What is Guild?
Founded in 2015, Guild operates at the intersection of education, technology, and human capital management. The company provides a comprehensive platform that facilitates employer-sponsored education and career advancement, effectively addressing the challenges posed by AI and rapid technological disruption. By aligning corporate training initiatives with employee aspirations, Guild creates a symbiotic ecosystem where individual growth drives organizational success. Its market position is reinforced by a robust network of academic partners and enterprise clients, making it a cornerstone of modern workforce strategy.
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 1776 Ventures, Brigette Lau, Cowboy Ventures, and Fern Mandelbaum
Series A (2016): $8.5M led by Harrison Metal, Redpoint Ventures, Cowboy Ventures, and Social Capital
Series B (2017): $21M supported by Cowboy Ventures, Bessemer Ventures, Harrison Metal, and Redpoint Ventures
Series C (2018): $40M featuring Workday Ventures, Harrison Metal, Felicis Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Cowboy Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Rethink Impact & Education, Redpoint Ventures, and Silicon Valley Bank
Series D (2019): $157M backed by General Catalyst, Redpoint Ventures, Iconiq Capital, Salesforce Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Silicon Valley Bank, Next Play Capital, Emerson Collective, Bessemer Ventures, Lead Edge Capital Management, Workday Ventures, and Harrison Metal
Series E (2021): $150M with participation from Cowboy Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners
Series F (2022): $175M led by Wellington Management, ICONIQ Capital, PNC Financial Services Group Inc, Oprah Winfrey, General Catalyst, and Citi Impact Fund
Key Investors in Guild
General Catalyst
A venture capital firm focused on identifying and supporting transformational business opportunities across multiple sectors and stages, providing operational expertise to accelerate growth.
Bessemer Venture Partners
A long-standing venture capital firm with a global footprint, specializing in early-stage and growth-stage investments across diverse technology verticals.
ICONIQ Capital
A privately-held investment firm providing financial advisory and family office services, with a strong focus on technology growth equity and direct investments.
What's next for Guild?
Looking ahead, the recent strategic investment will likely be deployed to accelerate the development of AI-driven career pathways and expand the company's footprint within the enterprise sector. As the demand for continuous learning becomes a permanent fixture of the corporate landscape, Guild is poised to deepen its integration with human resources technology stacks. The focus will remain on scaling its impact, ensuring that the company remains the primary partner for organizations seeking to navigate the complexities of the future of work through data-backed talent development.
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