CodeCombat
YC W14Seattle, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 45 employees · 5 known investors
A browser-based multiplayer game that teaches Python, JavaScript, and other programming languages to K-12 students through narrative challenges and puzzle-solving mechanics.
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)
CodeCombat was founded in 2013 by Nick Winter.
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Nick Winterin𝕏Co-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.
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Brehan MaulinCEO
Board
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Veronica WuBoard director
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Matt LottBoard director
Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$325.7K disclosed across 1 round · 2020
▶$325.7KraisedSep 2020 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(c)
▶$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
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 4
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Codingal350 shared keywordsCodingal offers online after-school programs combining human teachers and AI-powered learning to teach coding, AI, math, and public speaking to K-12 students globally. The platform helps children build foundational computer science skills and future-ready competencies through live classes and self-paced learning paths.
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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, Y Combinator, Peak State Ventures, Pegasus Tech Ventures, Third Kind Venture Capital.
- How much funding has CodeCombat raised?
- CodeCombat has disclosed $325.7K raised across 1 round.
- Where is CodeCombat headquartered?
- CodeCombat is headquartered in Seattle, US.


