Kaggle
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Sep 2015
Total raised
- $13M
Investors
- 6
About Kaggle
Kaggle Inc.Kaggle Inc. was founded in 2010 in San Francisco, US, and operates as a platform for machine learning and data science practitioners. The company was acquired by Google Inc. in March 2017, although financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. The founders, Andres Botello and Ben Hamner, established Kaggle to create a community for data scientists, and D Sculley currently serves as the CEO.Kaggle offers a comprehensive platform designed to support machine learning (ML) and data science practitioners through a suite of products and services.5 million public notebooks for collaborative coding, and 28,000 pre-trained models that cater to a wide array of ML applications. These resources enable users to tackle diverse projects, from academic research to practical industrial applications. Kaggle also hosts competitions, which provide participants with opportunities to solve real-world problems and enhance their skills in a competitive environment.Kaggle's revenue model primarily revolves around partnerships and sponsorships associated with its competitions and courses. Clients, including educational institutions and corporations, engage with Kaggle through sponsorships of competitions that provide significant cash prizes, fostering innovation in data science and ML. The platform also offers free and paid courses, where users can earn certificates upon completion, thus adding another layer to its monetization strategy. While specific pricing structures for these services are not disclosed, the engagement model typically includes contributions from organizations looking to leverage Kaggle’s extensive community and resources for their data science challenges.As of now, Kaggle is focusing on leveraging its acquisition by Google Inc. to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. Although specific upcoming products and release dates were not disclosed, the company aims to innovate further in machine learning tools and educational resources. Kaggle is exploring targeted expansions in emerging markets, especially in Asia and Europe, to broaden its user base and community engagement by the end of the upcoming fiscal year.
Who invested in Kaggle
6 investors across 2 rounds
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Who invested in Kaggle?
Kaggle has 6 investors on record across 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Kaggle raised?
Kaggle has raised 2 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Kaggle last raise money?
Kaggle's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Sep 2015.
What does Kaggle do?
Kaggle is a software company.
Where is Kaggle headquartered?
Kaggle is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
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