Coursera
#19 on Setter30 +3 Most recent: Q1 2021Coursera is an online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates, and degree programs from universities and companies. Founded in 2012 by Stanford computer science professors, it provides access to learning across technology, business, creative, and academic subjects with over 205 million registered learners.
Public Company
Coursera is publicly traded
IPO'd on March 31, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under COUR.
Overview
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2012
Employees
1,260–1,307
Total Funding
$440.1M
6 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$2.5B
July 16, 2020
Setter30 Ranking
Funding
Total raised $440.1M across 6 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series F
Date
July 16, 2020
Amount
$130M
Valuation
$2.5B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2020 | Series F | $130M | $2.5B | NEA |
| April 2019 | Series E | $103M | $1B | SEEK Group |
| June 2017 | Series D | $64M | $0.8B | GSV Asset Management |
Funding by Round
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Valuation Trajectory
Valuation indexed to 1.0× at the selected entry round. Valuation marks are estimates and may contain errors. Hover each dot to compare.
Entry · Series D
$0.8B
Jun 2017
Coursera today
$2.5B
Jul 2020 · latest mark
Coursera multiple
3.1x
valuation uplift since first round
Y-axis is logarithmic. Hollow dots = estimated valuations. Does not represent realized investor returns.
Leadership
Greg Hart
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andrew Ng
Co-Founder, Chairman
Daphne Koller
Co-Founder, Co-Chairman
Competitors
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Coursera Investment FAQ
Coursera FAQ
Yes, Coursera is publicly traded under the ticker symbol COUR on the NYSE. The company went public in March 31, 2021.
Coursera trades under the ticker symbol COUR on the NYSE. It began trading in March 31, 2021.
Coursera (COUR on the NYSE) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker COUR to place an order.
Coursera went public in March 31, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $2.5B. Coursera went public on March 31, 2021, on the NYSE under ticker COUR, pricing at $33 per share for a $4.3B valuation. The company is now a publicly traded edtech platform with growing revenue ($757.5M in 2025) and over 205 million registered learners.
Coursera raised $440.1M across 6 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Coursera was co-founded by Andrew Ng, and Daphne Koller in 2012.
Coursera is headquartered in Mountain View, CA.
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