USA – Marker Learning, a New York-based provider of remote learning and attention disability services, raised $15M in Series A funding.
The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz with participation from Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, Primary Ventures, Difference Partners, Operator Partners, Night Ventures, Danny Green and Jewell Loyd.The company intends to use the funds to expand into new geographies and expand the breadth of support services offered on their platform.Co-founded by Stefan Bauer and Emily Yudofsky, Marker Learning equips its network of renowned psychologists and educators with technology to deliver evaluations, tutoring, coaching and other learning services to people with learning disabilities. The company’s core evaluation offering leverages its technology and a network of providers to deliver the highest quality services. Within one month, learners receive a comprehensive diagnostic report that can be submitted to schools or employers to obtain learning services or accommodations. When appropriate, Marker’s report can also be used to secure accommodations on entrance exams and standardized tests.While individuals ages 6 to 50 can seek support directly from Marker Learning, the company also partners with school districts to provide critical services within a school setting. Marker Learning partners with school district special education staff to help manage their caseloads and acts as an extension of school psychologist teams so that district personnel can better prioritize day-to-day student care.10/02/2023
