Top list · Worldwide
Online courses startups worldwide
80 online courses startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.6B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1ZhangmenZhangmen is an online tutoring platform provides tutoring courses to students.
Zhangmen is an online tutoring platform provides tutoring courses to students.
Founded -China$750Mlast round Oct 2020 - 2YuanfudaoYuanfudao provides live courses and tutoring through an online platform.
Yuanfudao provides live courses and tutoring through an online platform.
Founded -China$600Mlast round Dec 2020 - 3
CourseraLearn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.
Founded 2012Apple Valley, United States$313Mlast round Apr 2019 - 4
DomestikaDomestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fieDomestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fie
Founded 2010Berkeley, United States$110Mlast round Jan 2022 - 5
AceableAceable is a mobile-first education technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2012.Aceable is a mobile-first education technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2012.
Founded 2012Austin, United States$106Mlast round Dec 2020 - 6
OpenSesameOpenSesame is a global educational technology company founded in 2011, based in Portland, Oregon.OpenSesame is a global educational technology company founded in 2011, based in Portland, Oregon.
Founded 2011Portland, United States$97Mlast round Jul 2021 - 7
FutureLearnFutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education.FutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$92Mlast round Jan 2026 - 8
Landi EnglishLandi English is a prominent online education company based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in small-class English courses for children aged 4-12.Landi English is a prominent online education company based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in small-class English courses for children aged 4-12.
Founded 2011Hangzhou Shi, China$80Mlast round Jun 2018 - 9
GO1Go1 is the world’s largest online learning library, established in 2015.Go1 is the world’s largest online learning library, established in 2015.
Founded 2015Underwood, Australia$71Mlast round May 2023 - 10
GenshuixueGenshuixue is a Chinese online education platform that allows its users to search for courses related to various fields and subjects.Genshuixue is a Chinese online education platform that allows its users to search for courses related to various fields and subjects.
Founded 2014北京市, China$50Mlast round Mar 2015 - 11
ablefyablefy is a Berlin-based SaaS sales platform that helps coaches, creators, and digital entrepreneurs launch and sell online courses, membership sites, digital pablefy is a Berlin-based SaaS sales platform that helps coaches, creators, and digital entrepreneurs launch and sell online courses, membership sites, digital p
Founded 2015Berlin, Germany$38Mlast round Aug 2021 - 12
MasterClassMasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses.
MasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses.
Founded 2015San Francisco, United States$35Mlast round Jul 2021 - 13
LearnWorldsLearnWorlds is a cloud-based, AI-powered learning management system (LMS) founded in 2014.LearnWorlds is a cloud-based, AI-powered learning management system (LMS) founded in 2014.
Founded 2014Limassol, Cyprus$32Mlast round Jul 2021 - 14
MetafyMetafy is an online coaching platform that enables video gamers to monetize their talent through coaching and courses.Metafy is an online coaching platform that enables video gamers to monetize their talent through coaching and courses.
Founded 2020New York, United States$25Mlast round Feb 2022 - 15Hongsong XuetangHongsong Xuetang provides online entertainment and live courses.
Hongsong Xuetang provides online entertainment and live courses.
Founded 2019Beijing$16Mlast round Jan 2022 - 16
Proof of LearnPOL is a New York-based web3 education platform that offers professional online courses and employment support for individuals.POL is a New York-based web3 education platform that offers professional online courses and employment support for individuals.
Founded -New York, United States$15Mlast round Jan 2022 - 17
XuetangXXuetangX operates as a platform providing massive open online courses.
XuetangX operates as a platform providing massive open online courses.
Founded 2013Beijing$14Mlast round Dec 2019 - 18
The American AcademyThe American Academy is an accredited online high school operated by Graduation Alliance.The American Academy is an accredited online high school operated by Graduation Alliance.
Founded 2007Salt Lake City, United States$12Mlast round Jul 2012 - 19
ThinkificThinkific is a software platform that enables entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their own online courses.Thinkific is a software platform that enables entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their own online courses.
Founded 2012Vancouver, Canada$11Mlast round Jun 2025 - 20
eduKEduK offers an online teaching platform focused on professional courses.
