# CodeCombat

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.codecombat.com
- Total disclosed funding: $8M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 28, 2019)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

CodeCombat Inc. empowers learners through gamified coding education, enabling users to develop programming skills in an engaging manner. The company's platforms effectively teach Python and JavaScript while making learning interactive and enjoyable.CodeCombat Inc. was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in providing coding education solutions through a gamified platform. Nick Winter, who has a history in tech entrepreneurship, serves as the CEO. In August 2019, CodeCombat raised USD 6 mn in Series A funding, led by Hone Capital, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Extol Capital, and OceanOne Capital. The funding marks the company's third deal.CodeCombat specializes in innovative coding education solutions through a gamified platform. Its core products, CodeCombat and Ozaria, teach programming languages such as Python and JavaScript. These platforms enable students to write actual code while completing engaging quests and puzzles. The products target middle and high school students and serve educational institutions and individual learners across North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.CodeCombat generates revenue through subscription-based models and partnerships with educational institutions. Schools can adopt the CodeCombat platform for classroom use, providing a structured coding curriculum. Individual users can access premium features via subscriptions. The revenue model includes various pricing tiers, catering to different age groups and skill levels, while also facilitating direct-to-consumer transactions for educational resources and live online classes.CodeCombat plans to use its recent funding to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company is focusing on developing new features for existing platforms and designing upcoming educational products, although specific release dates have not been disclosed. Targeted geographic expansion includes further penetration into European and Asian markets. The USD 6 mn raised in Series A funding will support these initiatives, enabling the company to enhance its offerings and reach a wider audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 28, 2019, $6M — Andreessen Horowitz, Hone Capital, Extol Capital, OceanOne Capital
- Seed, May 2, 2016, $2M — Allen & Company, Andreessen Horowitz, Third Kind Venture Capital

## Investors

- Allen & Company — Seed
- Andreessen Horowitz (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/andreessen-horowitz) — Seed, Series A
- Third Kind Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/third-kind-venture-capital) — Seed
- Hone Capital — Series A
- Extol Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/extol-capital) — Series A
- OceanOne Capital — Series A