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§ Private Profile · Portland, OR, USA
A children's book publisher creating engaging, educational books for young readers, focused on challenging and empowering topics.
A Kids Book About is a Portland, Oregon-based publishing company that produces children's literature focused on challenging societal and emotional topics such as racism, empathy, and anxiety. The organization generates its revenue through direct-to-consumer e-commerce sales, recurring subscription boxes, wholesale retail partnerships, and digital media offerings targeting parents, educators, and primary schools. Operating under the broader parent entity A Kids Company About, the publisher has released over 100 distinct book titles and expanded its product lines to include podcasts and educational classes. The enterprise secured $7 million in Series A funding during a 2021 financing round to support its continued digital media expansion. The company is backed by institutional investors including Backstage Capital and Pendulum Holdings, and has collaborated with notable figures like author LeVar Burton. The business was originally founded in 2019 by Jelani Memory.
A Kids Book About has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds.
A Kids Book About has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
A Kids Book About has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Series A in August 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2021 | $7M Series A | Robbie Robinson | — | Announced |
| Aug 18, 2020 | $1M Seed | — | Cascade Seed Fund, Color Capital, The BFM Fund | Announced |
A Kids Book About has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
A Kids Book About's investors include Robbie Robinson, Cascade Seed Fund, Color Capital, The BFM Fund.