Classcraft Secures $2.8 Million

Edtech startup Classcraft announced it has raised $2.8 million in financing. Whitecap Venture Partners led the round, with participation from Brightspark, Virgin Group, and MaRS Catalyst Fund.

Classcraft is a free educational game that teachers and students play together in the classroom. By using many of the conventions found in online games, students can level up, work in teams, and earn powers that have real-world consequences. Acting as a gamification layer around any existing curriculum, the game aims to transform the way classes are experienced throughout the school year.

Classcraft is available via web browser and native apps for iOS and Android devices. Currently available in eight languages, Classcraft is currently played in more than 75 countries by 200,000 students.

The company revealed that it will use the funding to build an even richer gaming ecosystem through partnerships and self-paced personalized learning.