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Who invested in The American Academy?
The American Academy's investors include Austin Ventures, Peterson Ventures, vSpring Capital and New Markets Venture Partners.
201020112012
$5.9MSeries B$6.0MSeries C
United States · Series C startup
Who invested in The American Academy
Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026
$12Mraised across 2 rounds since 2009, from 2 sources
$5.9MSeries B$6.0MSeries C
- Latest round
- Series C, $6.0MJul 2012
- Investors
- 4
The funding story
Each circle is a round, placed by date and sized by amount. The line above is the running total.
- First round
- Series B, $5.9M Dec 2009
- Biggest round
- $6.0M Series C · Jul 2012
- Between rounds
- 2.6 years from the last two
The rounds
- Jul 2012
- Dec 2009
Founders and team
From The American Academy's own website: 11 on the team.
- Dr. Shawn SmithChief Executive Officer
- Andy CusimanoChief Financial Officer
- Charity CarneyChief Technology Officer
- Deborah O'BrienChief Academic Officer
- Dr. Todd KeruskinChief Revenue Officer and Superintendent
- Erin LuperChief of Public Policy and Government Relations
- Joanie KreinChief Human Resources Officer
- Joanna AlcalaChief Marketing Officer
- Rebekah RichardsChief Innovation Officer
- Will PoulsonChief Enrollment Officer
- Ron KlausnerBoard Chairman
AdvisersGregg Rosann
Who was in which round
The busiest backers across the latest rounds. A filled square is a round they joined; a dark one, a round they led.
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Quick answers about The American Academy
How much has The American Academy raised?
The American Academy has raised $12M across 2 rounds since 2009.
When did The American Academy last raise?
The American Academy's most recent round was a Series C of $6.0M in Jul 2012.
What was The American Academy's biggest round?
Its most recent round, $6.0M in Jul 2012, is also its largest on record.
Who backed The American Academy first?
The American Academy's first round on record, in Dec 2009, was backed by Austin Ventures, Peterson Ventures and vSpring Capital.
What stage is The American Academy at?
The American Academy's latest named round is a Series C, in Jul 2012.
Where is The American Academy based?
The American Academy is based in the United States.
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