EduK offers an online teaching platform focused on professional courses.
Founded 2013São Paulo, Brazil$10Mlast round May 2015 - 21
TeachableTeachable is a venture-backed company that allows anyone to create and sell online courses.Teachable is a venture-backed company that allows anyone to create and sell online courses.
Founded 2013New York, United States$10Mlast round Apr 2018 - 22
VIPThinkVIPThink is an E-learning platform that provides mathematical courses and online lectures for school students.
VIPThink is an E-learning platform that provides mathematical courses and online lectures for school students.
Founded 2016Guangzhou, China$10Mlast round Jan 2019 - 23
iversityiversity is a learning platform that partners with institutions to provide online courses to students.iversity is a learning platform that partners with institutions to provide online courses to students.
Founded 2011Berlin, Germany$7.3Mlast round Oct 2015 - 24
DigitalEdDigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses.DigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses.
Founded 2018Waterloo, Canada$7.0Mlast round Aug 2021 - 25
WisbooWisboo is a Buenos Aires-based SaaS edtech platform founded in 2014.Wisboo is a Buenos Aires-based SaaS edtech platform founded in 2014.
Founded 2017Olivos, Argentina$5.5Mlast round Jan 2022 - 26
CrossfaderCrossfader is an online DJ school, community and media outlet.Crossfader is an online DJ school, community and media outlet.
Founded 2014Leeds, United States$5.4Mlast round Jun 2015 - 27
The SkillsThe Skills is an online sports education platform where athletes teach online courses in their field of expertise.The Skills is an online sports education platform where athletes teach online courses in their field of expertise.
Founded 2019Manhattan Beach$5.0Mlast round Dec 2020 - 28
smartBeemosmartBeemo is the largest Spanish-speaking online education platform in eCommerce for Latin America.smartBeemo is the largest Spanish-speaking online education platform in eCommerce for Latin America.
Founded 2014Miami, United States$3.5Mlast round Feb 2024 - 29
ColeapColeap Technology GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that specializes in cohort-based online courses.Coleap Technology GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that specializes in cohort-based online courses.
Founded 2021Berlin, Germany$3.3Mlast round Apr 2021 - 30
ArtMasterArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.
Founded 2018Prague, Czechia$3.3Mlast round Oct 2026 - 31
Winc AcademyWinc Academy is an international education platform offering online courses for anyone to learn in-demand digital skills.Winc Academy is an international education platform offering online courses for anyone to learn in-demand digital skills.
Founded 2018Amsterdam, Netherlands$3.0Mlast round Jan 2022 - 32
SchoolMouvSchoolMouv is a provider of an online educational platform to offer video courses.SchoolMouv is a provider of an online educational platform to offer video courses.
Founded 2013France$2.9Mlast round Jan 2019 - 33
Greedy TechnologyGreedy AI (http://www.greedyai.com) is an online education company specializing in the field of AI.Greedy AI (http://www.greedyai.com) is an online education company specializing in the field of AI.
Founded 2018China$2.8Mlast round Dec 2019 - 34
MRI OnlineMRI Online is an e-learning platform that offers radiology courses and resources for practicing radiologists.MRI Online is an e-learning platform that offers radiology courses and resources for practicing radiologists.
Founded 2019Cincinnati, United States$2.5Mlast round Jul 2021 - 35
SysClassSysClass is an online EMS (Educational Management System) that allows teachers, professors, instructors, schools, universities, training centers, and companies,SysClass is an online EMS (Educational Management System) that allows teachers, professors, instructors, schools, universities, training centers, and companies,
Founded 2013Plano, United States$2.5Mlast round May 2014 - 36
Class101CLASS101 is a South Korean online e-learning platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul.CLASS101 is a South Korean online e-learning platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul.
Founded 2015Ulsan, South Korea$2.4Mlast round Feb 2025 - 37
StuddyStuddy is a unique learning portal with 1200+ online training courses.Studdy is a unique learning portal with 1200+ online training courses.
