What is Guild?
Founded in 2015, Guild operates at the intersection of human capital management and corporate learning. The company provides a comprehensive platform that enables large-scale organizations to offer education and upskilling benefits to their employees. By facilitating access to academic programs and professional certifications, Guild helps companies improve retention, foster internal mobility, and build a more resilient workforce. Its market position is defined by its ability to integrate seamlessly into enterprise HR ecosystems, effectively turning education into a measurable business asset that drives economic mobility for individuals and operational efficiency for employers.
How much funding has Guild raised?
Guild has raised a total of $553.5M across 7 funding rounds:
Other Financing Round
$2M
Series A
$8.5M
Series B
$21M
Series C
$40M
Series D
$157M
Series E
$150M
Series F
$175M
Other Financing Round (2015): $2M with participation from Fern Mandelbaum, Brigette Lau, Cowboy Ventures, and 1776 Ventures
Series A (2016): $8.5M led by Harrison Metal, Redpoint Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, and Social Capital
Series B (2017): $21M supported by Harrison Metal, Cowboy Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, and Redpoint Ventures
Series C (2018): $40M featuring Harrison Metal, Salesforce Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, Cowboy Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Rethink Impact & Education, Redpoint Ventures, and Workday Ventures
Series D (2019): $157M backed by Silicon Valley Bank, Next Play Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Emerson Collective, Harrison Metal, Bessemer Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, Iconiq Capital, Lead Edge Capital Management, Workday Ventures, and General Catalyst
Series E (2021): $150M with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners and Cowboy Ventures
Series F (2022): $175M led by Citi Impact Fund, Wellington Management, General Catalyst, Oprah Winfrey, ICONIQ Capital, and PNC Financial Services Group Inc
Key Investors in Guild
General Catalyst
A venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformational business opportunities across multiple sectors and stages, leveraging deep operational expertise to build enduring enterprises.
Bessemer Venture Partners
A long-standing venture capital firm with a global presence, known for its rigorous investment approach and commitment to backing companies at critical inflection points.
Salesforce Ventures
The investment arm of the global CRM leader, specializing in cloud-based solutions and enterprise software that help businesses transform customer and employee relationships.
What's next for Guild?
With the backing of $175M, Guild is well-positioned to accelerate its product roadmap, particularly in the integration of AI-driven insights to personalize learning pathways for a diverse global workforce. The company is expected to focus on scaling its enterprise partnerships, deepening its academic network, and enhancing its data analytics capabilities to better quantify the ROI of workforce development. As the nature of work continues to evolve, Guild's strategic focus will likely remain on expanding its footprint in sectors where the skills gap is most acute, ensuring that its platform remains the standard for corporate-sponsored professional growth.
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