BEGiN, known for its HOMER early learning program, began in 2013 and started with a focus on literacy; its reading apps are among the most popular for children under five in the U.S. App Store. The company designs curriculum-driven digital experiences and is expanding beyond reading into math, critical thinking, creativity, and socio-emotional learning. BEGiN plans to deliver a comprehensive early learning program across digital, physical/tangible products and in-class mediums, with a focus on serving both the child and the parent. The founders are Neal Shenoy (CEO) and Stephanie Dua. The company reports hundreds of thousands of subscribers and generates tens of millions of dollars in revenue. BEGiN has seen strong recent growth, including a 280% increase in annual subscriptions, 230% increase in website subscriptions, children accessing 30% more lessons, and 80%+ year-over-year growth since launch.

Total raised

$50M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Series C

Latest activity

Sep 2020