The Higher Education industry is filled with successful companies that have raised millions of dollars in VC funding that came from some of the top investors in the world.
Many of these successes have turned into unicorns — private companies worth over $1 billion.
If you want to build the next unicorn in the Higher Education space, these 3 companies should be your inspiration.
3 Higher Education Unicorns Companies
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BYJU’S is an educational technology company that designs and develops personalized, high quality learning programs for K-12 students.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $22.00B (July 2017)
- Country: India
- City: Bengaluru
- Started in: 2008
- Founders: Byju Raveendran, Divya Gokulnath
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $5,182.78M
- Funding rounds: 21
- Number of investors: 49
You can find their website here.
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2) Red Ventures
Red Ventures is a portfolio that includes some of the most influential brands and digital platforms in the decision-making space. Their strategic partnerships with industry-leading companies also help them deliver a unique decision-making experience.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (January 2015)
- Country: United States
- State: South Carolina
- City: Fort Mill
- Started in: 2000
- Founders: Dan Feldstein, Mark Brodsky, Ric Elias
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $613.16M
- Funding rounds: 3
- Number of investors: 4
You can find their website here.
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3) Huike Group
Huikedu is a professional skills training centre based in Beijing, providing quality education courses for students in the domestic and international markets.
Details of the startup:
- Valuation: $1.00B (May 2018)
- Country: China
- State: Beijing
- City: Beijing
- Started in: 2010
- Founders: Alec Fang
- Number of employees: 1,000-5,000
- Funding: $63.00M
- Funding rounds: 4
- Number of investors: 5
You can find their website here.