What is Class?
Class Technologies Inc. develops software solutions designed to transform educational experiences through technology. Founded by an entrepreneur with deep expertise in educational technology, the company addresses fundamental challenges in learning environments by building practical, user-centered tools. The Class platform integrates core educational functions into a cohesive system, enabling institutions to streamline operations while improving engagement and learning outcomes. It provides a unified environment for educators to manage instruction, facilitate collaboration, and track student progress. The company serves educational institutions globally, with a distributed team that combines local market knowledge with global best practices.
How much funding has Class raised?
Class has raised a total of $147M across 3 funding rounds:
Multiple Rounds
$147M
Series A (2021): $30M with participation from Insight Partners and Owl Ventures
Other Financing Round (2021): $12M led by Salesforce Ventures and Tom Brady
Series B (2021): $105M supported by Emergence Capital Partners, SoftBank Group, Learn Capital, Daher Capital, SWaN & Legend Ventures, Slow Ventures, Owl Ventures, Maven Partners, GSV Ventures, Chimera Investment, Insight Partners, Sound Ventures, Revolution, and Reach Capital
Key Investors in Class
Emergence Capital Partners
Emergence is the leading venture capital firm focused on early-stage enterprise companies. Its mission is to be the most valuable partner to the most important companies that are changing the way the world works.
SoftBank Group
SoftBank Group Corp. is a global technology holding company driving innovation across telecommunications, internet services, artificial intelligence, smart robotics, IoT, and clean energy technologies. Through its diverse portfolio of companies and strategic investments, including leading semiconductor IP providers, SoftBank Group supports the development and scaling of transformative technologies worldwide. The company leverages its global investment platforms, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, to identify and back businesses that have the potential to shape the next phase of the Information Revolution. With a focus on long-term growth, technological advancement, and industry leadership, SoftBank Group combines strategic capital, operational expertise, and a forward-looking vision to foster innovation and create lasting value across its global network of companies.
Learn Capital
Learn Capital, based in Silicon Valley, is one of the world's leading venture capital funds with a dedicated focus on education technology and companies that leverage technology for better and smarter learning worldwide. Since 2009, Learn Capital has backed extraordinary teams building market transforming services for every age and stage of learning, on nearly every continent. The company's practice spans seed, early stage and emerging growth companies that are committed to the improvement of individual and societal capacities at scale, propelling the generation of inclusive prosperity worldwide.
What's next for Class?
With substantial enterprise-level backing and a recent major strategic investment, Class is well-positioned for accelerated growth and market penetration. The company's focus on a unified, user-centered platform for educational institutions suggests a strategy aimed at capturing a significant share of the edtech market. Future developments will likely involve scaling its operations, enhancing its product suite, and expanding its customer base, potentially through strategic partnerships or further technological innovation. The company's ability to integrate diverse educational functions into a single interface positions it as a key player in modernizing learning environments.
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