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Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform, used as educational technology in schools and other educational institutions. Its learning games, "Kahoots", are multiple-choice quizzes that allow user generation and can be accessed via a web browser.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2011 | |
| HQ | Oslo, NO | Map |
| Website | kahoot.com |
Recent NewsAll News
- Kahoot! and Poio join forces to empower all children to learn to read through play
- Kahoot! y DragonBox unen fuerzas para que aprender matemáticas sea una experiencia maravillosa para todos
- Kahoot! and DragonBox join forces to create an awesome math learning experience for all
- Kahoot! launches accelerator program for learning apps
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Apr 2019) | 88 | (+4%) |
| Revenue (FY, 2016) | KR353.8 K | (-89%) |
Key People/Management at Kahoot!
Åsmund Furuseth
CEO, Co-Founder
Martin Kværnstuen
CFO
Morten Versvik
Co-Founder, CTO
James Micklethwait
VP of Products
Carla Carsenzuola
HR Director
Sean D'Arcy
Senior VP of Marketing
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
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2011 |
Kahoot! total Funding | $58.8 m |
Kahoot! latest funding size | $15.28 m |
Time since last funding | 7 months ago |
Kahoot! investors | Creandum, Northzone, Microsoft, Microsoft Ventures, Disney Accelerator, Eilert Giertsen Hanoa, M12, Datum AS |
Kahoot!'s latest funding round in October 2018 was reported to be $15.3 m. In total, Kahoot! has raised $58.8 m. Kahoot!'s latest valuation is reported to be $376 m.
Kahoot! Revenue
Kahoot!'s revenue was reported to be kr353.75 k in FY, 2016 which is a 89.6% decrease from the previous period.
| USD | |
|---|---|
Revenue (Q3, 2018) | 591.0k |
Gross profit (Q3, 2018) | 567.0k |
Gross profit margin (Q3, 2018), % | 95.9% |
EBITDA (Q3, 2018) | 2.1m |
Market valuation | 376.0m |
Cash (30-Sep-2018) | 13.0m |
- Source: TechCrunch December 2018
Annual
| NOK | FY, 2015 | FY, 2016 | FY, 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 22.9m | 24.8m | 4.6m |
Accounts Receivable | 3.1m | 398.2k | |
Current Assets | 27.3m | 26.7m | 5.2m |
PP&E | 57.0k |
Quarterly
| USD | Q1, 2018 | Q2, 2018 | Q3, 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|
Cash | 18.8m | 16.3m | 13.0m |
Current Assets | 19.1m | 16.9m | 13.8m |
PP&E | 57.0k | 56.0k | 55.0k |
Total Assets | 25.6m | 23.1m | 19.9m |
| USD | Y, 2018 |
|---|---|
Revenue/Employee | 8.0k |
Financial Leverage | 1.1 x |
Kahoot! Operating Metrics
Kahoot!'s Monthly Active Users was reported to be 70 m in Dec, 2017.
Kahoot! Acquisitions / Subsidiaries
| Acquired Company | Date | Deal Size |
|---|---|---|
| Poio | May 14, 2019 | $6.50 m |
| DragonBox | May 09, 2019 | $18 m |
Kahoot! Online and Social Media Presence
100.64k Twitter followers
Kahoot! has 100.64k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 1.3% month over month and increased 3.5% quarter over quarter
Twitter Engagement Stats for @getkahoot
27.5k
Tweets
5.2k
Following
100.6k
Followers
287
Tweets last 30 days
6.1
Avg. likes per Tweet
83.3%
Tweets with engagement
Kahoot! News and Updates
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! 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...
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...
December 19, 2018
Kahoot! launches accelerator program for learning apps
OSLO, Norway, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahoot!, the game-based learning platform and the world's fastest-growing learning brand, has launched Kahoot! Ignite, an accelerator program for innovative app teams around the world, as reported in TechCrunch. Teams selected for the program...
Kahoot! Blogs
May 15, 2019
Poio joins the Kahoot! family with its innovative learn-to-read app for children
Today, Kahoot! and Poio join forces to empower children around the world to learn to read through play. CEO and founder Daniel Senn shares their story and what’s coming next for Kahoot! and Poio together. Welcome, Poio!
The post Poio joins the Kahoot! family with its innovative learn-to-read app for…
May 09, 2019
Kahoot! and DragonBox join forces to make learning math awesome
Welcome DragonBox to the Kahoot! family! Co-founder Jean-Baptiste Huynh talks about their history and their vision of making learning math fun and engaging.
The post Kahoot! and DragonBox join forces to make learning math awesome appeared first on Kahoot!.
May 06, 2019
Celebrating awesome educators this Teacher Appreciation Week
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! It’s an extra special occasion to remind our teacher community how awesome we think you are. ⭐
The post Celebrating awesome educators this Teacher Appreciation Week appeared first on Kahoot!.
April 26, 2019
Learn extra loud! Liven up school events with a Kahoot! tournament
Want to make your school or district event memorable? Learn how the Texas State Junior Classical League injected fun, competition, and loud learning into their annual convention with a Kahoot! gaming tournament.
The post Learn extra loud! Liven up school events with a Kahoot! tournament appeared fir…
April 25, 2019
Facebook success story: How Kahoot! fulfills the dream of any trainer
In a video interview, Leo Silva, sales training partner at Facebook LATAM, shares how Kahoot! quickly won over both trainers and trainees with its simplicity and friendly, competitive format.
The post Facebook success story: How Kahoot! fulfills the dream of any trainer appeared first on Kahoot!.
April 24, 2019
Ready for work: play Kahoot! to digitally engage trainees with learning disabilities
UK-based Cafe Leep uses Kahoot! to engage trainees with learning disabilities and help them become dedicated employees, officially certified in food safety and hygiene.
The post Ready for work: play Kahoot! to digitally engage trainees with learning disabilities appeared first on Kahoot!.
Kahoot! Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kahoot! founded?
Kahoot! was founded in 2011.
Who are Kahoot! key executives?
Kahoot!'s key executives are Åsmund Furuseth, Martin Kværnstuen and Morten Versvik.
How many employees does Kahoot! have?
Kahoot! has 88 employees.
What is Kahoot! revenue?
Latest Kahoot! annual revenue is kr353.8 k.
What is Kahoot! revenue per employee?
Latest Kahoot! revenue per employee is kr4 k.
Who are Kahoot! competitors?
Competitors of Kahoot! include ClassDojo, Pear Deck and Socrative.
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.