# Top 50 Online Courses Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded online courses startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $2.6B combined.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/online-courses-startups (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Zhangmen** Zhangmen is an online tutoring platform provides tutoring courses to students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/zhangmen) Zhangmen is an online tutoring platform provides tutoring courses to students. *Founded* - China **$750M** last round Oct 2020
- 2 [**Yuanfudao** Yuanfudao provides live courses and tutoring through an online platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yuanfudao) Yuanfudao provides live courses and tutoring through an online platform. *Founded* - China **$600M** last round Dec 2020
- 3 [**Coursera** Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coursera) Learn job-ready skills with online courses, Professional Certificates, Specializations, and degrees from Google, Meta, Anthropic, DeepLearning.AI, Stanford, and more. *Founded* 2012 Apple Valley, United States **$313M** last round Apr 2019
- 4 [**Domestika** Domestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fie](https://millionrounds.com/company/domestika) Domestika is a leading online learning platform and creative community that offers a wide range of professionally produced video courses in various creative fie *Founded* 2010 Berkeley, United States **$110M** last round Jan 2022
- 5 [**Aceable** Aceable is a mobile-first education technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2012.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aceable) Aceable is a mobile-first education technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2012. *Founded* 2012 Austin, United States **$106M** last round Dec 2020
- 6 [**OpenSesame** OpenSesame is a global educational technology company founded in 2011, based in Portland, Oregon.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opensesame) OpenSesame is a global educational technology company founded in 2011, based in Portland, Oregon. *Founded* 2011 Portland, United States **$97M** last round Jul 2021
- 7 [**FutureLearn** FutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/futurelearn) FutureLearn is a global learning platform based in London, UK, that focuses on career-oriented education. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$92M** last round Jan 2026
- 8 [**Landi English** Landi English is a prominent online education company based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in small-class English courses for children aged 4-12.](https://millionrounds.com/company/landi-english) Landi English is a prominent online education company based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in small-class English courses for children aged 4-12. *Founded* 2011 Hangzhou Shi, China **$80M** last round Jun 2018
- 9 [**GO1** Go1 is the world’s largest online learning library, established in 2015.](https://millionrounds.com/company/go1) Go1 is the world’s largest online learning library, established in 2015. *Founded* 2015 Underwood, Australia **$71M** last round May 2023
- 10 [**Genshuixue** Genshuixue is a Chinese online education platform that allows its users to search for courses related to various fields and subjects.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genshuixue) 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 **$50M** last round Mar 2015
- 11 [**ablefy** ablefy is a Berlin-based SaaS sales platform that helps coaches, creators, and digital entrepreneurs launch and sell online courses, membership sites, digital p](https://millionrounds.com/company/ablefy) ablefy is a Berlin-based SaaS sales platform that helps coaches, creators, and digital entrepreneurs launch and sell online courses, membership sites, digital p *Founded* 2015 Berlin, Germany **$38M** last round Aug 2021
- 12 [**MasterClass** MasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/masterclass) MasterClass is a provider of an online education platform designed to offer video based vocational courses. *Founded* 2015 San Francisco, United States **$35M** last round Jul 2021
- 13 [**LearnWorlds** LearnWorlds is a cloud-based, AI-powered learning management system (LMS) founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/learnworlds) LearnWorlds is a cloud-based, AI-powered learning management system (LMS) founded in 2014. *Founded* 2014 Limassol, Cyprus **$32M** last round Jul 2021
- 14 [**Metafy** Metafy is an online coaching platform that enables video gamers to monetize their talent through coaching and courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metafy) Metafy is an online coaching platform that enables video gamers to monetize their talent through coaching and courses. *Founded* 2020 New York, United States **$25M** last round Feb 2022
- 15 [**Hongsong Xuetang** Hongsong Xuetang provides online entertainment and live courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hongsong-xuetang) Hongsong Xuetang provides online entertainment and live courses. *Founded* 2019 Beijing **$16M** last round Jan 2022
- 16 [**Proof of Learn** POL is a New York-based web3 education platform that offers professional online courses and employment support for individuals.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proof-of-learn) POL is a New York-based web3 education platform that offers professional online courses and employment support for individuals. *Founded* - New York, United States **$15M** last round Jan 2022
- 17 [**XuetangX** XuetangX operates as a platform providing massive open online courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xuetangx) XuetangX operates as a platform providing massive open online courses. *Founded* 2013 Beijing **$14M** last round Dec 2019
