Academic Earth Overview
- Year Founded
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2008
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
Academic Earth General Information
Description
Provider of educational services intended to offer comprehensive collection of online courses. The company offers dirrerent courses on subjects like economics, finance, engineering, chemistry, computer science, and other subjects.
Contact Information
Website
www.academicearth.org(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 1101 Red Ventures Drive
- Fort Mill, SC 29707
- United States
Corporate Office
- 1101 Red Ventures Drive
- Fort Mill, SC 29707
- United States
Academic Earth Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2. Merger/Acquisition | 10-Jan-2012 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 1. Angel (individual) | 01-Oct-2008 | Completed | Startup |
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Academic Earth Competitors (11)
One of Academic Earth’s 11 competitors is Sophia Learning, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Minneapolis, MN.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Learning | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Minneapolis, MN | ||||
| MasterClass | Venture Capital-Backed | San Francisco, CA | ||||
| Shmoop | Venture Capital-Backed | Scottsdale, AZ | ||||
| Khan Academy | Corporation | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| FutureLearn | Formerly Angel backed | London, United Kingdom |
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Academic Earth Former Investors (2)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
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| Barry Nalebuff | Angel (individual) | Minority | ||
| Daniel Yergin | Angel (individual) | Minority |
Academic Earth FAQs
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When was Academic Earth founded?
Academic Earth was founded in 2008.
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Where is Academic Earth headquartered?
Academic Earth is headquartered in Fort Mill, SC.
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What industry is Academic Earth in?
Academic Earth’s primary industry is Educational and Training Services (B2C).
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Is Academic Earth a private or public company?
Academic Earth is a Private company.
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What is Academic Earth’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Academic Earth is .
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How much funding has Academic Earth raised over time?
Academic Earth has raised $500K.
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Who are Academic Earth’s investors?
Barry Nalebuff and Daniel Yergin have invested in Academic Earth.
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Who are Academic Earth’s competitors?
Sophia Learning, MasterClass, Shmoop, Khan Academy, and FutureLearn are some of the 11 competitors of Academic Earth.
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When was Academic Earth acquired?
Academic Earth was acquired on 10-Jan-2012.
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Who acquired Academic Earth?
Academic Earth was acquired by Ampush Media.
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