# Cloud Academy

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/cloud-academy

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.cloudacademy.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.1M
- Latest round: Series A (May 8, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Cloud Academy Inc. is a digital learning platform that specializes in enhancing skills in cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and software development through interactive and self-paced online training solutions.Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Cloud Academy Inc. is dedicated to providing an online learning platform that enhances digital skills. The company was co-founded by Giacomo Marinangeli, Rehaan Bhat, and Stefano Bellasio. In July 2019, Cloud Academy Inc. was acquired by QA Limited from 500 Startups and Vertex Ventures US. The company has successfully participated in 4 deals, with the most recent being a Series A funding round in which it raised USD 3.00 mn, led by Vertex Ventures. The total amount raised by the company is USD 3.00 mn.Cloud Academy Inc. offers a comprehensive online learning platform that serves both individual learners and enterprises, focusing on digital skills enhancement in areas such as cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and software development. The platform features self-paced courses combined with hands-on lab experiences, allowing users to acquire practical skills in a secure setting. It caters to a diverse clientele, including global enterprises across finance, healthcare, and government sectors, along with individuals looking to advance their careers. Key offerings include virtual instructor-led training, apprenticeships, and tailored training solutions to meet specific organizational needs, with notable market presence in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions.Cloud Academy Inc. generates revenue through a subscription model, where both organizations and individuals pay for access to an extensive library of training courses, hands-on labs, and certification preparation resources. Individual users can access the platform for an annual fee of GBP 292, which provides unlimited access to vital tech content across various disciplines. Enterprise plans include customized training solutions, analytics tools for tracking progress, and integration capabilities with existing systems, fostering long-term relationships with clients as they seek to enhance their workforce capabilities through upskilling and certification.Cloud Academy Inc. is focused on launching new products designed to further enhance its learning offerings, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company aims to expand into additional markets globally, specifically targeting regions in Europe and Asia-Pacific by 2023. The recent funding of USD 3.00 mn will be strategically utilized to support these expansion initiatives, including the development of new training programs and enhancements to the existing platform to meet the evolving needs of learners and organizations.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, May 8, 2015, $3M — 500 Global, Vertex Ventures
- Seed, Nov 1, 2014, $0.1M — 500 Global

## Investors

- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed, Series A
- Vertex Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/vertex-ventures) — Series A