Tech Company Financing Transactions

Knewton Funding Round

Knewton closed a $2.5 million funding round on 6/30/2008. Investors included Accel Partners and First Round Capital.

Transaction Overview

Company Name
Announced On
6/30/2008
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$2,500,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Proceeds purposes were not disclosed.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
100 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10011
USA
Email Address
Overview
Knewton has developed the industry's most powerful adaptive learning engine, customizing educational content to meet the needs of each student.
Profile
Knewton LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Knewton Company Twitter Account
Company News
Knewton News
Facebook
Knewton on Facebook
YouTube
Knewton on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Brian Kibby
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Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer Grunebaum
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Chief Technical Officer
Erion Hasanbelliu
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Founder
Jose Ferreira
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Vice President
Jason Jordan
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VP - General Counsel
Michael Chapin
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VP - Human Resources
Tanya Livingstone
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VP - Product Management
Douglas Hughes
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