Over the past two years, as money poured into online education startups, Lynda Weinman sat back and operated her profitable bootstrapped company to little fanfare. With 2 million members signed up for Lynda.com’s tutorials on web design, photography and business...
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Quizlet founder Andrew Sutherland (left) hasn't found the need for venture capital.
No VC: Education Startup Quizlet Makes the Grade Going It Alone
This is the third in a five-part series called “No VC,” which highlights startups that have succeeded without venture capital, the lifeblood of Silicon Valley. (This post was updated to correct the site’s pricing to $15 a year.) One night this past...
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Venture capitalists have been pouring money into online education services this year.
NEA Boosts Education Bet, Leads $25M Investment in Edmodo
Education has long been a challenging market for startups because it’s hard to sell into school systems and students tend not to be flush with cash. New Enterprise Associates thinks that’s ancient history. The venture capital firm announced today it...
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