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 D+ 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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What believers are saying

  • Paper added CRO Marisa Burkhart in June 2025 to deepen district sales.
  • California districts including Pomona, Visalia, and Twin Rivers launched GROW CA in 2025.
  • Paper says GROW boosted grade-level proficiency 201% in 12 weeks, strengthening renewals.

What critics are saying

  • Paper cut all Canadian tutors in August 2024, then faced union legal threats.
  • Paper’s 2024 CEO churn and 45% HQ layoffs signaled severe operating instability.
  • If district demand weakens again, Paper’s tutor-heavy model loses economics and brand credibility.

What makes Paper unique

  • Paper’s GROW tutoring pairs district pacing with consistent tutors and 12-week cycles.
  • Paper’s Review Center combines human tutors with GenAI for writing feedback within 48 hours.
  • Paper sells outcomes-focused K-12 support, not generic software, and embeds into school-day instruction.

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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
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Benefits

Home Office Stipend

401(k) Retirement Plan

Stock Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-6%
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

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

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
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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