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BEGiN

BEGiN

Private
New York City, New YorkConsumer & Commercehttps://learnwithhomer.com/

Last Round

Debt

Sep 30, 2020

Total Funding Raised

$102.4M

Momentum

Top 50%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

BEGiN is an educational technology company that develops a portfolio of digital and physical early childhood learning products, including HOMER, Little Passports, codeSpark Academy, and KidPass.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Subscription Commerce, D2C Brands, Home & Lifestyle

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Hardware + Subscription

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

early childhood educationedtechsubscription boxlearning platformDTCpersonalized learningcoding for kidseducational appshome-based learningsubscription SaaSactivity bookingschool readinesssocial-emotional learningparenting resourcesAI assistant

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BEGiN Comparables

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BEGiN comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
Lingokids
85%
Age of Learning
81%
KiwiCo
79%

BEGiN Funding Rounds

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Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
DebtSep 30, 2020
Series CSep 30, 2020
Series B ExtensionMay 9, 2016
Series BNov 13, 2014
Series AAug 27, 2013
Seed
Aug 1, 2013

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Neal Shenoy

CEO & Co-Founder

Founding Team

BEGiN Investors

Notable investors and investment history

BEGiN investors
InvestorRounds
LEGO VenturesSeries C
Al Sayegh GroupSeries B
Great Oaks Venture CapitalSeed
GSV VenturesSeries C
Rethink EducationSeries B
3one4 CapitalSeries C
Wellington ManagementSeries B Extension

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  • Mar 29, 2026

    Earned over 65 industry awards for its products.

  • Mar 29, 2026

    Products built on over $50 million in foundational research and development.

BEGiN Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Begin a public or private company?

Begin is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Begin?

Begin is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Begin worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Begin is not publicly available.

Can I buy Begin stock?

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When was Begin's last funding round?

Begin's most recent funding round was Debt on September 30, 2020.

Who are the main investors in Begin?

Key investors in Begin include LEGO Ventures, Wellington Management, Liquidity.

Will Begin IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Begin.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range406
Year Founded2011
Last FundingSep 30, 2020

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