- 18 [**The American Academy** The American Academy is an accredited online high school operated by Graduation Alliance.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-american-academy) The American Academy is an accredited online high school operated by Graduation Alliance. *Founded* 2007 Salt Lake City, United States **$12M** last round Jul 2012
- 19 [**Thinkific** Thinkific is a software platform that enables entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their own online courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/thinkific) Thinkific is a software platform that enables entrepreneurs to create, market, sell, and deliver their own online courses. *Founded* 2012 Vancouver, Canada **$11M** last round Jun 2025
- 20 [**eduK** EduK offers an online teaching platform focused on professional courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/eduk) EduK offers an online teaching platform focused on professional courses. *Founded* 2013 São Paulo, Brazil **$10M** last round May 2015
- 21 [**Teachable** Teachable is a venture-backed company that allows anyone to create and sell online courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/teachable) Teachable is a venture-backed company that allows anyone to create and sell online courses. *Founded* 2013 New York, United States **$10M** last round Apr 2018
- 22 [**VIPThink** VIPThink is an E-learning platform that provides mathematical courses and online lectures for school students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vipthink) VIPThink is an E-learning platform that provides mathematical courses and online lectures for school students. *Founded* 2016 Guangzhou, China **$10M** last round Jan 2019
- 23 [**iversity** iversity is a learning platform that partners with institutions to provide online courses to students.](https://millionrounds.com/company/iversity) iversity is a learning platform that partners with institutions to provide online courses to students. *Founded* 2011 Berlin, Germany **$7.3M** last round Oct 2015
- 24 [**DigitalEd** DigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/digitaled) DigitalEd is a cloud-based software company that provides online education solutions for science, engineering, and mathematics courses. *Founded* 2018 Waterloo, Canada **$7.0M** last round Aug 2021
- 25 [**Wisboo** Wisboo is a Buenos Aires-based SaaS edtech platform founded in 2014.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wisboo) Wisboo is a Buenos Aires-based SaaS edtech platform founded in 2014. *Founded* 2017 Olivos, Argentina **$5.5M** last round Jan 2022
- 26 [**Crossfader** Crossfader is an online DJ school, community and media outlet.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crossfader) Crossfader is an online DJ school, community and media outlet. *Founded* 2014 Leeds, United States **$5.4M** last round Jun 2015
- 27 [**The Skills** The Skills is an online sports education platform where athletes teach online courses in their field of expertise.](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-skills) The Skills is an online sports education platform where athletes teach online courses in their field of expertise. *Founded* 2019 Manhattan Beach **$5.0M** last round Dec 2020
- 28 [**smartBeemo** smartBeemo is the largest Spanish-speaking online education platform in eCommerce for Latin America.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smartbeemo) smartBeemo is the largest Spanish-speaking online education platform in eCommerce for Latin America. *Founded* 2014 Miami, United States **$3.5M** last round Feb 2024
- 29 [**Coleap** Coleap Technology GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that specializes in cohort-based online courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/coleap) Coleap Technology GmbH is a Berlin-based technology company that specializes in cohort-based online courses. *Founded* 2021 Berlin, Germany **$3.3M** last round Apr 2021
- 30 [**ArtMaster** ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague.](https://millionrounds.com/company/artmaster) ArtMaster is a Czech-based online music education platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Prague. *Founded* 2018 Prague, Czechia **$3.3M** last round Oct 2026
- 31 [**Winc Academy** Winc Academy is an international education platform offering online courses for anyone to learn in-demand digital skills.](https://millionrounds.com/company/winc-academy) Winc Academy is an international education platform offering online courses for anyone to learn in-demand digital skills. *Founded* 2018 Amsterdam, Netherlands **$3.0M** last round Jan 2022
- 32 [**SchoolMouv** SchoolMouv is a provider of an online educational platform to offer video courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/schoolmouv) SchoolMouv is a provider of an online educational platform to offer video courses. *Founded* 2013 France **$2.9M** last round Jan 2019
- 33 [**Greedy Technology** Greedy AI (http://www.greedyai.com) is an online education company specializing in the field of AI.](https://millionrounds.com/company/greedy-technology) Greedy AI (http://www.greedyai.com) is an online education company specializing in the field of AI. *Founded* 2018 China **$2.8M** last round Dec 2019
- 34 [**MRI Online** MRI Online is an e-learning platform that offers radiology courses and resources for practicing radiologists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mri-online) MRI Online is an e-learning platform that offers radiology courses and resources for practicing radiologists. *Founded* 2019 Cincinnati, United States **$2.5M** last round Jul 2021
