Mystery.org

About

Mystery.org is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2013 by Doug Peltz. With a team of 53 employees, the company focuses on fostering curiosity in children through engaging educational content. It is recognized for its innovative approach to science education and has received support from notable investors like Y Combinator, Learn Capital, and Reach Capital. The flagship product, Mystery Science, is a comprehensive science curriculum for elementary schools. It is the fastest-growing science curriculum in the U.S., utilized by teachers in over 20% of elementary schools and reaching millions of students each year. Mystery.org also plans to create video explanations for a variety of questions children have, similar to a visual Wikipedia for kids. The company promotes a remote-friendly culture and offers competitive benefits to its employees, contributing to its ongoing growth in the educational technology sector.