Epic
Founded Year
2013Stage
Acquired | AcquiredTotal Raised
$99.75MValuation
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CB Insights Intelligence Analysts have mentioned Epic in 2 CB Insights research briefs, most recently on Jul 23, 2021.
Expert Collections containing Epic
Expert Collections are analyst-curated lists that highlight the companies you need to know in the most important technology spaces.
Epic is included in 2 Expert Collections, including Baby and Kids Tech.
Baby and Kids Tech
1,281 items
Companies developing tech-enabled products and services that primarily serve babies, children up to approximately 12 years old, and their parents.
Education Technology (Edtech)
2,701 items
These companies offer tech-enabled solutions that facilitate education and learning for people of all ages, from pre-K to adult and professional education.
Epic Patents
Epic has filed 25 patents.
The 3 most popular patent topics include:
- Firefox
- Graphical projections
- Light fixtures
Application Date | Grant Date | Title | Related Topics | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
6/29/2020 | 10/25/2022 | Insect control, Lighting, Insecticides, Light fixtures, Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors | Grant |
Application Date | 6/29/2020 |
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Grant Date | 10/25/2022 |
Title | |
Related Topics | Insect control, Lighting, Insecticides, Light fixtures, Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors |
Status | Grant |
Latest Epic News
Dec 22, 2022
Edtech major Byju's on Wednesday said it has acquired Epic, a digital reading platform for kids, for USD 500 million (about Rs 3,729.8 crore). The company will invest an additional USD 1 billion in North America to accelerate its vision of 'helping students fall in love with learning', a statement said. The acquisition will help Byju's expand its footprint in the US by providing access to the more than two million teachers and 50 million kids in Epic's existing global user-base, which has more than doubled over the last year, it added. Epic CEO Suren Markosian and co-founder Kevin Donahue will remain in their roles, it added. 'Our partnership with Epic will enable us to create engaging and interactive reading and learning experiences for children globally. “Our mission is to fuel curiosity and make students fall in love with learning. Knowing that Epic and its products are rooted in the same mission, it was a natural fit. Together, we have the opportunity to create impactful experiences for children to become lifelong learners,' Byju Raveendran, founder and CEO of Byju's, said. The alignment of missions and shared passion makes Byju’s the perfect partner, as Epic is confident that this acquisition will ignite excitement for learning around the world, Markosian, co-founder of Epic, said. 'Together, we can help empower future generations of kids by fostering a lifetime love for reading and learning,' Markosian added. Byju's has aggressive plans for international and US market expansion, and the acquisition with Epic will not only lead to significant investments in technology that will help to further personalised learning for students but also enable Byju's to become a natural part of America's learning culture, the statement said. (PTI)
Epic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When was Epic founded?
Epic was founded in 2013.
Where is Epic's headquarters?
Epic's headquarters is located at 702 Marshall Street, Redwood City.
What is Epic's latest funding round?
Epic's latest funding round is Acquired.
How much did Epic raise?
Epic raised a total of $99.75M.
Who are the investors of Epic?
Investors of Epic include BYJU'S, Rakuten Capital, Evolution Media, Social Starts, TransLink Capital and 10 more.
Who are Epic's competitors?
Competitors of Epic include Simbi and 1 more.
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