Mystery Science (company)

Mystery Science is a San Francisco-based edtech company that created a digital science curriculum for elementary schools; the company was founded by Keith Schacht and Doug Peltz in 2014.[1] In 2020 Mystery Science was acquired by Discovery Education for $140 million.[2]

Mystery Science
TypePrivate
IndustryEducational technology
Founded2014
FoundersKeith Schacht
Doug Peltz
Headquarters
San Francisco
Websitemysteryscience.com

History

Mystery Science was founded in 2014 by Keith Schacht, who served as CEO, and Doug Peltz after raising $500,000.[1]

In June 2017, the company raised $2 million in funding from the investment firms Y Combinator, Learn Capital, Reach Capital, and 500 Startups; at this time Mystery Science was being used in 10% of elementary schools.[3]

In August 2017, the company announced a partnership with Google to deliver solar eclipse glasses and tech students about the Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017.[4]

Also in 2017, the company launched the Mystery Doug series now being watched by 1 out of every 5 children.[5]

In October 2020, Mystery Science became a wholly owned subsidiary of Discovery Education. The company was acquired by Discovery Education for $140 million after raising only $4.5 million.[2][6] Mystery Science is now being used in 50% of elementary schools.

References
  1. Sarah Perez (21 May 2014). "Mystery Science Launches A Program Aimed At Inspiring Kids To Love Science, Not Just Learn Its Conclusions".
  2. Tony Wan (3 November 2020). "Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science in $140 Million Deal".
  3. Bérénice Magistretti (28 June 2017). "Mystery Science raises $2 million to keep kids curious".
  4. Frederic Lardinois (3 August 2017). "Mystery Science partners with Google to bring eclipse glasses to elementary school students".
  5. "Mystery.org".
  6. "Discovery Education Acquires Mystery Science". 30 October 2020.
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