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§ Private Profile · Palo Alto, CA, USA
Writable is a technology company.
Writable delivers an educational software platform designed to improve student writing and literacy skills for grades 3-12. Its product provides structured assignments and automated feedback, empowering students to refine their writing. The platform enables teachers to efficiently manage instruction and assessment, integrating personalized learning paths to foster comprehensive development.
Andrew Goldman and Heidi Perry founded Writable in 2016, driven by the insight that technology could revolutionize writing instruction. They recognized the need for a scalable solution offering consistent student feedback and revision opportunities, overcoming traditional limitations. Their vision was to create a digital tool addressing challenges in developing strong writing proficiency.
The company primarily serves K-12 educators and their students. Writable aims to cultivate confident and capable writers by offering accessible, effective digital tools. Its long-term vision is to democratize high-quality, individualized writing instruction, ensuring every student masters essential skills for academic and professional success.
Writable has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Writable has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Writable has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in August 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2018 | $3M Seed | Omidyar Ventures | .406 Ventures, M34 Capital, Adam D'angelo, Andy Bechtolsheim, Georges Harik, Matthew Sutton, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | Announced |
Writable is an education technology company that builds a digital literacy platform designed to improve writing and reading skills for students in grades 3-12. Its product provides instructional scaffolding, targeted feedback, and AI-powered tools to help teachers save time on grading and instruction while motivating students to become proficient writers. Writable serves over 16,000 schools and districts, addressing the persistent challenge of low writing proficiency by enabling purposeful writing practice and revision. The platform integrates with major learning management systems and offers research-backed curricula, including social and emotional learning components, making it a comprehensive tool for literacy development[2][3][4].
Writable was founded by a team of educators and technologists with extensive experience in educational tools such as Subtext and Accelerated Reader. Their shared vision was to close the writing proficiency gap by making writing practice easier and more effective for both students and teachers. The idea emerged from recognizing that only about 27% of students test proficient in writing despite its critical importance for academic and career success. Early traction came from adoption in thousands of schools and districts, supported by research demonstrating the effectiveness of structured practice, peer feedback, and meaningful revision in growing writers[2].
Writable rides the growing trend of AI integration in EdTech, leveraging generative AI to enhance personalized learning and reduce teacher workload. The timing is critical as schools increasingly seek scalable, cost-effective digital solutions that improve literacy outcomes amid widespread concerns about student writing proficiency. Writable’s focus on scaffolding, feedback, and revision aligns with educational research emphasizing these as key to skill development. By combining AI with evidence-based pedagogy, Writable influences the broader ecosystem by setting a standard for effective, technology-enhanced literacy instruction[1][3].
Writable is positioned to expand its influence by deepening AI capabilities and broadening curriculum offerings, potentially moving beyond writing to integrated literacy skills. Trends such as increased adoption of AI in classrooms, demand for personalized learning, and emphasis on social-emotional competencies will shape its trajectory. As Writable continues to grow its user base and refine its technology, it may become a central platform in K-12 literacy education, driving improved writing proficiency and teacher efficiency at scale. Its ongoing commitment to research-backed methods and educator collaboration will be key to sustaining impact[3][4].
Writable has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Writable's investors include Omidyar Ventures, .406 Ventures, M34 Capital, Adam D'Angelo, Andy Bechtolsheim, Georges Harik, Matthew Sutton, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.