- 35 [**SysClass** SysClass is an online EMS (Educational Management System) that allows teachers, professors, instructors, schools, universities, training centers, and companies,](https://millionrounds.com/company/sysclass) SysClass is an online EMS (Educational Management System) that allows teachers, professors, instructors, schools, universities, training centers, and companies, *Founded* 2013 Plano, United States **$2.5M** last round May 2014
- 36 [**Class101** CLASS101 is a South Korean online e-learning platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul.](https://millionrounds.com/company/class101) CLASS101 is a South Korean online e-learning platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Seoul. *Founded* 2015 Ulsan, South Korea **$2.4M** last round Feb 2025
- 37 [**Studdy** Studdy is a unique learning portal with 1200+ online training courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studdy) Studdy is a unique learning portal with 1200+ online training courses. *Founded* 2020 United States **$2.3M** last round Aug 2023
- 38 [**Studypie** Learn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/studypie) Learn practical skills online Less than 5% actually complete their online courses. *Founded* 2018 Seoul, South Korea **$2.0M** last round Dec 2020
- 39 [**Portland State University** PSU is a public research university that offers in-person and online education courses for undergraduate and graduate programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/portland-state-university) PSU is a public research university that offers in-person and online education courses for undergraduate and graduate programs. *Founded* 2014 Portland, United States **$1.9M** last round Aug 2024
- 40 [**Proversity** Proversity is an online platform that connects freshers with job opportunities through micro courses created by employers of different background.](https://millionrounds.com/company/proversity) Proversity is an online platform that connects freshers with job opportunities through micro courses created by employers of different background. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$1.7M** last round Dec 2015
- 41 [**FourthBrain** FourthBrain is an online platform that offers educational programs and courses based on machine learning and artificial intelligence.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fourthbrain) FourthBrain is an online platform that offers educational programs and courses based on machine learning and artificial intelligence. *Founded* 2019 Palo Alto, United States **$1.6M** last round Oct 2021
- 42 [**CodeIT** Codeit is a South Korean online education company that specializes in customized coding education programs.](https://millionrounds.com/company/codeit) Codeit is a South Korean online education company that specializes in customized coding education programs. *Founded* 2017 Seoul, South Korea **$1.4M** last round Jul 2017
- 43 [**e-Careers** e-Careers is a global EdTech and professional training provider based in Langley, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/e-careers) e-Careers is a global EdTech and professional training provider based in Langley, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2002 Slough, United Kingdom **$1.3M** last round Oct 2022
- 44 [**Scoolinary** Scoolinary is an online academy based in the Balearic Islands, Spain, specializing in culinary and hospitality education.](https://millionrounds.com/company/scoolinary) Scoolinary is an online academy based in the Balearic Islands, Spain, specializing in culinary and hospitality education. *Founded* 2020 Barcelona, Spain **$1.2M** last round Jun 2022
- 45 [**Tutellus** Tutellus is the largest online educational collaborative platform in the Spanish-speaking world, offering a wide range of video courses and specializing in cryp](https://millionrounds.com/company/tutellus) Tutellus is the largest online educational collaborative platform in the Spanish-speaking world, offering a wide range of video courses and specializing in cryp *Founded* 2013 Madrid, Spain **$1.1M** last round Oct 2014
- 46 [**Motourismo** MOTOURISMO is an online marketplace based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2017.](https://millionrounds.com/company/motourismo) MOTOURISMO is an online marketplace based in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2017. *Founded* 2016 Hamburg, Germany **$1.1M** last round May 2020
- 47 [**Chazuo Xueyuan** Chazuo Xueyuan provides online corporate training and courses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/chazuo-xueyuan) Chazuo Xueyuan provides online corporate training and courses. *Founded* 2014 Beijing **$1.1M** last round May 2016
- 48 [**Modern States Education Alliance** Modern States Education Alliance offers free online courses that prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests.](https://millionrounds.com/company/modern-states-education-alliance) Modern States Education Alliance offers free online courses that prepare learners for College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. *Founded* - New York, United States **$1.0M** last round Jul 2025
- 49 [**Klas** Klas Global, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/klas) Klas Global, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Toronto, United States **$1.0M** last round Feb 2024
- 50 [**Floqq** Floqq is an online video platform for marketing, finance and technology courses in Latin America.](https://millionrounds.com/company/floqq) Floqq is an online video platform for marketing, finance and technology courses in Latin America. *Founded* 2012 San Fernando de Henares, Spain **$1.0M** last round Dec 2013

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