Simplon Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2013

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Private

  • Employees
  • 300

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Later Stage VC

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $13.6M

  • Investors
  • 10

Simplon General Information

Description

Provider of free training services intended to offer training to people related to digital technical professions in other countries. The company's services target specific demographics, such as women, under-educated youth, the disabled, and refugees, and offer training specialized in digital creation or project management techniques, enabling users to advance in their careers.

Contact Information

Website
www.simplon.co
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 261 Rue Sainte-Catherine
  • 33000 Bordeaux
  • France
+33 03
Primary Industry
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Other Industries
Educational Software
Vertical(s)
EdTech
Corporate Office
  • 261 Rue Sainte-Catherine
  • 33000 Bordeaux
  • France
+33 03

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Simplon Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
6. Later Stage VC 01-Apr-2019 $13.6M Completed Generating Revenue
5. Secondary Transaction - Private 18-May-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC 02-Jun-2017 Completed Startup
3. Accelerator/Incubator 01-Jan-2016 Completed Startup
2. Early Stage VC 07-May-2015 $5.17M $5.63M Completed Startup
1. Seed Round 05-Sep-2014 $464K $464K Completed Startup
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Simplon Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate (%) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Ordinary
Ordinary
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Simplon Comparisons

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HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
Details
Provider of free training services intended to offer training to people related to digital technical professions in othe
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Bordeaux, France
300 As of 2022

La Loupe, France
 
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Simplon Competitors (1)

One of Simplon’s competitors is Wild Code School, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in La Loupe, France.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Wild Code School Venture Capital-Backed La Loupe, France
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Simplon Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Banque des Territoires PE-Backed Company Minority
Caisse des Depots Group Sovereign Wealth Fund Minority
Esfin Gestion PE/Buyout Minority
Inco Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Abeille Impact Investing France Impact Investing Minority
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Simplon FAQs

  • When was Simplon founded?

    Simplon was founded in 2013.

  • Where is Simplon headquartered?

    Simplon is headquartered in Bordeaux, France.

  • What is the size of Simplon?

    Simplon has 300 total employees.

  • What industry is Simplon in?

    Simplon’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).

  • Is Simplon a private or public company?

    Simplon is a Private company.

  • What is Simplon’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Simplon is .

  • How much funding has Simplon raised over time?

    Simplon has raised $19.9M.

  • Who are Simplon’s investors?

    Banque des Territoires, Caisse des Depots Group, Esfin Gestion, Inco Ventures, and Abeille Impact Investing France are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Simplon.

  • Who are Simplon’s competitors?

    Wild Code School is a competitor of Simplon.

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