Academia

Education/TrainingSeries DSan Francisco, USacademia.edu

Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Feb 2022

Total raised

$56M

Investors

7

About Academia

Academia, Inc.Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, US, Academia, Inc. operates as a platform for academic research sharing.553 mn.edu operates as a platform designed to facilitate the sharing and dissemination of academic research. Its core product offerings include access to a vast repository of over 50 million research papers, enabling users to search the full text and citations, and download related papers that can aid in their research endeavors.edu Journals, providing rigorous peer-review services and instant worldwide dissemination of published research. Users benefit from robust analytics tools that track the impact of their work, helping them grow their audience and network with other scholars in their field.edu generates revenue through various models, including subscription services for premium features that enhance user experience, such as advanced analytics and enhanced visibility for published research. The platform facilitates direct-to-consumer transactions wherein individual researchers and academic institutions subscribe to access an enhanced suite of tools and services. Specific pricing plans for subscriptions may vary, reflecting the value offered to users seeking to maximize their engagement with the academic community. Additionally, the platform supports partnerships with educational institutions that may involve bulk access agreements or tailored services to meet institutional needs.Academia, Inc. is currently focused on launching new products aimed at enhancing user engagement and academic collaboration. Plans include expanding into markets in Asia and Europe by the end of 2024.00 mn, will be utilized to support these initiatives, including the development of new features and services, as well as targeted marketing efforts in these regions. The company also aims to strengthen partnerships with educational institutions to broaden its reach.

Who invested in Academia

7 investors across 5 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Feb 23, 2022

    Amount

    $23M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Mar 20, 2019

    Amount

    $16M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Sep 26, 2013

    Amount

    $11M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series B

    Nov 30, 2011

    Amount

    $4.5M

    Investors

    Locked

  5. Series A

    Apr 28, 2010

    Amount

    $1.6M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Academia

Who invested in Academia?

Academia has 7 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Academia raised?

Academia has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Academia last raise money?

Academia's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Feb 2022.

What does Academia do?

Academia is a education/training company.

Where is Academia headquartered?

Academia is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Academia?

Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at Academia's stage. Their profiles are linked below.

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