Newsela Funding: $172M Raised, Investors & Rounds

Newsela has raised $172M in total funding. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, Kapor Capital, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Newsela funding overview

Newsela has raised $172M in total disclosed funding. That places its disclosed total in the $100M–$250M range. Investors on record include Kleiner Perkins, Kapor Capital, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Owl Ventures, Franklin Templeton Investments, Waycross Ventures and 3 others. 9 distinct backers are named across the disclosed rounds.

Newsela at a glance

Total raised
$172M
Notable investors
Kleiner Perkins, Kapor Capital, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Owl Ventures, Franklin Templeton Investments, Waycross Ventures, Tao Capital Partners, Reach Capital

Frequently asked about Newsela funding

How much has Newsela raised?
Newsela has raised $172M in total disclosed funding across the rounds on record.
Who has invested in Newsela?
Kleiner Perkins, Kapor Capital, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Owl Ventures, Franklin Templeton Investments, Waycross Ventures are named among the investors backing Newsela.
What was the latest Newsela funding round?
No round stage has been disclosed for Newsela.
Where is Newsela based?
No headquarters location is disclosed for Newsela.

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