Thinkful Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2012

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 600

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $100M

Thinkful General Information

Description

Developer of an online coding platform designed to offer mentor-led training programs in data science, front-end development and full-stack development. The company's platform provides a real-world professional network for students along with a one-on-one flexible mentor-ship program in coding with a personalized curriculum for new employees, thereby enabling clients to tailor the curriculum for students that can meet their schedules and specific job goals.

Contact Information

Website
www.thinkful.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 31 Penn Plaza - 12th Floor
  • 132 West 31st Street
  • New York, NY 10001
  • United States
+1 (858)
Primary Industry
Educational Software
Other Industries
Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Parent Company
Chegg
Vertical(s)
TMT, EdTech
Corporate Office
  • 31 Penn Plaza - 12th Floor
  • 132 West 31st Street
  • New York, NY 10001
  • United States
+1 (858)

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Thinkful Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
5. Merger/Acquisition 01-Oct-2019 $100M Completed Generating Revenue
4. Early Stage VC (Series A) 08-Jan-2018 Completed Generating Revenue
3. Debt - General 13-May-2016 Completed Generating Revenue
2. Seed Round 13-Jan-2015 $4.25M $5.25M Completed Startup
1. Seed Round 22-Feb-2013 $1M $1M Completed Startup
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Thinkful Cap Table

Stock # of Shares
Authorized		 Par Value Dividend Rate ($) Original
Issue Price		 Liquidation Liquidation
Pref. Multiple		 Conversion Price % Owned
Series A
Seed
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Thinkful Comparisons

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Primary
Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
Last
Financing
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Developer of an online coding platform designed to offer mentor-led training programs in data science, front-end develop
Educational Software
New York, NY
600 As of 2022

San Francisco, CA
 

San Francisco, CA
 
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Thinkful Competitors (40)

One of Thinkful’s 40 competitors is Springboard, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in San Francisco, CA.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Springboard Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Holberton School (Educational and Training Services (B2C)) Venture Capital-Backed San Francisco, CA
Skillcrush Formerly VC-backed New York, NY
Intellipaat Venture Capital-Backed Jaipur, India
WizIQ Venture Capital-Backed Mohali, India
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Thinkful Former Investors (10)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Baseline Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Floodgate Venture Capital Minority
Founders Fund Venture Capital Minority
Global Founders Capital Venture Capital Minority
Golden Angels Investors Angel Group Minority
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Thinkful Acquisitions (2)

Thinkful’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Bloc (Educational and Training Services (B2C)). The deal was made on 09-Apr-2018.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Bloc (Educational and Training Services (B2C)) 09-Apr-2018 Merger/Acquisition Educational and Training Services (B2C)
Viking Code School 05-Dec-2017 Merger/Acquisition Education and Training Services (B2B)
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Thinkful FAQs

  • When was Thinkful founded?

    Thinkful was founded in 2012.

  • Where is Thinkful headquartered?

    Thinkful is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What is the size of Thinkful?

    Thinkful has 600 total employees.

  • What industry is Thinkful in?

    Thinkful’s primary industry is Educational Software.

  • Is Thinkful a private or public company?

    Thinkful is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Thinkful?

    The current valuation of Thinkful is .

  • What is Thinkful’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Thinkful is .

  • How much funding has Thinkful raised over time?

    Thinkful has raised $14.8M.

  • Who are Thinkful’s investors?

    Baseline Ventures, Floodgate, Founders Fund, Global Founders Capital, and Golden Angels Investors are 5 of 10 investors who have invested in Thinkful.

  • Who are Thinkful’s competitors?

    Springboard, Holberton School (Educational and Training Services (B2C)), Skillcrush, Intellipaat, and WizIQ are some of the 40 competitors of Thinkful.

  • When was Thinkful acquired?

    Thinkful was acquired on 01-Oct-2019.

  • Who acquired Thinkful?

    Thinkful was acquired by Chegg.

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