Whyville.net / Numedeon, Inc.
Technology, Information and InternetCalifornia, United States2-10 Employees
Numedeon, Inc. is a privately held technology company based in Pasadena, California, that develops immersive online learning platforms. Its flagship site, Whyville.net, was launched in 1999 to engage children aged 8–14 across topics such as science, art, geography and business in an interactive environment. The company has built and managed multiple virtual immersive worlds on its platform, leveraging a learning engine and community features to support these experiences. In 2015, Numedeon established Virtual Worlds IP Inc. as a subsidiary to manage its intellectual property and pursue joint ventures with partners. Whyville currently serves a user base of more than seven million, illustrating its reach within its target demographic. Operating in the technology, information and internet sector, Numedeon emphasizes online community management and game-based learning as its core focus.