About Boxfish
Boxfish is an Education company based in Beijing (China) founded in 2010. English learning application on iPad. Boxfish has raised $15 million across 4 funding rounds from investors including New Oriental Education and Technology Group, Acrisure and Sinovation Ventures. Boxfish has completed 1 acquisition, including Discover Sophia. Its focus areas include EdTech, K-12 EdTech, B2B2C Learning Solutions and Language Learning.
Company details
Boxfish is an english learning application on iPad. The english training system also provides private and custom based learning services. The personalized learning approach for everyone comprises an exclusive learning path. It also provides TOEFL based courses.
- Headquarters Beijing, China
- SectorsEducation
- Website boxfish.cn
- Total Equity Funding$15M (USD)
in 4 rounds
- Investors
- Investments & Acquisitions
Funding Insights of Boxfish
Boxfish has successfully raised a total of $15M across 4 strategic funding rounds. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $15M
- Total Rounds 4
- Investors Count 3
All 4 funding rounds of Boxfish with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Series C | – | New Oriental Education and Technology Group, The Starr Group | – | |
| Nov 2016 | Series B | – | – | – | |
| Jan 2015 | $15M | Series A | – | – | – |
| Apr 2013 | Seed | – | – |
3 investors in total: 3 institutional.
Investors in Boxfish
Boxfish has secured backing from 3 investors, including institutional and venture fund investors. Prominent investors backing the company include New Oriental Education and Technology Group, Acrisure and Sinovation Ventures.
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Early-stage tech investments are targeted in China and the US. | sinovationventures.com | Beijing, China | ||
Provider of educational services and products to students of all ages | 1993 | neworiental.org | Beijing, China | |
Acrisure is engaged in providing insurance and technology services. | starrgroup.com |
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People of Boxfish
5 people are tracked at Boxfish (2 in leadership, 3 in team).
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Minfang Gao | Co-founder | Leadership |
Yuxuan J. | Chief Product Experience Officer | Leadership |
良良 胡 | HR manager | Team |
Education BOXFiSH | Hiring Manager | Team |
BOXFiSH Education | Hiring Manager | Team |
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Investments & Acquisitions by Boxfish
Boxfish has strategically engaged in corporate development activities, having acquired 1 company. Notable acquisitions include Discover Sophia.
| Company Name | Description | Domain | Location | Founded | Acquired | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Contextually aware AI search solutions are developed for e-commerce platforms. | discoversophia.com | San Francisco, United States | 2007 | Nov 2016 | •••• |
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Timeline of Boxfish
4 dated milestones of Boxfish across 8 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded Boxfish is founded.
- Funding First funding round.
- Acquisition Acquires Discover Sophia.
- Funding Latest funding round, Series C,.
Web traffic of Boxfish
The website of Boxfish (boxfish.cn) receives about 1.9K visits a month.
- Monthly visits1.9K
▲ 16.8% vs previous month
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boxfish
Boxfish was founded in 2010 and raised its 1st funding round 3 years after it was founded.
Boxfish is headquartered in Beijing, China.
Boxfish is a funded company, having raised a total of $15M across 4 funding rounds to date.
Boxfish is an english learning application on iPad. The english training system also provides private and custom based learning services. The personalized learning approach for everyone comprises an exclusive learning path. It also provides TOEFL based courses.
Boxfish has made 1 acquisition, including Discover Sophia.
Boxfish has 3 investors. Key investors include New Oriental Education and Technology Group, Acrisure, and Sinovation Ventures.