# Vidcode

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

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.vidcode.io
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Jul 7, 2017)
- Investors on record: 7

## About

Vidcode Inc. is an educational technology company that provides an interactive platform for teaching coding through creative projects, focusing on JavaScript. Its curriculum is designed to engage K-12 students in a hands-on learning experience.Vidcode Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, US. The company specializes in coding education, allowing students to create video and image projects using JavaScript. Alexandra Diracles and Leandra Tejedor are the founders of the company. Vidcode has successfully completed three funding rounds, with the most recent funding round being a Seed round in July 2017, where they raised USD 1.5 mn from investors including Cherry Ventures, FWD Media Inc., NYU Venture Capital, Rethink Capital Partners, Treville Capital Group, and ZhenFund. The company's headquarters is located in New York, and it has not undergone any significant pivots in business strategy since its inception.Vidcode offers a platform that teaches coding through creative projects primarily using JavaScript. The curriculum allows students to create and modify video and image elements while integrating filters, text, and graphics. As users progress, they encounter more complex topics such as user interactions and game development. Vidcode’s educational offerings cater to K-12 students, including specific courses for upper elementary, middle, and high school levels. The platform supports diverse groups, including young women and underrepresented minorities, and is utilized in various geographical markets, particularly across the United States.Vidcode generates revenue through subscription-based models aimed at educational institutions such as schools and libraries. Their subscription plans allow unlimited student access to their coding platform, catering to both in-person and remote learning environments. Partnerships with educational organizations help expand their client base. Subscription pricing is structured based on the number of users and services, ensuring institutions can choose plans tailored to their specific needs, aligning with educational standards and research-backed methodologies.In July 2017, Vidcode Inc. raised USD 1.5 mn in Seed funding to further develop its educational platform. The company plans to expand its offerings by designing new products aimed at enhancing coding education, with specific details on launch dates forthcoming. Additionally, Vidcode is targeting expansion into new markets, specifically aiming to increase its presence in international educational sectors by 2024. The recent funding will support these initiatives, allowing Vidcode to enhance its curriculum and reach a broader audience.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jul 7, 2017, $1.5M — NYU Venture Capital, Rethink Capital Partners, ZhenFund, Cherry Ventures, FWD Media Inc., Treville Capital Group
- Seed, Aug 24, 2016, $0.1M — Rethink Capital Partners, Y Combinator

## Investors

- Rethink Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rethink-capital-partners) — Seed
- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- NYU Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nyu-venture-capital) — Seed
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Cherry Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cherry-ventures) — Seed
- FWD Media Inc. — Seed
- Treville Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/treville-capital-group) — Seed