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CoachUp

Techstars '12

Boston, US · Founded 2011 · Delaware corporation · 429 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

CoachUp is an online marketplace that connects athletes and parents with vetted, background-checked private sports coaches for booking and paying for training sessions. It also runs community offerings for youth sports content and for collegiate athletes building coaching businesses.

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Founders & leadership

CoachUp was founded in 2011 by Jordan Fliegel and Arian Radmand.

JFJordan Fliegel
Jordan FliegelCo-founder
ARArian Radmand
Arian RadmandinCo-founder · Board Member30 Under 30 2015
JKJohn Kelley
John KelleyinCEO2015–2020
ASAlex Stone
Alex StoneinFounder

Board

DHDiane Hessan
Diane HessaninBoard directorSpecial Advisor at Data Point Capital
SSScott Savitz
Scott SavitzinBoard directorFounder and Managing Partner at Data Point Capital
DB
Dennis BaldwinBoard director

Investors · 5

Data Point CapitalBostonvia Scott Savitz · board
PJCProvidence · $500K – $1.5M
TechstarsBoulder · $220K
Breakaway VenturesreportedWaltham · $3M – $8M
General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$1.5MraisedJan 2018 · 32 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jordan FliegelDirector
  • Diane HessanDirector
  • Scott SavitzDirector
  • Dennis BaldwinDirector
  • John KelleyExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$1.5M
First sale
Dec 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through CoachUp went on to found or lead other companies.

Nitesh BantaInvestorFounded B12Jamie MarshallGrowth InternFounded Snackpass

Competitors · 5

by search overlap
Ussportscamps3297 shared keywordsUS Sports Camps operates youth and adult sports training camps across multiple sports and locations.
Bleacher Report2616 shared keywordsBleacher Report is a sports media platform that provides news, highlights, analysis, and coverage of major professional and college sports leagues including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and WNBA.
NCSA2214 shared keywordsNCSA operates an online college recruiting platform where student-athletes build profiles, upload highlight videos and transcripts, search for colleges, and message college coaches directly. It also offers developmental coaching through IMG Academy and serves athletes, college coaches, and club/high school coaches.
CoachTube1719 shared keywordsCoachTube provides on-demand video-based training courses from professional, college, and youth-level coaches to help athletes develop their skills. The platform serves athletes and students globally with access to thousands of instructor-led courses across multiple sports and disciplines.
Fieldlevel1708 shared keywords

Companies competing with CoachUp for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Layoffs Hit Steph Curry-Backed CoachUpbostinno.streetwise.co · Jan 2017Why Steph Curry believes in private coaching platform CoachUp | Fortunefortune.com · Jul 2015CoachUp raises USD6.7m led by Point Judith Capital and General Catalyst Partners - Private Equity Wireprivateequitywire.co.uk · Nov 2013CoachUp raises $6.7 million, plans to add dance, yoga and fitness to sports offeringsboston.com · Nov 2013CoachUp Raises $6.7M in Series A Funding - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Nov 2013CoachUp Continues Unbelievable Growth, Raises $6.7M in Series Aventurefizz.com · Nov 2013CoachUp Launches to Connect Athletes with Private Coaches | BetaKitbetakit.com · May 2012CoachUp - Tech Company Profile - Gaebler.com Venture Capital Databasegaebler.com

Frequently asked questions

What does CoachUp do?
CoachUp is an online marketplace that connects athletes and parents with vetted, background-checked private sports coaches for booking and paying for training sessions. It also runs community offerings for youth sports content and for collegiate athletes building coaching businesses.
Who founded CoachUp?
CoachUp was founded by Jordan Fliegel, Arian Radmand in 2011.
Who are CoachUp's investors?
CoachUp's investors include Data Point Capital, PJC, Techstars, Breakaway Ventures, General Catalyst.
How much funding has CoachUp raised?
CoachUp has disclosed $1.5M raised across 1 round.
Where is CoachUp headquartered?
CoachUp is headquartered in Boston, US.