Major League Hacking
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- Mar 2016
Total raised
- $1M
Investors
- 3
About Major League Hacking
Founded in 2012 in New York, US, Major League Hacking specializes in organizing hackathons and technology events. The company has evolved strategically to focus on fostering a community for developers. The founders—Gabriel Weng, Jonathan Gottfried, Mike Swift, and Silva F—each have backgrounds in technology and entrepreneurship.Major League Hacking (MLH) primarily serves as a platform for hackathons, offering a structured environment for developers and budding technologists to collaborate and innovate. By organizing events such as Global Hack Week and Hackcon, MLH provides participants with access to resources, workshops, and mentorship opportunities aimed at enhancing their technical skills and fostering a community of builders. The company also offers the MLH Fellowship, which supports students in gaining practical experience through remote internships in collaboration with industry partners.MLH generates revenue primarily through partnerships and sponsorships associated with its hackathons and events. The company's business model includes collaborations with technology firms such as MongoDB and DigitalOcean, which involve both financial support and the provision of resources for participants. Additionally, MLH may charge registration fees for certain events like Hackcon; however, strategies are in place to help students utilize their school’s budgets to offset costs. MLH is focused on launching additional hackathons and enhancing their fellowship programs, which are expected to roll out in the upcoming year. The company aims to expand its reach into new markets across Europe, specifically targeting the UK and Germany by 2024.
Who invested in Major League Hacking
3 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
Mar 28, 2016
Amount
$1M
Investors
Questions about Major League Hacking
Who invested in Major League Hacking?
Major League Hacking has 3 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Major League Hacking raised?
Major League Hacking has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Major League Hacking last raise money?
Major League Hacking's most recent round on record is a Seed, in Mar 2016.
What does Major League Hacking do?
Founded in 2012 in New York, US, Major League Hacking specializes in organizing hackathons and technology events.
Where is Major League Hacking headquartered?
Major League Hacking is headquartered in New York, US.
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