Simplon Overview
- Year Founded
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2013

- Status
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Private
- Employees
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300

- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Latest Deal Amount
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$13.6M
- Investors
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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.coCorporate Office
- 261 Rue Sainte-Catherine
- 33000 Bordeaux
- France
Corporate Office
- 261 Rue Sainte-Catherine
- 33000 Bordeaux
- France
Simplon Valuation & Funding
Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
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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 |
Simplon Cap Table
Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
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Ordinary | ||||||||
Ordinary |
Simplon Comparisons
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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 |
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Wild Code School | Venture Capital-Backed | La Loupe, France |
Simplon Signals
Simplon Investors (10)
Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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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 |
Simplon FAQs
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When was Simplon founded?
Simplon was founded in 2013.
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Where is Simplon headquartered?
Simplon is headquartered in Bordeaux, France.
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What is the size of Simplon?
Simplon has 300 total employees.
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What industry is Simplon in?
Simplon’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Simplon a private or public company?
Simplon is a Private company.
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What is Simplon’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Simplon is
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How much funding has Simplon raised over time?
Simplon has raised $19.9M.
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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.
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Who are Simplon’s competitors?
Wild Code School is a competitor of Simplon.
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