MasterClass was founded in 2012 by Aaron Rasmussen and David Rogier. In 2020, CEO Rogier said that the company is "on the path" to an IPO. These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

Masterclass is a subscription-based edtech platform that offers courses on a wide range of subjects, typically taught by celebrities or other well-known experts. The company has raised $461 million in venture capital funding to date. Investors include Fidelity, NEA, Baillie Gifford, IVP, and NextView Capital. A 2021 round of Series F funding brought in $225 million in new capital. Masterclass plans to use the money to bolster existing operations and expand internationally. The funding resulted in a $2.5 billion valuation.

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MasterClass is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will MasterClass go IPO?

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What is MasterClass's funding to date?

MasterClass has raised $526.59MM to date.
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When was MasterClass founded?

MasterClass was founded in 2012.

Who are MasterClass's major investors?

New Enterprise Associates
NewView Capital
Atomico
Evolution Media
UTA Ventures
Yan-David Erlich
Advancit Capital
Javelin Venture Partners

MasterClass funding rounds and last known valuation

Date Funding Round Funding Raised Price per Share Last Known Valuation
5/13/2021

Series F

$225MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
5/20/2020

Series E

$149.37MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
9/6/2018

Series D

$89.56MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
3/28/2017

Series C

$40.39MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
2/23/2016

Series B

$15.9MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
6/30/2015

Series A

$4.46MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
9/23/2013

Series Seed and Seed-1

$1.91MM raised $XXX.XX $XXX.XX
Based on primary financings
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