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FlatWorld

FlatWorld

Private
Boston, MassachusettsEnterprise Softwarehttps://flatworld.com

Last Round

Debt

Dec 1, 2014

Total Funding Raised

$31M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

FlatWorld operates in Enterprise Software and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its latest recorded funding round was a Debt round in December 2014.

FlatWorld is an education technology company that provides affordable, customizable, digital-first textbooks and an integrated online homework system for higher education.

Sector

Enterprise Software

Verticals

Digital Publishing, Vertical SaaS, Subscription Commerce

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Application

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FlatWorld Comparables

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FlatWorld comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
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Soomo Learning
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84%
Top Hat
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FlatWorld Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
DebtDec 1, 2014
VC RoundJan 27, 2014
StrategicApr 12, 2011
Series BJan 21, 2011
Series AMar 24, 2009
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Alastair Adam

Co-CEO

Executive Team

John Eielson

Co-CEO

Executive Team

Ngoc Le

CEO

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FlatWorld Investors

Notable investors and investment history

FlatWorld investors
InvestorRounds
1745 VenturesVC Round
Bessemer Venture PartnersDebt, VC Round, Series B
Valhalla PartnersVC Round, Series A
BDMISeries B
Tribeca Venture PartnersVC Round
Primary VenturesSeries A

Market signals

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  • Dec 1, 2014

    $5M raised with Bessemer Venture Partners participating.

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FlatWorld Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FlatWorld's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is FlatWorld a public or private company?

FlatWorld is a private company.

What is the current stock price of FlatWorld?

FlatWorld is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks FlatWorld's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is FlatWorld worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for FlatWorld is not publicly available.

Can I buy FlatWorld stock?

FlatWorld shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was FlatWorld's last funding round?

FlatWorld's most recent funding round was Debt on December 1, 2014.

Who are the main investors in FlatWorld?

Key investors in FlatWorld include Bessemer Venture Partners, BDMI.

Will FlatWorld IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for FlatWorld.

How can I track FlatWorld secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in FlatWorld's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Employee Range60
Year Founded2007
Last FundingDec 1, 2014

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