OverviewSuggest Edit
Kahoot! is a provider of a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. It offers "Kahoots", multiple-choice quizzes that allow users to create, share, and play learning games or trivia quizzes.
| Type | Public | |
| Founded | 2012 | |
| HQ | Oslo, NO | Map |
| Website | kahoot.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- Kahoot! Announces Kahoot! Academy: A Global Knowledge Platform, Community and Marketplace for Educators and Publishers
- Norwegian! edtech! unicorn! Kahoot! secures! $28 million! in! new! equity!
- Kahoot! raises $28 million in new equity to fuel growth
- Kahoot! and Poio join forces to empower all children to learn to read through play
Key People/Management at Kahoot!
Eilert Giertsen Hanoa
Chief Executive Officer
Åsmund Furuseth
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
Morten Versvik
Chief Technical Officer, Co-Founder
Ken Østreng
Chief Finance Officer
James Micklethwait
VP of Products
Carla Carsenzuola
HR Director
Kahoot! Office Locations
Kahoot! has offices in Oslo and Austin
Oslo, NO (HQ)
Fridtjof Nansens plass 7
Austin, US
701 Brazos St
Kahoot! Financials and Metrics
Kahoot! Revenue
Kahoot!'s revenue was reported to be kr77.10 m in FY, 2019 which is a 390.3% increase from the previous period.
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q1, 2020) | 4.5m |
Gross profit (Q1, 2020) | 4.0m |
Gross profit margin (Q1, 2020), % | 89.4% |
EBITDA (Q1, 2020) | (965.0k) |
EBIT (Q1, 2020) | (2.4m) |
Market capitalization (6-Aug-2020) | 16.4b |
Closing stock price (6-Aug-2020) | 41.0 |
Cash (31-Mar-2020) | 34.0m |
Kahoot!'s current market capitalization is kr16.4 b.
Annual
Annual
Annual
| USD | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 35.6k |
Financial Leverage | 1.1 x |
Kahoot! Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Company Name | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Poio | May 14, 2019 | $6.50 m |
| DragonBox | May 09, 2019 | $18 m |
| Dragonbox Finland Oy | ||
| Kahoot Dragonbox AS | ||
| Kahoot! EDU Inc | ||
| Kahoot! EDU Ltd | ||
| Poio AS | ||
| We Want to Know S.a.r.l. |
Kahoot! Cybersecurity Score
Kahoot! Online and Social Media Presence
124.46k Twitter followers
Kahoot! has 124.46k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 1.3% month over month and increased 5.3% quarter over quarter
Kahoot!'s Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @getkahoot
31.8k
Tweets
5.2k
Following
124.5k
Followers
234
Tweets last 30 days
14.3
Avg. likes per Tweet
96.6%
Tweets with engagement
Kahoot! News and Updates
June 17, 2020
Kahoot! Announces Kahoot! Academy: A Global Knowledge Platform, Community and Marketplace for Educators and Publishers
OSLO, Norway, June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Kahoot!, the global learning platform company, announced the launch of Kahoot! Academy, a worldwide knowledge platform, community, and marketplace for educators and publishers. Announced at the first-ever Kahoot! EDU Summit, this new...
June 11, 2020
Norwegian! edtech! unicorn! Kahoot! secures! $28 million! in! new! equity!
Oslo-based edtech company Kahoot! has completed a private placement of 7.5 million shares with a group of US and Europe-based institutional investors, raising about $28 million in new equity. The private placement also included 16.5 million existing shares, thus amounting to $90 million in total, an…
June 11, 2020
Kahoot! raises $28 million in new equity to fuel growth
OSLO, Norway, June 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning platform company, today announced that the company has raised a gross amount of $28 million in new equity through a private placement of 7.5 million new shares. The private placement also comprised 16.5 million...
May 15, 2019
Kahoot! and Poio join forces to empower all children to learn to read through play
OSLO, Norway, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning platform, today announced its acquisition of Poio, the acclaimed learn-to-read app for all children. In record time, Poio has created a unique community in Scandinavia, helping more than 100,000 children to learn to...
