Mystery.org
Mystery.org, formerly known as Mystery Science, is an educational company based in San Francisco, focusing on creating video explanations for children's questions. It serves millions of students monthly and is part of the Discovery Education family.
Company Overview
Mystery.org, formerly known as Mystery Science, is an education-focused company located in San Francisco, CA. With a team size of 53, the company specializes in creating engaging educational content aimed at children. Mystery.org initially started by addressing the 150 most common science questions asked by children. Today, it has expanded its offerings to include answers to over 500,000 questions received from children in the last 18 months. The company's mission is to enhance the learning experience for children and foster better thinking skills.
Services
Mystery.org provides educational video explanations to answer various questions that children have about the world. The company, which aims to be visually akin to Wikipedia for kids, creates content that serves several hundred thousand teachers and reaches millions of students each month. In the last year, over 4 million children in 50% of U.S. elementary schools have utilized Mystery.org's services. The platform also continues to develop new educational products across different subjects beyond science.
Industry and Market
Operating within the education industry, Mystery.org focuses on the sub-industry of educational content creation. The company serves regions including the United States of America, America/Canada, and operates partly remotely. Mystery.org has been successful in penetrating the educational market, having sold its services to thousands of schools without employing a single sales person. The company's innovative approach to answering children's questions has made significant inroads in U.S. elementary schools.
Investment and Growth
Mystery.org is backed by notable investors such as Y Combinator, Learn Capital, and Reach Capital. The company was part of the Y Combinator S17 batch, which played a significant role in its early development and growth. In 2020, Mystery.org became part of the Discovery Education family, marking another milestone in its growth journey. The company is committed to continuous investment in developing new educational products and expanding beyond its initial focus on science.
Mission and Vision
The core mission of Mystery.org is to create a generation of better thinkers by providing clear, understandable explanations to children's questions. The company began with a focus on science but is now expanding into other subjects to enhance the overall educational experience. By receiving and answering over 500,000 questions from children, Mystery.org aims to cultivate curiosity and critical thinking skills, thereby contributing to the intellectual growth of future generations.