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§ Private Profile · Carmel, USA
K-12 computer science curriculum and instructional materials for school districts, with teacher professional development.
Based in Carmel, Indiana, Ellipsis Education provides K-12 computer science curriculum, instructional materials, detailed lesson plans, pacing guides, and professional development support for teachers. The company operates on a B2B subscription model, delivering thirteen full-year courses with standards maps that cover programming, computational thinking, digital citizenship, and STEM career pathways. Established in 2018, the enterprise serves approximately eighty school districts nationwide and holds state-approved curriculum status across multiple states including Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Nevada. After raising twelve and a half million dollars in funding over its seven-year history, the organization was acquired by the Dubai-based educational technology platform Qubits Learning in a July 2025 all-cash transaction. Operating under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Whitney Dove and Board Chairman Mark Hill, the business continues to remove barriers to teaching computer science in schools.
Ellipsis Education has raised $5.7M across 3 funding rounds.
Ellipsis Education has raised $5.7M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Ellipsis Education has raised $5.7M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.8M Seed in August 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 8, 2021 | $3.8M Seed | DON Aquilano, Liam Pisano | Elevate Ventures, GRE Capital, Kelli Jones | Announced |
| Aug 21, 2018 | $940K Venture Round | — | Collina Ventures, Chris LaMothe, GRE Capital | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2018 | $940K Seed | — | Elevate Ventures | Announced |
Ellipsis Education is a technology company specializing in K-12 computer science education. It builds a comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for teachers, including detailed lesson plans, pacing guides, standards maps, and ongoing support to empower educators to confidently teach computer science. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics from early digital literacy and algorithms for young students to advanced programming languages like JavaScript and Python for high schoolers, along with digital citizenship and STEM career education. Ellipsis primarily serves school districts and individual schools across the U.S., with a concentration in the Midwest but also presence in states like California, Texas, Florida, and Nevada. The company’s mission is to ensure equitable access to high-quality computer science education by removing barriers for teachers and students alike[1][3][4].
Founded in 2015 and originally known as Codelicious, Ellipsis Education (doing business as Coder Kids Inc.) evolved its focus to become a leading provider of K-12 computer science curricula. The founders identified a growing need for accessible, teacher-friendly computer science education as the importance of technological literacy surged in schools nationwide. Early traction came from partnerships with school districts seeking comprehensive, standards-aligned curricula that could be taught effectively even by educators without a computer science background. The company rebranded to Ellipsis Education to reflect its expanded vision and product offerings[1][3].
Ellipsis Education rides the accelerating trend of integrating computer science into K-12 education as a core subject, driven by the increasing role of technology in society and the workforce. The timing is critical as schools nationwide adopt computer science standards and seek scalable, effective curricula. Ellipsis addresses market forces such as teacher shortages in CS, the need for equitable access to STEM education, and the demand for digital literacy skills. By empowering teachers and providing a comprehensive curriculum, Ellipsis influences the broader education ecosystem, helping to prepare a future workforce equipped with essential technological skills[3][4].
Looking ahead, Ellipsis Education is well-positioned to expand its footprint nationally as computer science education becomes a standard part of K-12 curricula. Trends such as increased funding for STEM education, policy mandates for CS inclusion, and growing awareness of digital equity will shape its growth. The company’s focus on teacher empowerment and comprehensive curriculum design may enable it to deepen partnerships with school districts and scale its impact. As technology evolves, Ellipsis may also innovate further in curriculum delivery and integration with emerging educational technologies, reinforcing its role as a key player in K-12 computer science education[1][3][4].
Ellipsis Education has raised $5.7M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Ellipsis Education's investors include Don Aquilano, Liam Pisano, Elevate Ventures, GRE Capital, Kelli Jones, Collina Ventures, Chris LaMothe.