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MasterClass is a company that provides an online education platform designed to offer video-based online vocational courses taught by celebrities, athletes, and business executives. Its digital platform offers online classes which include video lessons, interactive exercises, a series of course materials, peer interaction, and more.
| Type | Private | |
| Founded | 2015 | |
| HQ | San Francisco, CA, US | Map |
| Website | masterclass.com | |
| Employee Ratings | More |
Recent NewsAll News
- Andreessen Horowitz just ranked the top e-commerce marketplaces of 2021. Here's a look inside the top 20, from Instacart to MasterClass.
- This MasterClass taught me how to sleep better, even while dealing with a lot of stress
- Church Media Masterclass Provides Training for Church Media Staff and Volunteers
- I took Margaret Atwood's creative writing course on MasterClass. It made my subscription worth every penny.
Latest Updates
| Employees (est.) (Apr 2021) | 478 | (+7%) |
| Cybersecurity rating | B | More |
Key People/Management at MasterClass
David Rogier
CEO, Co-Founder
Aaron Rasmussen
Co-Founder
Vanna Krantz
CFO
Mark Williamson
COO
Erica Kammann
VP, Chief of Staff
MasterClass Office Locations
MasterClass has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles
San Francisco, CA, US (HQ)
475 Brannan St #230, San Francisco
Los Angeles, CA, US
6161 Santa Monica Blvd #208
San Francisco, CA, US
660 4th St #443, San Francisco
MasterClass Financials and Metrics
Summary Metrics
Founding Date | 2015 |
MasterClass total Funding | $236.4 m |
MasterClass latest funding size | $100 m |
Time since last funding | a year ago |
MasterClass investors | New Enterprise Associates, Downey Ventures, Atomico, Harrison Metal, Javelin Venture Partners, Advancit Capital, Sam Lessin, Novel TMT Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Owl Ventures, Javelin Ventures, Brendan Wallace, IVP, Yan-David Erlich, WME Ventures, Outlier Ventures, MX Investments, GSV Acceleration, UTA Ventures, NEA, NextEquity Partners, Evolution Media, 01 Advisors, Fidelity Management & Research Company |
MasterClass's latest funding round in May 2020 was reported to be $100 m. In total, MasterClass has raised $236.4 m. MasterClass's latest valuation is reported to be $800 m.
MasterClass Revenue
Market valuation | 800.0m |
- Source: TechCrunch - May 2020
MasterClass Cybersecurity Score
MasterClass Online and Social Media Presence
67.27k Twitter followers
MasterClass has 67.27k Twitter Followers. The number of followers has increased 0.9% month over month and increased 2% quarter over quarter
MasterClass's Trends
Twitter Engagement Stats for @masterclass
5.9k
Tweets
91
Following
67.3k
Followers
338
Tweets last 30 days
6.9
Avg. likes per Tweet
64.8%
Tweets with engagement
MasterClass News and Updates
April 07, 2021
Andreessen Horowitz just ranked the top e-commerce marketplaces of 2021. Here's a look inside the top 20, from Instacart to MasterClass.
Summary List Placement20. Udemy
Category: Education
Founders: Eren Bali, Gagan Biyani, and Oktay Caglar
Total funding: $296.5 million, according to Crunchbase
Udemy is an education marketplace that offers online courses for adults and young students in subjects from computer programming to public r…
March 26, 2021
This MasterClass taught me how to sleep better, even while dealing with a lot of stress
Summary List Placement
In any given year, one in three adults doesn't get enough sleep, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Even before the pandemic, adults weren't getting the minimum of seven hours of sleep at night – but now COVID-19 has worsened sleep habits, sa…
March 25, 2021
Church Media Masterclass Provides Training for Church Media Staff and Volunteers
Let’s face it—serving in church media can be overwhelming. Church media staff members and volunteers often find themselves wearing a lot of different hats each week. That’s why NRB and Twelve:Thirty Media have partnered together to equip church media staff and volunteers with the tools and training …
March 10, 2021
I took Margaret Atwood's creative writing course on MasterClass. It made my subscription worth every penny.
Summary List Placement
As a fan of "The Handmaid's Tale" author Margaret Atwood, I took (and loved) her Creative Writing MasterClass.
Like her writing, the course is engaging, sharp, and fast-moving. It addresses both the abstract and practical aspects of writing.
A MasterClass annual membership…
March 08, 2021
The 16 best MasterClass classes, taught by celebrities like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chris Voss, and Serena Williams
Summary List Placement
MasterClass provides online video classes taught by well-known celebrities and industry leaders.
An annual subscription costs $180 ($15 a month) and grants access to all of MasterClass's offerings.
Below, you'll find a personal review, some common FAQs, and 16 of the bes…
March 05, 2021
The VC firm launched by Silicon Valley vet Michael Moe, backer of Coursera and MasterClass, just closed a $180 million edtech fund
Summary List PlacementGiven the nature of the pandemic, education has rapidly changed from the model of five days a week in a classroom to 100% virtual learning for most students. Even as some schools start to partially open, the hybrid approach of remote/in-person will remain the default for many…
MasterClass Blogs
September 25, 2018
Gordon Ramsay Teaches Cooking II: Restaurant Recipes at Home
For the first time ever, a MasterClass instructor is back for a second class. Legendary chef Gordon Ramsay‘s newest class gives students a way to keep learning—this time with 13 restaurant-inspired recipes Gordon redesigned to cook at home: www.masterclass.com/gr2 Gordon Ramsay is one of the world’s…
August 09, 2018
Ken Burns Teaches Documentary Filmmaking
Our newest instructor, Ken Burns, is arguably America’s most celebrated filmmaker of historical documentaries with nearly 40 years of masterful storytelling. Now you can learn how his unique creative process captivates audiences, illuminates history, and sparks empathy from millions of viewers. Pre-…
MasterClass Frequently Asked Questions
When was MasterClass founded?
MasterClass was founded in 2015.
Who are MasterClass key executives?
MasterClass's key executives are David Rogier, Aaron Rasmussen and Vanna Krantz.
How many employees does MasterClass have?
MasterClass has 478 employees.
Who are MasterClass competitors?
Competitors of MasterClass include Mind Gym, Enterprise Media and edX.
Where is MasterClass headquarters?
MasterClass headquarters is located at 475 Brannan St #230, San Francisco, San Francisco.
Where are MasterClass offices?
MasterClass has offices in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
How many offices does MasterClass have?
MasterClass has 3 offices.
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