app avoids that with an interest-driven focus. Edtech start - up Epic ! has raised $ 8 m in a series C funding round led by Reach Ventures , alongside investors including TransLink Capital , Menlo Ventures and Brighteye Ventures . Epic ! , founded by Kevin Donahue , a former director of content for YouTube , offers an on - demand digital library aimed at encouraging children between the ages of five and 12 to read . Donahue said the additional funding would be used to explore partnerships in Asia and invest in media and technology .
Edtech start - up Epic ! has raised $ 8 m in a series C funding round led by Reach Ventures , alongside investors including TransLink Capital , Menlo Ventures and Brighteye Ventures . Epic ! , founded by Kevin Donahue , a former director of content for YouTube , offers an on - demand digital library aimed at encouraging children between the ages of five and 12 to read . Donahue said the additional funding would be used to explore partnerships in Asia and invest in media and technology .