Udacity
Udacity is a digital education pioneer providing online nanodegree programs and courses in artificial intelligence, data science, programming, and technology skills. The platform serves over 21 million registered learners globally across 195 countries with proprietary content co-created with industry leaders.
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Overview
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Founded
2011
Employees
250–300
Est. Revenue
$90M
Total Funding
$237M
5 rounds
Latest Valuation
$1B
Nov 11, 2015
Funding
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Total raised $237M across 5 rounds
Last updated 06-25-2026
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2020 | Debt | $75M | — | |
| Nov 11, 2015 | Series D | $105M | $1B | Bertelsmann |
| Sep 2014 | Series C | $35M | — | Recruit Holdings |
Prominent Investors
Leadership
Sebastian Thrun
Founder, President, Executive Chairman
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