Mystery.org
We help kids stay curious by creating better explanations.
Y CombinatorSummer 2017AcquiredEducationEducationeLearning
What they do
Problem
Kids and teachers lack clear, engaging explanations for the many science and everyday questions children ask.
Solution
Mystery.org creates educational content (Mystery Science and related resources) that provides better explanations to children’s questions at scale.
Who it's for
Elementary school teachers and students (schools/classrooms) use it for science learning and curiosity-driven questions.
Founders
Doug Peltz
Founder
Company timeline
- Founded2013
- YC batchSummer 2017
- StatusAcquired
- Team size53 people
- LocationSan Francisco, CA, USA
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