LocoMotive powers forward with $4 mln Series A

LocoMotive Labs, a Berkeley, Calif.-based developer of educational apps for young elementary students, has raised a $4 million Series A financing round co-led by Softbank Ventures Korea and TAL Education Group. Also participating in the round are existing investors K9 Ventures, Kapor Capital, NewSchools Venture Fund, Joe Gleberman, D3Jubilee and Jerry Colonna. The company has now raised $5.15 million in funding to date. As part of the Series A, Sean Lee of Softbank Ventures Korea has joined the board.

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