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Think Through Learning developed Think Through Math, an online learning system designed to transform K-12 mathematics education. This platform delivers adaptive instruction, extensive practice, and personalized support from live tutors, preparing students for standardized assessments and fostering a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Louis Piconi and Stephan Mueller co-founded the company in 2002, initially as Apangea Learning. Their core insight stemmed from recognizing the need for scalable, high-quality differentiated instruction, envisioning a system that could provide personalized tutoring experiences to a wide range of students through web-based technology.
The system serves students and educators in schools across the United States, primarily focusing on improving math proficiency for grades 3-8. Think Through Learning's vision centered on directly addressing challenges in national mathematics performance, empowering students with the skills and confidence to excel in this critical subject area.
Think Through Learning has raised $11.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Think Through Learning has raised $11.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Think Through Learning is a Pittsburgh-based edtech company that developed Think Through Math (TTM), a supplemental online math program for grades 3 and above. It provided personalized, interactive math instruction through adaptive learning technology integrated with live tutoring from state-certified U.S. math teachers, targeting K-12 students struggling with math.[1][2][5] The platform served schools across the United States, addressing gaps in math education by combining AI-driven personalization with human support to improve understanding and performance.[2][5] The company was acquired by Imagine Learning in 2016, enhancing the acquirer's offerings in K-12 language, literacy, and math solutions.[1][2]
Think Through Learning emerged in the early 2010s as an education technology innovator focused on math remediation. It received Series B funding in 2011 from investors like GSV Ventures and Weld North, signaling early traction in the edtech space.[1][2] Based in Pittsburgh, PA, at 116 Federal Street, the company grew to about 24 employees, operating as a privately-held entity in the software and internet services industry.[3][4] A pivotal moment came in 2016 when Imagine Learning, a leader in elementary language and literacy software, acquired it to expand into adaptive math programs—effectively marking the end of its independent operations.[1][2]
Think Through Learning rode the early 2010s wave of edtech innovation, particularly the rise of adaptive learning platforms amid growing demand for personalized K-12 education tools. Timing aligned with U.S. school reforms emphasizing STEM proficiency and data-driven instruction, where market forces like budget constraints favored cost-effective, scalable software over traditional tutoring.[1][2] By pioneering human-AI hybrid models, it influenced the PreK-12 "Future of Talent" segment, paving the way for acquisitions like Imagine Learning's, which accelerated integrated literacy-math ecosystems and shaped investor interest in blended learning solutions.[1]
Post-2016 acquisition, Think Through Learning's technology endures within Imagine Learning's portfolio, likely evolving with AI advancements in adaptive edtech. Emerging trends like AI tutors and personalized learning analytics will amplify its legacy, potentially expanding to multilingual or global K-12 markets. As edtech consolidates, its influence could grow through broader platform integrations, reinforcing hybrid human-tech models that drive student outcomes in a post-pandemic education era—echoing its original mission to transform math struggles into mastery.[1][2]
Think Through Learning has raised $11.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Think Through Learning's investors include Arrun Kapoor, Bonsal Capital, GSV Acceleration.
Think Through Learning has raised $11.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series B in September 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2013 | $6M Series B | Arrun Kapoor | Bonsal Capital, GSV Acceleration | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2011 | $5M Series B | — | Bonsal Capital, GSV Acceleration | Announced |
