- Headquarters
- Lanham, Maryland
- Employees
- 1001–5000
- Founded
- 2009
- Business Model
- B2B
- Website
- 2u.com
- Total Funding
- $81.5M
- Last Round
- $30.0M Series DJul 2013
- Rounds
- 5
- Type
- Public
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About
2U is a global online education platform company that powers higher education online through its edX platform, connecting over 100 million learners to programs offered by 250+ university and corporate partners. Founded in 2009, the company partners with leading universities to develop and deliver online degree programs, boot camps, executive education, and open courses. 2U provides the technology platform, learning experience design, marketing, student support, and operational scale while partners lead on academics. The company acquired edX from MIT and Harvard in 2021 for $800 million. In July 2024, 2U filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, eliminating over $450 million of debt, and subsequently emerged as a private company continuing to operate its education platform.
Summary
2U is an EdTech company based in Lanham, United States, founded in 2009. It has raised $81.5M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $30.0M Series D round in Jul 2013. Investors include New Enterprise Associates, Dinsmore Capital and Bessemer Venture Partners.
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Funding: Seed through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.
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