Founded 2020United States$2.3Mlast round Aug 2023 - 38
StudypieLearn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses.Learn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses.
Founded 2018Seoul, South Korea$2.0Mlast round Dec 2020 - 39
Portland State UniversityPSU is a public research university that offers in-person and online education courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.PSU is a public research university that offers in-person and online education courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.
Founded 2014Portland, United States$1.9Mlast round Aug 2024 - 40
ProversityProversity is an online platform that connects freshers with job opportunities through micro courses created by employers of different background.Proversity is an online platform that connects freshers with job opportunities through micro courses created by employers of different background.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$1.7Mlast round Dec 2015 - 41
FourthBrainFourthBrain is an online platform that offers educational programs and courses based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.FourthBrain is an online platform that offers educational programs and courses based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Founded 2019Palo Alto, United States$1.6Mlast round Oct 2021 - 42
CodeITCodeit is a South Korean online education company that specializes in customized coding education programs.Codeit is a South Korean online education company that specializes in customized coding education programs.
Founded 2017Seoul, South Korea$1.4Mlast round Jul 2017 - 43
e-Careerse-Careers is a global EdTech and professional training provider based in Langley, United Kingdom.e-Careers is a global EdTech and professional training provider based in Langley, United Kingdom.
Founded 2002Slough, United Kingdom$1.3Mlast round Oct 2022 - 44
ScoolinaryScoolinary is an online academy based in the Balearic Islands, Spain, specializing in culinary and hospitality education.Scoolinary is an online academy based in the Balearic Islands, Spain, specializing in culinary and hospitality education.
Founded 2020Barcelona, Spain$1.2Mlast round Jun 2022 - 45
TutellusTutellus is the largest online educational collaborative platform in the Spanish-speaking world, offering a wide range of video courses and specializing in crypTutellus is the largest online educational collaborative platform in the Spanish-speaking world, offering a wide range of video courses and specializing in cryp
Founded 2013Madrid, Spain$1.1Mlast round Oct 2014 - 46
MotourismoMOTOURISMO is an online marketplace based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2017.MOTOURISMO is an online marketplace based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2017.
Founded 2016Hamburg, Germany$1.1Mlast round May 2020 - 47
Chazuo XueyuanChazuo Xueyuan provides online corporate training and courses.Chazuo Xueyuan provides online corporate training and courses.
Founded 2014Beijing$1.1Mlast round May 2016 - 48
Modern States Education AllianceModern States Education Alliance offers free online courses that prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.Modern States Education Alliance offers free online courses that prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.
Founded -New York, United States$1.0Mlast round Jul 2025 - 49
KlasKlas Global, Inc.Klas Global, Inc.
Founded 2022Toronto, United States$1.0Mlast round Feb 2024 - 50
FloqqFloqq is an online video platform for marketing, finance and technology courses in Latin America.Floqq is an online video platform for marketing, finance and technology courses in Latin America.
Founded 2012San Fernando de Henares, Spain$1.0Mlast round Dec 2013
China
Apple Valley, United States
London, United Kingdom
Underwood, Australia
Berlin, Germany
Limassol, Cyprus
Vancouver, Canada
São Paulo, Brazil
Olivos, Argentina
Prague, Czechia
Amsterdam, Netherlands
France
Ulsan, South Korea
Barcelona, SpainCompanies whose own description names this theme, ranked by the total they have raised in rounds we hold. Nobody pays to be on a list.
Who backed them?
Open any company for its rounds and investors, or search the investors who back online courses startups worldwide in the app, with filters, lists and exports.
More lists worldwide
See all
GV
V
RPHealth startups worldwide12,811 companies · $81B
O
A
XAI startups worldwide10,238 companies · $830BGVVRPBiotech startups worldwide7,127 companies · $70B
D
B
FTBig data startups worldwide3,812 companies · $220BAF
R
SFintech startups worldwide3,200 companies · $94BOABAI startups that raised in 20262,922 companies · $540B in 2026FT
CE
PEnergy providers startups worldwide2,808 companies · $152B
A
P
OMarketing tech startups worldwide2,728 companies · $28B