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Flat World Education Funding Round

Flat World Education closed a $2.5 million funding round on 12/14/2009. Backers included Primary Venture Partners, Tribeca Venture Partners and Valhalla Partners.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
12/14/2009
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$2,500,000
Round
Undisclosed
Proceeds Purpose
Flat World's use of open-source technology has the potential to fundamentally change the way students gain access to texts.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
175 Portland St.
Boston, MA 02114
USA
Email Address
Overview
We believe in transforming an educational model that serves too few, too inefficiently and at too high a cost. Change is essential, and at Flat World, we are working to facilitate that change.
Profile
Flat World Education LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Flat World Education Company Twitter Account
Company News
Flat World Education News
Facebook
Flat World Education on Facebook
YouTube
Flat World Education on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Alastair Adam
  Alastair Adam LinkedIn Profile  Alastair Adam Twitter Account  Alastair Adam News  Alastair Adam on Facebook
Chief Executive Officer
John Eielson
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Chief Financial Officer
Sherri Floros
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VP - Product Management
Sean Wakely
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