Codecademy

Education/TrainingSeries DNew York, UScodecademy.com

Latest round

Series D

Last raised

Dec 2020

Total raised

$83M

Investors

10

About Codecademy

Codecademy, Inc.Founded in 2011 by Ryan Bubinski in New York, US, Codecademy, Inc. provides accessible coding education to learners.V. acquired Codecademy for USD 525 mn in cash and stock.Codecademy primarily offers an extensive online learning platform focused on coding and technical skills development. Their core product offerings include a variety of interactive courses, skill paths, and career paths designed to teach users in-demand skills such as programming languages (Python, JavaScript, HTML & CSS), data science, web development, and cybersecurity. Each course incorporates interactive content, quizzes, and projects to provide hands-on experience, catering to learners at various skill levels—from beginners to intermediate users. The platform serves a diverse clientele, including individual learners, educational institutions, and businesses seeking to upskill their employees.Codecademy generates revenue primarily through subscription-based models, offering both free and paid plans that provide access to a wide range of courses and learning materials. The premium subscription, Codecademy Pro, includes features such as guided projects, quizzes, and personalized learning paths aimed at enhancing user engagement and retention. Additionally, the company offers live learning sessions and bootcamps, which are structured to include instructor-led training and mentorship for participants seeking intensive skill development over a specified period. Pricing plans vary by service, with premium tiers designed to cater to both individual learners and institutional clients.Codecademy plans to leverage the recent acquisition by SkillSoft Limited to enhance its product offerings and expand its market reach. The company is focused on developing new products that will include more comprehensive technical skills training solutions. The acquisition will support Codecademy in building these solutions for learners globally. Specific geographic expansions are targeted towards increasing their presence in additional markets, with a goal to enhance accessibility by 2023.

Who invested in Codecademy

10 investors across 4 rounds

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Funding rounds

  1. Series D

    Dec 14, 2020

    Amount

    $40M

    Investors

    Locked

  2. Series C

    Jul 13, 2016

    Amount

    $30M

    Investors

    Locked

  3. Series B

    Jun 19, 2012

    Amount

    $10M

    Investors

    Locked

  4. Series A

    Oct 27, 2011

    Amount

    $2.5M

    Investors

    Locked

Questions about Codecademy

Who invested in Codecademy?

Codecademy has 10 investors on record across 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.

How much funding has Codecademy raised?

Codecademy has raised 4 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.

When did Codecademy last raise money?

Codecademy's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Dec 2020.

What does Codecademy do?

Codecademy is a education/training company.

Where is Codecademy headquartered?

Codecademy is headquartered in New York, US.

Which VCs invest in companies like Codecademy?

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

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