Skillshare Overview
- Year Founded
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2010
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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682
- Latest Deal Type
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Series E
- Latest Deal Amount
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$78.4M
- Investors
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38
Skillshare General Information
Description
Developer of an online global learning community platform designed to offer skills and expertise to those who are willing to learn. The company's platform offers classes on any type of skill, from baking cupcakes to raising startup capital to varying fields in design, business, and technology, enabling members to harness their creative power and learn skills in an enhanced way.
Contact Information
Website
www.skillshare.comCorporate Office
- 215 Park Avenue South
- 11th Floor
- New York, NY 10003
- United States
Corporate Office
- 215 Park Avenue South
- 11th Floor
- New York, NY 10003
- United States
Skillshare Timeline
Skillshare Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 04-Nov-2022 | $78.4M | Completed | Generating Revenue | ||
| 11. Secondary Transaction - Private | 01-Jun-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 10. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 10-Aug-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 9. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 04-May-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Mezzanine | 01-Jan-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Debt - General | 01-Jan-2019 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 23-Jul-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series B) | 26-May-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 13-Feb-2014 | $6.1M | $10.8M | Completed | Startup | |
| 3. Early Stage VC | 31-Jan-2013 | $1M | $4.69M | Completed | Startup |
Skillshare Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate ($) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series E-2 | ||||||||
| Series E-1 | ||||||||
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A2 | ||||||||
| Series A1 | 1,557,632 | $0.000010 | $0.27 | $3.35 | $3.35 | 1x | $3.35 | 7.63% |
| Series A | 625,000 | $0.000010 | $0.07 | $0.88 | $0.88 | 1x | $0.88 | 3.06% |
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Skillshare Comparisons
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Skillshare Competitors (35)
One of Skillshare’s 35 competitors is Treehouse (Educational Software), a Formerly VC-backed company based in Beaverton, OR.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treehouse (Educational Software) | Formerly VC-backed | Beaverton, OR | ||||
| Edusys | Venture Capital-Backed | Bangalore, India | ||||
| Upskillist | Angel-Backed | Portsmouth, NH | ||||
| Quickstart | Venture Capital-Backed | Austin, TX | ||||
| upGrad | Venture Capital-Backed | Mumbai, India |
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Skillshare Investors (38)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halmos Ventures | Corporate Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Keybridge Venture Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| OMERS Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Silicon Valley Venture & Innovation | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Sopoong | Venture Capital | Minority |
Skillshare Acquisitions (1)
Skillshare’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Superpeer. The deal was made on 13-Mar-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superpeer | 13-Mar-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Communication Software |
Skillshare Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superpeer | Mountain View, CA | 2020 |
Skillshare FAQs
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When was Skillshare founded?
Skillshare was founded in 2010.
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Where is Skillshare headquartered?
Skillshare is headquartered in New York, NY.
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What is the size of Skillshare?
Skillshare has 682 total employees.
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What industry is Skillshare in?
Skillshare’s primary industry is Educational Software.
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Is Skillshare a private or public company?
Skillshare is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Skillshare?
The current valuation of Skillshare is .
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What is Skillshare’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Skillshare is .
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How much funding has Skillshare raised over time?
Skillshare has raised $235M.
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Who are Skillshare’s investors?
Halmos Ventures, Keybridge Venture Partners, OMERS Ventures, Silicon Valley Venture & Innovation, and Sopoong are 5 of 38 investors who have invested in Skillshare.
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Who are Skillshare’s competitors?
Treehouse (Educational Software), Edusys, Upskillist, Quickstart, and upGrad are some of the 35 competitors of Skillshare.
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