Adaptive Reader – an education technology platform transforming reading accessibility – announced the closing of its oversubscribed pre-seed funding round. Adaptive Reader’s funding round was led by Updraft Education Group, with additional investments from Transcend Fund and WJG Investments.
These investors bring decades of experience in education technology and publishing, ensuring strategic insights to drive the company’s mission forward. Notable investors include:
- Beri Akian, Founder/CEO of ClassLink
- Joe Holland, former CEO of TeachersPayTeachers
- Scott Kinney, former CEO of Discovery Education
- Eli Luberoff, Founder/CEO of Desmos
- Lisa O’Masta, CEO of Learning.com
- Jeff Patterson, Founder/CEO of Gaggle
- Ben Powell, former Head of Corporate Development, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
With this funding, Adaptive Reader will accelerate its efforts to expand its multilingual and leveled text offerings; partner with publishers to adapt high-demand content; enhance its print-on-demand and AI-powered platform;
The company also aims to provide educators with the tools they need to deliver tailored, equitable learning opportunities for all students.
KEY QUOTES:
“Our goal is to make education truly inclusive by removing barriers to reading. This funding will allow us to expand our platform’s capabilities and accelerate our work with publishers to ensure their content is accessible to all learners, regardless of language, reading level, or format preferences.”
- Ethan Pierce, CEO and Founder of Adaptive Reader
“Adaptive Reader’s platform is transformative. By bridging the gap between accessibility and scalability, they are setting a new standard for inclusive education.”
- Scott Kinney, former CEO of Discovery Education
