Ello is a company focused on enhancing children's reading skills through an innovative combination of real books and artificial intelligence technology. By utilizing evidence-based reading instruction, Ello provides personalized support to children when they encounter difficulties, while also applying principles of behavioral psychology to encourage ongoing engagement and motivation. The company emphasizes the importance of books as a gateway to lifelong learning, aiming to foster a joyful and curious approach to reading. Through its AI-based reading application, Ello strives to revolutionize the educational experience for young learners, making reading not only effective but also enjoyable.
Lingokids
Series C in 2021
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.
Lingokids
Series B in 2020
Lingokids is an educational app designed for children aged 2-8, focused on teaching English through a playful learning approach. With a user base exceeding 10 million families globally, the app offers over 600 interactive games and activities that foster essential skills such as creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication. The platform encourages parental involvement, allowing families to engage in the learning process together. Lingokids aims to positively impact 100 million families, emphasizing the importance of language acquisition and vocabulary development in early childhood education.
Wonderbly
Series B in 2017
Wonderbly is a London-based full stack publishing company that specializes in creating personalized children's books. By leveraging technology, Wonderbly combines storytelling with customization, allowing children to engage with narratives that reflect their interests and experiences. The company's flagship product, which focuses on personalized stories, has achieved significant success, selling over 600,000 copies and being shipped to more than 135 countries. Wonderbly's custom storytelling platform empowers individuals to create unique storybooks, enhancing the reading experience and fostering connections between children and their loved ones. Through its innovative approach, Wonderbly aims to inspire curiosity, cleverness, and kindness in young readers around the world.
Wonder Forge
Funding Round in 2013
Wonder Forge is a company dedicated to creating high-quality games and puzzles that offer engaging experiences for children and families. With a diverse portfolio of over 50 games, the company aims to provide fun that encourages physical, social, and creative interaction among players. Wonder Forge has received more than 100 prestigious awards for its game excellence, including three nominations for the Toy of the Year Awards in the games category. Its products are available in both mass and specialty retail outlets across the United States and are also distributed in ten international markets.