Latest round

Series A

Last raised

Aug 2017

Total raised

$8.7M

Investors

11

About Tinkergarten

Tinkergarten, Inc.Founded in 2012 in Northampton, US, Tinkergarten, Inc. focuses on providing outdoor learning experiences for children. The company was co-founded by Brian Fitzgerald and Meghan Fitzgerald, who continue to lead its mission., consolidating resources to expand its offerings.Tinkergarten offers outdoor learning activities designed for children, focusing on purposeful play in natural environments. Additionally, Tinkergarten provides on-demand lessons that allow users to engage with the content at their convenience, offering the flexibility to play, pause, and replay sessions as desired. The primary target audience includes families with young children, educators, and caregivers, who are seeking to enhance children's learning experiences through outdoor exploration.Tinkergarten generates revenue through a direct-to-consumer model, specifically offering subscriptions to their outdoor learning sessions and activities. Families can enroll in recurring classes, which are facilitated by trained leaders, promoting ongoing engagement and learning for their children. Additionally, Tinkergarten provides a range of free DIY activities and resources through their blog, which can enhance the value of their paid offerings. This business structure allows for a mix of individual class payments and subscription plans that cater to different customer preferences.Following its acquisition by Highlights for Children, Inc. in April 2023, Tinkergarten is set to leverage combined resources to enhance its product portfolio and expand its market presence. The company is focused on developing new products aimed at enhancing outdoor educational experiences for children. Specific details on new product launches or geographic expansion plans have not been disclosed.

Who invested in Tinkergarten

11 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series A

    Aug 8, 2017

    Amount

    $5.4M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Seed

    Nov 3, 2016

    Amount

    $1.2M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Seed

    Mar 18, 2016

    Amount

    $1.6M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Seed

    May 14, 2015

    Amount

    $0.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Tinkergarten

Who invested in Tinkergarten?

Tinkergarten has 11 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Tinkergarten raised?

Tinkergarten has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Tinkergarten last raise money?

Tinkergarten's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Aug 2017.

What does Tinkergarten do?

Tinkergarten is a education/training company.

Where is Tinkergarten headquartered?

Tinkergarten is headquartered in Northampton, US.

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