May 09, 2019
Kahoot! and DragonBox join forces to create an awesome math learning experience for all
OSLO, Norway, May 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the global learning platform, today announced its acquisition of DragonBox, the award-winning game-based learning studio and maker of the popular DragonBox family of math apps. The two learning communities combined, bring together...
May 09, 2019
Kahoot! y DragonBox unen fuerzas para que aprender matemáticas sea una experiencia maravillosa para todos
OSLO, Noruega, 9 de mayo de 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, la plataforma global de aprendizaje, anunció hoy la adquisición de DragonBox, el multipremiado estudio de aprendizaje basado en juegos y creador de la popular serie de aplicaciones matemáticas DragonBox. Con la unión de ambas...
Kahoot! Blogs
July 30, 2020
Aimee Copple, Kahoot! Academy’s teacher of the week, shares how her class motto and morning routine set her students up for success
My name is Aimee Copple, a Verified educator on Kahoot! Academy, Kahoot! Ambassador, and 2nd grade teacher in Oklahoma; I teach math, ELA, and everything in between. Here, I’ll let you know my 5 biggest secrets on how I approach teaching and engage learners!
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July 29, 2020
5 solutions to common challenges virtual presenters face: Forbes article recap
In his recent article on Forbes, James Micklethwait looked into common challenges we all face when presenting virtually and shared 5 tips for solving them in order to create a really engaging presentation.
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July 23, 2020
Kahoot! Academy’s teacher of the week, Linda Sees, shares how to approach challenging conversations and her major takeaways from distance learning
My name is Linda Sees, a Verified educator on Kahoot! Academy, Kahoot! Ambassador, and high school history teacher from New Jersey. I am excited to share my 5 biggest takeaways on connecting with and engaging my students in any learning environment!
The post Kahoot! Academy’s teacher of the week, Li…
July 16, 2020
Kahoot! Academy’s teacher of the week, Cathy Yenca, shares the secret to engaging students and key takeaways from distance learning
My name is Cathy Yenca, a Verified educator on Kahoot! Academy, Kahoot! Ambassador, and middle school math teacher in Austin, Texas. I am excited to share 5 secrets on how I approach distance learning and learning in general!
The post Kahoot! Academy’s teacher of the week, Cathy Yenca, shares the se…
July 13, 2020
Teachers are taking over Kahoot! Academy to provide their advice, tips, and tricks for back-to-school
Get ready for the first teacher-takeover on Kahoot! Academy this summer! Enjoy a steady flow of useful and engaging tips and tricks to get you (that’s you, teachers!) ready for a better than ever back-to-school – whether it’s in the classroom, blended, or virtual.
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July 09, 2020
Team space and Groups: How to boost collaboration and easily share knowledge
Team space and Groups provide two distinct ways to share kahoots and collaborate on high-quality content. Let’s dive into the details and explain how each tool helps Kahoot! users save time, improve teamwork, and boost learning outcomes.
The post Team space and Groups: How to boost collaboration and…
Kahoot! Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kahoot! founded?
Kahoot! was founded in 2012.
Who are Kahoot! key executives?
Kahoot!'s key executives are Eilert Giertsen Hanoa, Åsmund Furuseth and Morten Versvik.
How many employees does Kahoot! have?
Kahoot! has 110 employees.
What is Kahoot! revenue?
Latest Kahoot! annual revenue is kr77.1 m.
What is Kahoot! revenue per employee?
Latest Kahoot! revenue per employee is kr700.9 k.
Who are Kahoot! competitors?
Competitors of Kahoot! include Pear Deck, Socrative and Quizlet.
Where is Kahoot! headquarters?
Kahoot! headquarters is located at Fridtjof Nansens plass 7, Oslo.
Where are Kahoot! offices?
Kahoot! has offices in Oslo and Austin.
How many offices does Kahoot! have?
Kahoot! has 2 offices.
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