SPARK Schools
OperatingSPARK Schools is a South African network of affordable private schools implementing blended learning model for primary school students.
- Education
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Series C
- Founded 2012
- sparkschools.co.za ↗
- Total raised
- $20.7M
- disclosed
- Last round
- Series C
- Rounds
- 4
- since 2012
- Investors
- 6
- on record
- Employees
- 1001-5000
About SPARK Schools
SPARK Schools is a South African network of affordable private schools implementing blended learning model for primary school students, utilising traditional classroom teaching and individualised technology instruction in their Learning Lab.
SPARK Schools funding4 rounds
All 4 rounds →SPARK Schools has raised $20.7M across 4 disclosed rounds. The latest is a Series C announced 09 Feb 2021, led by Creadev.
- $2.7MSeries ASeries A, $2.7M, $2.7M raised to date
- $9MSeries BSeries B, $9M, $11.7M raised to date
- $9MSeries BSeries B, $9M, $20.7M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round · 1 undisclosed round not drawn
Who has invested in SPARK Schools
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Feb 2021 | SPARK Schools Series C | Creadev +2 | Not disclosed |
| 09 Jan 2019 | SPARK Schools Series B | Omidyar Network +1 | $9M |
| 19 Oct 2016 | SPARK Schools Series B | Omidyar Network +1 | $9M |
| 20 May 2014 | SPARK Schools Series A | Pearson | $2.7M |
SPARK Schools founders & team
- Stacey BrewerCo-Founder and CEO
- K. Bailey Thomson BlakeChief of Schools
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Frequently asked about SPARK Schools
- Where is SPARK Schools based and when was it founded?
- SPARK Schools is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 2012.
- Who founded SPARK Schools?
- SPARK Schools was founded by Stacey Brewer (Co-Founder and CEO).
- Who is the CEO of SPARK Schools?
- Stacey Brewer is SPARK Schools' Co-Founder and CEO.
- How much funding has SPARK Schools raised?
- SPARK Schools has raised $21M across 4 disclosed rounds. Its latest, a Series C, was announced on Feb 09, 2021.
- Who has invested in SPARK Schools?
- Backers include Creadev, Imaginable Futures, Finnfund, Omidyar Network and 2 others.
- What sector is SPARK Schools in?
- SPARK Schools operates in Education, EdTech and Charter Schools.
