Outschool

Outschool

Online platform for live K-12 classes

About Outschool

Simplify's Rating
Why Outschool is rated
B-
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated B on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Education

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$240.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2015

Overview

Outschool provides an online learning platform for children aged 3 to 18, offering live, interactive classes taught by experienced educators. The platform is designed to enhance traditional schooling or support homeschooling by providing flexible learning options. Parents can browse and enroll their children in a variety of classes covering academic subjects, creative pursuits, and afterschool activities. Outschool operates on a marketplace model, connecting teachers with students and generating revenue through class fees, taking a commission from each fee. This approach allows for a diverse range of classes tailored to students' interests. The company aims to expand its offerings and improve its platform, while also supporting educators through a dedicated fund.

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for personalized learning boosts Outschool's market potential.
  • Partnership with Strive Academics expands Outschool's reach and class diversity.
  • AI-powered tools streamline administrative tasks, enhancing teacher satisfaction and retention.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established tutoring companies may impact Outschool's market share.
  • AI tools in education face resistance from educators and parents.
  • Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or strategic restructuring challenges.

What makes Outschool unique

  • Outschool offers a wide range of live, interactive classes for ages 3 to 18.
  • The platform connects independent teachers with students, offering unique learning experiences.
  • Outschool's marketplace model allows for diverse class offerings and flexible learning options.

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Funding

Total Funding

$240.1M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series D funding is typically for companies that are already well-established but need more funding to continue their growth. This round is often used to stabilize the company or prepare for an IPO.
Series D Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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Outschool

Benefits

Shared Financial Success - Competitive salaries, stock options and a 401(k) that makes saving for retirement easier.

Health and Wellness - Comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance coverage options for employees and their families. Our medical benefits include fertility and family planning coverage. We also provide employees with online access to coaching and therapy sessions through our partner, Modern Health.

PTO and Family Benefits - PTO and family leave enable our team to take the time that we need to recharge, relax, and spend time with family and friends.

Fully Distributed - With a team distributed across the US and Canada, we create a remote culture through expensable weekly meals, virtual events, expensable home office setup, and internet allowance.

Lifelong Learners - Annual budget to self-direct our professional development as well as DEI learning. There’s also a budget for employees’ learners to take classes on Outschool!

Community Impact - Outschool matches employee donations to established 501c3s, and has committed to donating $3M to Outschool.org non profit programs.

Growth & Insights and Company News

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1 year growth

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PR Newswire
Mar 26th, 2025
New Survey Finds Parents Divided On Eliminating Department Of Education But United In Desire For Change And Interest In Education Savings Accounts (Esas)

Outschool Calls for More Personalized Learning Choices as Survey Shows Overwhelming Desire for Educational Reform, as well as Parental Fears about the Use of AI in EducationSAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A new survey from leading online education platform Outschool, conducted by ResearchScape International in March 2025, reveals that while parents across the U.S. are divided about eliminating the Department of Education, they are overwhelmingly united in their belief that the traditional education system is failing to meet their children's needs. The survey polled 1,065 U.S. parents of children aged 5-18, highlighting an apparent demand for more personalized learning and greater parental control over their children's education

Remote.io
Mar 4th, 2025
3+ years of industry experience working as an Engineer

Outschool has been named Fast Company's most innovative EdTech company in the world, and one of the top ten best startups for women from Elpha.

Baskent Engineering
Aug 27th, 2024
Edtech's brightest are struggling to pass - TechCrunch

Outschool laid off a quarter of staff, or 43 people, earlier this week, according to an e-mail obtained by TechCrunch.

Built In
Feb 21st, 2024
Lifecycle Marketing Lead (Email, SMS)

Outschool has been named Fast Company's most innovative EdTech company in the world, and one of the top ten best startups for women from Elpha.

Strive Academics
Jan 24th, 2024
New Group Classes From Strive Academics!

Strive Academics, LLC is partnering with Outschool to bring online group classes to students around the world.

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