Knewtonrevenue, acquisition & funding
Generative AI SoftwareNew YorkFounded 2008
Knewton was acquired by John Wiley & Sons.
Knewton is a Generative AI Software company based in New York, founded in 2008.
Knewton revenue
Knewton's annual revenue was $2.4M in April 2021, its last figure before John Wiley & Sons bought it (source not recorded).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $2.4M | – |
– source not recorded
Who owns Knewton
John Wiley & Sons owns Knewton. The date and price of the deal are not on record.
Knewton funding rounds & investors
Knewton has raised $162.3M across eight rounds since 2008. The latest was a $5M funding round in August 2018.
| Date | Round | Raised |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Funding round | $5M |
| Feb 2016 | Funding round | $10M |
| Oct 2015 | Funding round | $42.3M |
| Dec 2013 | Funding round | $51M |
| Oct 2011 | Funding round | $33M |
| Apr 2010 | Funding round | $12.5M |
| Apr 2009 | Funding round | $6M |
| May 2008 | Funding round | $2.5M |
| Total raised | $162.3M |
Knewton CEO, founders & employees
Brian Kibby founded Knewton in 2008 and led it as CEO. Knewton had 42 employees (April 2021).
- Brian KibbyFounder & CEO
Team mix (Apr 2021): 12 engineers, 2 in sales, 3 in marketing
Knewton FAQ
What was Knewton's revenue?
Before John Wiley & Sons bought it, Knewton's annual revenue was $2.4M in April 2021 (source not recorded).
Who owns Knewton?
John Wiley & Sons owns Knewton.
How much funding has Knewton raised?
Knewton raised $162.3M across eight funding rounds before John Wiley & Sons bought it. The last was a $5M funding round in August 2018.
How many employees does Knewton have?
Knewton had 42 employees in April 2021.
Who founded Knewton?
Brian Kibby founded Knewton in 2008.
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