Zoobean
Arlington, Virginia, United States
How Zoobean hit $3.1M revenue with a 36 person team in 2023.
Beanstack is owned by Zoobean, Inc. Zoobean was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. Beanstack is an online reading platform that connects public libraries, schools, and other literacy organizations with readers of all ages. The platform provides personalized recommendations for books and other reading materials, tracks reading progress, and offers reading challenges and other engagement tools to encourage a love of reading.
2013
Founded
$3.1M
2023 Revenue
16.57%
YOY
$573.1M
Funding
Zoobean Revenue
In 2023, Zoobean revenue run rate hit $3.1M in revenue.
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2023
Zoobean hit $3.1M in revenue in 2023
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2021
Zoobean hit $2.4M in revenue in 2021
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2013
Zoobean launched in 2013 with $0 revenue
Zoobean Funding History
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2020
Zoobean raised a of in November, 2020
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2018
Zoobean raised a of in May, 2018
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2014
Zoobean raised a of in April, 2014
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2013
Zoobean raised a of in December, 2013
| FUNDING DATE | ROUND | AMOUNT | VALUATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| November, 09 2020 | |||
| May, 04 2018 | |||
| April, 17 2014 | |||
| December, 31 2013 |
Team
Zoobean has 36 total employees.
| DISTRIBUTION | QTY |
|---|---|
| Total team size | 36 |
Founder / CEO
Felix Lloyd
Felix Brandon Lloyd is Co-founder and President of Zoobean. Zoobean's products, including the Beanstack app and Badge Books, help groups of people read more and read together by participating in reading challenges and reading fundraisers. Prior to starting Zoobean, Felix taught and served as Dean of Students at the SEED Public Charter School. During this time, he was named Washington, D.C.'s Teacher of the Year. In 2007, Felix received a fellowship from Echoing Green, a seed funder which supports the world's most outstanding emerging social entrepreneurs and the organizations they launch. He founded Skill-Life, Inc. -- a technology company that developed the MoneyIsland financial education software for kids. Skill-Life, was acquired by BancVue, Ltd. in January 2010. In April 2014, Felix and Zoobean co-founder Jordan Bookey were featured on the ABC television show "Shark Tank" through which they gained an investment from businessman Mark Cuban. The company has since gained investments from Kapor Capital, Amazon's Alexa Fund, RevUp Capital, the AT&T Aspire Accelerator, and others. Its web and mobile app, which motivate people to read by participating in reading challenges, is licensed by over 10,000 libraries and schools across the country and has been used by over 3 million readers. Felix earned a Bachelors of Arts from Syracuse University where he was the commencement student speaker. He also has a Masters of Fine Arts in Fiction Writing from Washington University in Saint Louis where he was awarded a Chancellor’s Fellowship.
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Zoobean Executives
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
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| Felix Lloyd | CEO | - | - |
Zoobean Employees
| Name | Position | Working Email | Personal Email |
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| Felix Lloyd | CEO | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions about Zoobean
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When was Zoobean founded?
Zoobean was founded in 2013.
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How much revenue does Zoobean generate?
Zoobean generates $3.1M in revenue.
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Who is the CEO of Zoobean
The CEO of Zoobean is Felix Lloyd.
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How much funding does Zoobean have?
Zoobean raised $573.1M.
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How many employees does Zoobean have?
Zoobean has 36 employees.
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Where is Zoobean headquarters?
Zoobean is headquartered at Arlington, Virginia, United States
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