# brilliant.org: Information technology & services, San Francisco, United States

> brilliant.org: Brilliant.org is an American edtech company founded in 2012, based in San Francisco, California. Based in San Francisco, United States.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/brilliant-org (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# brilliant.org

Brilliant.org is an American edtech company founded in 2012, based in San Francisco, California.

Funding reported Last round: Series C

Information technology & services San Francisco, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 140 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** $25M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series C May 2022

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for brilliant.org has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About brilliant.org

Brilliant.org is an American edtech company founded in 2012, based in San Francisco, California.

It offers interactive online courses focused on STEM subjects, including math, coding, data science, and artificial intelligence. The platform operates on a freemium model, allowing users to access limited content for free, with a subscription option for full access to over 90 guided courses. The company's mission is to enhance learners' abilities in STEM through engaging and adaptive learning experiences. Brilliant.org emphasizes problem-solving through interactive challenges rather than traditional video lectures, fostering a deeper understanding of concepts. The platform caters to a diverse audience, including high-achieving students, professionals seeking to advance their skills, and lifelong learners interested in technical subjects. With over 10 million registered users, Brilliant.org aims to make rigorous STEM education accessible to learners worldwide.

## What company datasets say brilliant.org raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$25M** in dollars

Rounds **9**

Last round **Series C**

Last round size **$50M**

Last round date **May 2022**

Investors listed **10**

## On 8 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [Reach Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/reach-capital)
- [LAUNCH](https://millionrounds.com/fund/launch)
- [TCG](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tcg)
- [Next Play Ventures](https://millionrounds.com/fund/next-play-ventures)
- [HPA](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hpa)
- [Remote Demo Day](https://millionrounds.com/fund/remote-demo-day)
- [Hyde Park Angels](https://millionrounds.com/fund/hyde-park-angels)
- [Angel Collective](https://millionrounds.com/fund/angel-collective)

Each firm lists brilliant.org on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

user experience accessible learning problem-based learning learning at scale interactive problems interactive problem sets enterprises student-focused course customization mental challenges educators resources educator-curated content education information technology & services collaborative learning personalized feedback

Built with from their website

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 61131, 611699, SIC 8299
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $14M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/brilliant-org)

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