# Major League Hacking

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/major-league-hacking

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.mlh.io
- Total disclosed funding: $1M
- Latest round: Seed (Mar 28, 2016)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Major League Hacking (MLH) is a dynamic platform dedicated to facilitating hackathons and technical events, enabling developers and students to collaborate, innovate, and enhance their skills in technology.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. In March 2016, MLH raised USD 1 million in a Seed funding round led by General Catalyst Partners, with participation from 1517 Fund and hackNY. This funding marked a significant investment in the company's growth.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's target audience includes students, educational institutions, and technology companies across North America and Europe, emphasizing its commitment to empowering the next generation of developers and enhancing their career prospects in the technology sector.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. Transactions typically occur through sponsorship agreements, where companies provide funding in exchange for branding opportunities and engagement with a tech-savvy audience. 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. This structure enables MLH to sustain its operations while offering valuable experiences to participants and partners alike.In March 2016, Major League Hacking secured USD 1 million in Seed funding led by General Catalyst Partners, which will be instrumental in supporting the company’s plans for expansion and new initiatives. 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. This growth strategy will leverage recent funding to enhance event offerings and increase engagement with educational partners.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Mar 28, 2016, $1M — General Catalyst Partners, 1517 Fund, hackNY

## Investors

- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Seed
- 1517 Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/1517-fund) — Seed
- hackNY — Seed