What is Girls Who Code?
Girls Who Code is a prominent non-profit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology by providing free summer programs, after-school clubs, and specialized pathways for girls and nonbinary individuals. Operating from grades 3 through college, the organization utilizes a robust curriculum to foster technical proficiency in coding, AI, and emerging technologies. With a network serving over 670,000 participants, the entity functions as a critical pipeline for the future STEM workforce, emphasizing inclusivity and long-term career support for underrepresented groups in the digital economy.
How much funding has Girls Who Code raised?
Girls Who Code has raised a total of $9.3M across 7 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$250K
Unspecified
$1.2M
Grant
$1M
Grant
$1M
Unspecified
$3M
Debt
$1M
Debt
$1.9M
Unspecified (2017): $250K with participation from General Motors
Unspecified (2017): $1.2M led by Uber
Grant (2018): $1M supported by Lyft
Grant (2019): $1M featuring United Technologies
Unspecified (2019): $3M backed by Walmart
Debt (2020): $1M with participation from PPP
Debt (2021): $1.9M led by PPP
Key Investors in Girls Who Code
Walmart
A global retail giant that invests in community development and educational initiatives to foster future workforce readiness.
Uber
A multinational technology platform that supports STEM education to cultivate a diverse pipeline of engineering talent for the mobility sector.
General Motors
A leading automotive manufacturer focused on advancing technical education and diversity within the engineering and manufacturing industries.
What's next for Girls Who Code?
With the recent influx of capital, Girls Who Code is positioned to accelerate its strategic initiatives, focusing on the expansion of GWC Labs and the enhancement of its alumni network. The organization is expected to deepen its engagement with corporate partners to create more direct pathways into high-growth technology roles. By prioritizing sustainable growth and curriculum innovation, the entity aims to further dismantle systemic barriers in the tech industry, ensuring that the next generation of engineers and innovators is as diverse as the global population they serve.
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