MasterClass Overview
- Year Founded
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2012
- Status
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Private
- Employees
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300
- Latest Deal Type
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Later Stage VC
- Investors
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70
MasterClass General Information
Description
Developer of an online education platform designed to offer video-based online vocational courses taught by celebrities, athletes, and business executives. The company's digital platform offers video lessons, interactive exercises, a series of course materials, peer interaction, and more, enabling learners to gain expertise and improve their academic and professional trajectories.
Contact Information
Website
www.masterclass.comCorporate Office
- 660 4th Street
- Suite 443
- San Francisco, CA 94107
- United States
Corporate Office
- 660 4th Street
- Suite 443
- San Francisco, CA 94107
- United States
MasterClass Timeline
MasterClass Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9. Later Stage VC | 05-Apr-2022 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 8. Secondary Transaction - Private | 30-Jul-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 7. Later Stage VC (Series F) | 13-May-2021 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series E) | 14-May-2020 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 06-Sep-2018 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 4. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 28-Mar-2017 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 23-Feb-2016 | Completed | Generating Revenue | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 01-Oct-2014 | $4.5M | $6M | Completed | Generating Revenue | |
| 1. Seed Round | 23-Sep-2013 | $1.5M | $1.5M | Completed | Generating Revenue |
MasterClass Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price | % Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series F | ||||||||
| Series E | ||||||||
| Series D | ||||||||
| Series C | ||||||||
| Series B | ||||||||
| Series A | ||||||||
| Seed-1 | 3,474,474 | $0.000100 | $0.43 | $0.43 | 1x | $0.43 | 4.03% | |
| Seed | 1,700,538 | $0.000100 | $0.24 | $0.24 | 1x | $0.24 | 1.97% |
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MasterClass Comparisons
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MasterClass Competitors (36)
One of MasterClass’s 36 competitors is FutureLearn, a Formerly Angel backed company based in London, United Kingdom.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FutureLearn | Formerly Angel backed | London, United Kingdom | ||||
| Intellipaat | Venture Capital-Backed | Jaipur, India | ||||
| Khan Academy | Corporation | Mountain View, CA | ||||
| Designlab | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Codecademy | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY |
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MasterClass Patents
MasterClass Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB-201421445-D0 | Insta-floor rolled storage solutions | Pending | 03-Dec-2014 |
MasterClass Signals
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MasterClass Investors (70)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Protocol Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Arctic Ventures | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| Dominari Holdings | Holding Company | Minority | ||
| Flex Capital | Venture Capital | Minority | ||
| MC Capital | Venture Capital | Minority |
MasterClass Acquisitions (1)
MasterClass’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with HitRecord. The deal was made on 13-May-2022.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HitRecord | 13-May-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
MasterClass Affiliates
Subsidiaries (1)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| HitRecord | Glendale, CA | 2004 |
MasterClass FAQs
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When was MasterClass founded?
MasterClass was founded in 2012.
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Where is MasterClass headquartered?
MasterClass is headquartered in San Francisco, CA.
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What is the size of MasterClass?
MasterClass has 300 total employees.
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What industry is MasterClass in?
MasterClass’s primary industry is Educational Software.
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Is MasterClass a private or public company?
MasterClass is a Private company.
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What is MasterClass’s current revenue?
The current revenue for MasterClass is .
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How much funding has MasterClass raised over time?
MasterClass has raised $466M.
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Who are MasterClass’s investors?
Alpha Protocol Ventures, Arctic Ventures, Dominari Holdings, Flex Capital, and MC Capital are 5 of 70 investors who have invested in MasterClass.
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Who are MasterClass’s competitors?
FutureLearn, Intellipaat, Khan Academy, Designlab, and Codecademy are some of the 36 competitors of MasterClass.
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