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
Operator of an online educational platform intended to facilitate free access to higher education. The company offers a repository of video lectures, open courseware, degree directories, scholarship resources, internship listings, and advertising packages, enabling students to access academic content and participate in self-paced learning.
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 |
Academic Earth Comparisons
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Academic Earth Competitors (16)
One of Academic Earth’s 16 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 | ||||
| Study.com | Private Debt Financed | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Outlier.org | Private Equity-Backed | Brooklyn, NY | ||||
| FutureLearn | Formerly Angel backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Khan Academy | Corporation | Mountain View, CA |
Academic Earth Former Investors (2)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angel (individual) | Minority | |||
| 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?
and have invested in Academic Earth.
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Who are Academic Earth’s competitors?
Sophia Learning, Study.com, Outlier.org, FutureLearn, and Khan Academy are some of the 16 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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