# Zaodao

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

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Dalian, China
- Website: www.izaodao.com
- Total disclosed funding: $2.7M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 1, 2015)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Zaodao is an education technology company focused on multilingual language acquisition and cultural exchange, delivering innovative online learning solutions through a suite of specialized brands.Founded in 2012 by Haibin Yang in Dalian, China, Zaodao specializes in language education and cultural exchange programs. The company has raised a total of CNY 15 million in funding, with its latest funding round being Series A in August 2015, led by Huanju Group and China Growth Capital. Zaodao has executed two significant deals to date.Zaodao Education offers a comprehensive suite of educational services focused on multilingual language acquisition and cultural exchange. Operating through six primary brands—ZaoDao Online School, ZaoDao YouTu, ZaoDao Study Abroad, ZaoDao Research Study, ZaoDao Publishing, and ZaoDao Employment—it caters to diverse customer segments, including K-12 students, adult learners, and professionals enhancing their career prospects. Utilizing an immersive live streaming teaching model, Zaodao's services encompass nine languages, primarily targeting the Chinese-speaking market while expanding internationally.Zaodao Education generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales and subscription models, with offerings that include online courses, study abroad programs, and language resources. Revenue is bolstered by partnerships with educational institutions and contracts with schools incorporating Zaodao's language programs. The business model aligns with the growing demand for multilingual education solutions.Zaodao aims to further expand its product offerings and market presence, leveraging recent funding of CNY 15 million raised in August 2015. Plans include the launch of new educational products and expansion into additional international markets. These initiatives are designed to enhance Zaodao’s reach and effectiveness in delivering language education, supporting the increasing global demand for multilingual proficiency.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 1, 2015, $2.4M — Huanju Group, China Growth Capital
- Angel, Mar 1, 2014, $0.2M — China Growth Capital

## Investors

- China Growth Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/china-growth-capital) — Angel, Series A
- Huanju Group — Series A