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CodeCombat

YC W14

Seattle, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 45 employees · 10 known investors

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A browser-based multiplayer game that teaches Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to K-12 students through narrative challenges and puzzle-solving mechanics.

EdTechGamingEducationeLearningUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)

CodeCombat was founded in 2013 by Nick Winter.

NWNick Winter
Nick WinterCo-Founder, Chairman of the BoardNick Winter founded Skritter, an application for learning Chinese and Japanese character writing, before starting CodeCombat, a multiplayer game focused on programming education. He has also authored educational materials on motivation and productivity.
BMBrehan Maul
Brehan MaulChief Executive Officer

Board

VW
Veronica WuBoard director
ML
Matt LottBoard director

Investors · 10

StartFastlisted by StartFastNew York · $500K – $2M

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StartFast Ventureslisted by StartFast VenturesSyracuse
Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Allen & Companyreported

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Heron Rock AL Access FundsreportedSeattle

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Peak State VenturesreportedNew York · $100K – $15M

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Pegasus Tech VenturesreportedSan Jose

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Third Kind Venture CapitalreportedNew York · $50K – $5M

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Venture Investment AssociatesreportedPeapack

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Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$325.7K disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2016–2020

▶$325.7KraisedSep 2020 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(c)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Nicholas WinterExecutive Officer, Director
  • Veronica WuDirector
  • Matt LottDirector
Offering amount
$325.7K
Amount sold
$325.7K
Sales commissions
$16.3K
Placement agents
SI Securities, LLC
First sale
Sep 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06c
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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CodeCombat Raises $2M Seed Round, Launches New Game-Based Platform to Help Students Learn Computer Science and Codingglobenewswire.com · May 2016

Frequently asked questions

What does CodeCombat do?
A browser-based multiplayer game that teaches Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to K-12 students through narrative challenges and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Who founded CodeCombat?
CodeCombat was founded by Nick Winter in 2013.
Who are CodeCombat's investors?
CodeCombat's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, StartFast, StartFast Ventures, Y Combinator, Allen & Company, Heron Rock AL Access Funds, Peak State Ventures, Pegasus Tech Ventures and 2 more.
How much funding has CodeCombat raised?
CodeCombat has disclosed $325.7K raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is CodeCombat headquartered?
CodeCombat is headquartered in Seattle, US.