Udemy, Inc is a global destination for teaching and learning online.
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13 Facts About Udemy
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Udemy has made a special effort to attract corporate trainers seeking to create coursework for employees of their company.
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In May 2014, Udemy raised another $32 million in a Series C funding, led by Norwest Venture Partners, as well as Insight Venture Partners and MHS Capital.
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In June 2015, Udemy raised a $65 million Series D financing round, led by Stripes.
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In June 2016, Udemy raised $60 million from Naspers Ventures as a follow-up to the $65 million Series D round of financing from June 2015.
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In February 2020, Udemy raised $50 million from long-time partner in Japan, Benesse Holdings, Inc and announced $2 billion valuation.
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Udemy has not yet generated a profit as is common among high-growth startups who invest heavily in their own growth.
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In 2021, Udemy changed its branding to the current look with an inverted purple chevron above the company's trademarked name in bolded lowercase letters and black coloration.
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Udemy is a platform that allows instructors to build online courses on their preferred topics.
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Udemy is part of the MOOC movement available outside the traditional university system, and has been noted for the variety of courses offered.
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In 2020, Udemy Ranked on the Annual 'Change the World' List by Fortune Magazine.
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In November 2015, Udemy was accused of publishing and profiting from pirated courses.
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