# Showbie: E-learning, Edmonton, Canada

> Showbie: Showbie is a K-12 educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Based in Edmonton, Canada. Founded 2012.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/showbie (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Showbie

Showbie is a K-12 educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

E-learning Edmonton, Canada

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 55 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 11.9M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Series A Feb 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Showbie has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Showbie

Showbie is a K-12 educational technology company based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Founded in 2012, it offers a hybrid learning platform that enhances classroom workflow, enables personalized feedback, and supports paperless assignments for teachers and students. The platform is designed for use on various devices, with a strong emphasis on iPad compatibility. Showbie serves over 3 million users across 188 countries, including teachers, students, and school leaders. Its cloud-based Learning Management System (LMS) facilitates direct instruction, independent practice, and real-time assessment. Key features include paperless assignment management, rich feedback tools, multi-device accessibility, and real-time insights into student progress. The platform also provides updates for parents to keep them engaged in their children's learning. In 2024, Showbie introduced the Assignment Bar to further streamline grading and feedback processes.

## What company datasets say Showbie raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **11.9M** in the source's currency

Rounds **8**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **5.5M**

Last round date **Feb 2021**

Investors listed **12**

Y Combinator **IK12**

## Founders and team

From Showbie's own website: 2 founders, 2 on the team.

**Colin Bramm** CEO and Co-Founder

**Roy Pombeiro** CTO and Co-Founder

- **Dan Rose** Product Marketing Manager
- **Kenny Dickie** Director of Engineering

## On 2 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Fresco Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/fresco-capital)
- [Imagine K12](https://millionrounds.com/fund/imagine-k12)

Each firm lists Showbie on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

classroom workflows primary/secondary education assessment and feedback pedagogical framework education information technology & services student portfolios personalized feedback school-wide digital strategy e-learning information technology research-based practice school improvement teacher tools teacher collaboration ipad optimization

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** E-learning
- **Industry code:** NAICS 513210, 611710, SIC 8211, 7372, 8299
- **Region:** Alberta
- **Revenue:** 5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/showbie)

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