United States · Series B startup

Who invested in StraighterLine

One round we have observed, with the 4 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

Education

Funding summaryUpdated 31 Oct 2026

$10Mraised across 1 round since 2012, from 1 source

Latest round
Series B, $10MApr 2012
Investors
4
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The rounds

  1. Apr 2012
    Series B$10M

    Reported by straighterline.comSEC filing: $10M sold, first sale Apr 2012

Founders and team

From StraighterLine's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 7 on the team.

  • Matt HulettChief Executive Officer
  • Philip DunnePresident & General Manager, StraighterLine
  • Dave GardnerChief Technology Officer
  • Gregory ShanahanChief Financial Officer
  • Julia PottsDirector of Human Resources
  • David ParentoExecutive Officer, Directori
  • Turner B SmithExecutive Officer, Directori

On the board, as filediAmish JaniWright Steenrod

Everyone who backed them

FirstMarkVC firm1round
City Light CapitalVC firm1round
Chrysalis VenturesVC firm1round
Rethink EducationVC firm1round

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Also claim to have backed them

This firm lists StraighterLine as a portfolio company on their own website, but no report of a round names it. They are the firms' own claims, kept apart from the rounds above.

BV Investment PartnersPrivate equityPer its own site

Quick answers about StraighterLine

Who invested in StraighterLine?

StraighterLine's investors include FirstMark, City Light Capital, Chrysalis Ventures and Rethink Education.

How much has StraighterLine raised?

StraighterLine has raised $10M across 1 round since 2012.

When did StraighterLine last raise?

StraighterLine's most recent round was a Series B of $10M in Apr 2012.

What was StraighterLine's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $10M in Apr 2012, is also its largest on record.

Who backed StraighterLine first?

StraighterLine's first round on record, in Apr 2012, was backed by FirstMark, City Light Capital and Chrysalis Ventures and 1 others.

What stage is StraighterLine at?

StraighterLine's latest named round is a Series B, in Apr 2012.

Where is StraighterLine based?

StraighterLine is based in the United States.

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