Paper

Paper

24/7 school-based tutoring and practice tools

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Paper.co offers a district-focused EdTech platform that provides 24/7 tutoring, grade-aligned independent practice, and post-secondary planning tools for students from K through beyond. The tutoring lets students ask questions, prep for exams, and submit work, while practice tools strengthen core skills in fluency, vocabulary, reading, and math. It differentiates itself by delivering an end-to-end solution for schools and districts—combining day-to-day tutoring and practice with long-term planning in one ecosystem. The goal is to empower students, build confidence, and drive learning gains across the entire learning journey.

About Paper

Simplify's Rating
Why Paper is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Enterprise Software

Education

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$390.1M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • GenAI Review Center improves unit economics over pure human tutoring.
  • Dr. Monica Goldson board role accelerates K-12 district partnerships.
  • Marisa Burkhart CRO hire drives revenue growth post-2024 stabilization.

What critics are saying

  • Khanmigo erodes subscriptions with cheaper AI tutoring in 6-12 months.
  • Tutor scandals post-Canadian layoffs terminate Mesquite ISD contracts.
  • Martina Tam leadership fails, causing investor pullout in 12-18 months.

What makes Paper unique

  • Paper delivers 24/7 chat-based tutoring as core ESS for K-12 districts.
  • Hybrid GenAI-human Review Center provides scalable writing feedback.
  • Bundled after-school enrichment and career guidance create switching costs.

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Funding

Total Funding

$390.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$77M
$70M
Twilio
$80M
Handshake
$100M
Affirm
$270M
Paper

Benefits

Home Office Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
Paper
Jul 28th, 2025
Welcoming Marisa Burkhart as Paper's Chief Revenue Officer

"Marisa joins Paper at a pivotal time," said Martina Tam, CEO of Paper.

BetaKit
Jan 21st, 2025
Paper looks to rebound from turbulent 2024 with new CEO Martina Tam

Embattled edtech startup Paper has appointed Silicon Valley edtech veteran Martina Tam as CEO following a whirlwind 2024.

BetaKit
Jan 21st, 2025
Paper Looks To Rebound From Turbulent 2024 With New Ceo Martina Tam

Whirlwind year saw mass layoffs of all Canadian tutors and departure of both co-founders

BetaKit
Aug 16th, 2024
Phil Cutler Removed As Paper Ceo, Startup Reportedly Cuts Staff By 45 Percent

Startup sees third round of layoffs within a year as EdTech veteran Rich Yang becomes interim CEO

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Apr 10th, 2024
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