Stephanie Dua is the founder of BEGiN. BEGiN has raised $150M in total funding. Latest round: Series D. Backed by LEGO Ventures, Sesame Workshop.
Stephanie Dua (also known as Stephanie Powell Dua) is the co-founder of BEGiN, an early-learning company that began with the HOMER reading app in 2011. She has been instrumental in BEGiN's growth, securing significant funding rounds including a $50M Series C and a $94.5M Series D. As of 2025, BEGiN underwent Chapter 11 restructuring while continuing its operations.
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