Paper

Paper

24/7 tutoring and educational support services

About Paper

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

Industries

Education

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$390.1M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2014

Overview

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Paper.co offers educational support services for students from kindergarten through high school. Its main feature is a 24/7 tutoring service that allows students to ask questions and get help with their studies, which builds their confidence and improves learning outcomes. Additionally, Paper.co provides interactive practice tools for essential skills and resources for future academic and career planning. The company partners with schools and districts on a subscription basis, aiming to empower students and enhance their educational experiences.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized learning solutions boosts Paper.co's market potential.
  • Growing interest in AI-driven tools enhances Paper.co's GenAI-powered offerings.
  • Expansion of digital literacy programs offers opportunities for complementary services.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership changes and layoffs may lead to instability and loss of client trust.
  • Increased competition from AI-driven platforms threatens Paper.co's market share.
  • Concerns about data privacy in GenAI services could lead to regulatory scrutiny.

What makes Paper unique

  • Paper.co offers 24/7 personalized tutoring, enhancing student confidence and learning gains.
  • The GenAI-powered Review Center provides on-demand feedback for a wide range of assignments.
  • Future exploration tools help students plan post-secondary pathways, including career test drives.

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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
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$80M
Handshake
$100M
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$270M
Paper

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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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This machine learning Paper introduce PISSA: Principal Singular values and Singular vectors Adaptation of large language models.

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Jan 16th, 2024
Balancing Privacy and Performance: This Paper Introduces a Dual-Stage Deep Learning Framework for Privacy-Preserving Re-Identification

Balancing privacy and performance: this Paper introduces a dual-stage deep learning framework for privacy-preserving re-identification.

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