Substrate

company

About

Substrate is a mobile education platform delivering a fresh method for educators who teach complex concepts in science.

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Details

Last Funding Type
Grant
Last Funding Money Raised
$1.49M
Industries
Apps,E-Learning,EdTech,Higher Education
Founded date
Jan 1, 2015
Number Of Employee
1 - 10
Operating Status
Active

Unlocking the inner scientist in everyone through a mobile-first education platform Substrate is a mobile education platform delivering a fresh method for educators who teach complex concepts in science.

Unlike traditional passive approaches, and fragmented tools, Substrate is accessible, complementary and refreshingly engaging. Built on the mechanics of nature, we’re reimagining education, one element at a time. Substrate is designed to deliver a unified mobile learning experience anytime, anywhere. Bite-sized sessions encourage repeated practice. Our goal is to complement existing teaching approaches and customize according to instructional needs. Integration with formal courses powers deeper insights. Excite learners, activate content, and upgrade learning outcomes. Built with game design principles, students naturally progress toward mastery.

Our mission is to better lives by deepening the world’s understanding of science. With support from institutions like the National Institutes of Health, we're well on our way.

Funding Rounds

Number of Funding Rounds
Total Funding Amount
3
$1.93M
Substrate has raised a total of $1.93M in funding over 2 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on May 6, 2019 from a Grant round.
Announced Date Round Money Raised Number of Investors Lead Investors Post Valuation
May 6, 2019 Grant $1.49M 1 National Institutes of Health Detail
Sep 15, 2017 Grant $222.65K 1 National Institutes of Health Detail
Jul 1, 2016 Grant $225K 1 National Science Foundation Detail

Investors

Number of Lead Investors
Number of Investors
3
2
Substrate is funded by 2 investors. National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation are the most recent investors.
Investor Name Lead Investor Funding Round
National Institutes of Health Yes Grant
National Science Foundation Yes Grant