What is Course Hero?
Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Course Hero operates as a comprehensive online learning platform. The company provides a robust repository of study resources, course-specific materials, and collaborative tools designed to assist students in mastering complex subjects. By bridging the gap between traditional academic instruction and digital accessibility, Course Hero has established itself as a critical utility for the modern learner, maintaining a strong market position within the competitive EdTech sector.
How much funding has Course Hero raised?
Course Hero has raised a total of $466.2M across 6 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$183K
Other Financing Round
$200K
Private Equity
$500K
Series A
$15.4M
Series B
$70M
Series C
$380M
Other Financing Round (2007): $183K with participation from Amidzad and Fred Grauer
Other Financing Round (2008): $200K led by Fred Grauer
Private Equity (2008): $500K supported by Fred Grauer
Series A (2014): $15.4M featuring GSV Capital, SV Angel, Innovation Endeavors, IDG Ventures SF, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Maveron, Interplay, and 137 Ventures
Series B (2020): $70M backed by New View Capital
Series C (2021): $380M with participation from OMERS Growth Equity, Wellington Management, GSV Ventures, Sequoia Capital, and D1 Capital Partners
Key Investors in Course Hero
GSV Capital
SuRo Capital Corp. is a publicly traded investment fund that specializes in providing capital to high-growth, venture-backed private companies through a disciplined investment approach.
SV Angel
SV Angel is a long-term investment firm dedicated to supporting founders by providing essential resources, strategic insights, and a vast network to help companies scale effectively.
Innovation Endeavors
An early-stage venture capital firm that invests in visionary founders and transformational technologies, focusing on the intersection of data, computation, and advanced engineering.
What's next for Course Hero?
With the support of its latest financing, Course Hero is well-positioned to accelerate its product development and expand its reach within the global education market. The company is expected to leverage this capital to enhance its platform's algorithmic capabilities, deepen its content library, and potentially explore strategic acquisitions to solidify its dominance. As the demand for flexible, high-quality academic support continues to rise, Course Hero's focus will likely remain on scaling its infrastructure to meet the needs of a diverse, international student base while maintaining its commitment to academic integrity and user-centric innovation.
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