# CheckiO

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/checkio

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Boston, US
- Website: www.checkio.org
- Total disclosed funding: $0.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 10, 2014)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

CheckiO is an online platform that specializes in coding games and programming challenges, aimed at enhancing coding skills for both beginners and experienced coders through engaging activities.Founded in 2013 by Alexander Lyabah in Boston, US, CheckiO provides an interactive platform for coding challenges. The company raised USD 750,000 in Seed funding on January 10, 2014, from investors including AVentures Capital, TAVentures, and TechStars Ventures. CheckiO has remained focused on its core mission without significant pivots or changes in operational strategy.CheckiO specializes in coding games and programming challenges, catering to both novice and experienced coders. The company's primary platforms include py.checkio.org and js.checkio.org, which target skill enhancement in Python and TypeScript, respectively. Additionally, CheckiO offers "Empire of Code," a strategy-based game that integrates coding challenges with gameplay, promoting skill development through engaging experiences. With over 50,000 monthly active users, CheckiO serves a diverse clientele, including educational institutions implemented in more than 100 schools and universities, facilitating skill improvement among users in a collaborative community.CheckiO's revenue model comprises partnerships with educational institutions and corporate clients seeking to enhance coding capabilities through gamified learning. The company offers a collaborative environment for educators and students to track progress and share insights through tailored ClassRooms for Python and TypeScript. Collaborations with companies like JetBrains and SendGrid highlight CheckiO's effectiveness as a promotional tool, engaging a targeted audience of coding enthusiasts. Revenue is generated through these B2B relationships and potential subscription models for schools seeking premium access to resources and additional features, tailored to the needs of educational institutions.Following its Seed funding round in January 2014, CheckiO plans to use the USD 750,000 raised to expand its team and support global expansion. The company is actively designing new products to enhance the platform's offerings, and it aims to penetrate new geographic markets by the end of 2024. This expansion strategy is built around the need for enhanced coding skills globally, reflecting the increasing demand for programming education.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 10, 2014, $0.8M — Techstars, AVentures Capital, TAVentures

## Investors

- Techstars (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/techstars) — Seed
- AVentures Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aventures-capital) — Seed
- TAVentures — Seed