Newsela
PrivateLast Round
Series D
Feb 25, 2021
Est. Valuation
$1B
Total Funding Raised
$170.4M
Momentum
Top 10%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Newsela is an education technology company that provides an instructional content platform featuring daily news articles and educational resources tailored to students' reading levels.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Vertical SaaS, Digital Publishing, Business Intelligence, Content Creation
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for Newsela, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$5.24
per share, as of December 2024
-29.9%
7-month change
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
Newsela Comparables
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| KIRKBI | 82% | |
| Amplify | 81% | |
| Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | 81% |
Newsela Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series D | Feb 25, 2021 | ||||
| Series C | Mar 13, 2019 | ||||
| Series B | Oct 5, 2015 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 16, 2014 | ||||
| Seed Round | Oct 23, 2013 | ||||
Grant | Jun 1, 2013 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Newsela Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| TCV | Series C, Series D |
| Waycross Ventures | Series D |
| NewSchools Venture Fund | Series A, Seed Round |
| Owl Ventures | Series B, Series C, Series D, Series A |
| Franklin Templeton | Series D |
| Reach Capital | Series D |
| TCV | Series C, Series D |
Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 29, 2026
Generation Genius acquired, indicated by job posting.
- Apr 29, 2026
Launched 'Newsela Writing' for AI-powered student essay feedback.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- has_valuationAug 20, 2026
Newsela Inc. had valuation of $1B on Jul 1st '21.
- has_revenueAug 20, 2026
Newsela Inc. had revenue of $109M on Dec 1st '24.
- is_developingJul 15, 2026
Newsela Inc. is developing high-impact solutions for educators and students..
- attends_eventJul 15, 2026
Newsela Inc. attends event CODiE Awards.
Newsela Filings
Explore SEC and related filing metadata, where available.
| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newsela's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Newsela a public or private company?
Newsela is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Newsela?
Newsela is a private company with no public stock price. Caplight tracks Newsela's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates to Caplight users.
How much is Newsela worth (valuation)?
Newsela's valuation is estimated at $1.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Newsela stock?
Newsela shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
When was Newsela's last funding round?
Newsela's most recent funding round was Series D on February 25, 2021.
Who are the main investors in Newsela?
Key investors in Newsela include TCV, NewSchools Venture Fund, Owl Ventures, TCV, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust.
Will Newsela IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Newsela.
How can I track Newsela secondary market activity?
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