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Outlier

Oakland, US · Founded 2015 · 7 known investors

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Outlier offers dual enrollment college courses to high school students across the United States, enabling them to earn transferable college credit from the University of Pittsburgh while fulfilling high school requirements. The platform provides instructor-led, interactive online coursework designed to prepare students for college-level academics and build soft skills.

Founders & leadership

Outlier was founded in 2015 by Sean Byrnes.

SB
Sean ByrnesFounder · CEO2015–2022Managing Partner at Lucid Fog

Board

MK
Michael KimBoard director

Investors · 7

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$32.7M disclosed across 4 of 5 rounds · 2015–2025

▶$24.2MraisedJan 2020 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Sean ByrnesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael KimExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alex RosenDirector
  • Satya PatelDirector
  • Joseph FloydDirector
Offering amount
$24.2M
Amount sold
$24.2M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$6.2MraisedFeb 2018 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Alex RosenDirector
  • Sean ByrnesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael KimDirector
Offering amount
$6.4M
Amount sold
$6.2M
First sale
Jan 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedOct 2016 · 10 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KimDirector
  • Sean ByrnesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.2M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Oct 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.2MraisedJul 2015 · 13 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael KimDirector
  • Sean ByrnesExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1.2M
Amount sold
$1.2M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
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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2 people who came through Outlier went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Outlier do?
Outlier offers dual enrollment college courses to high school students across the United States, enabling them to earn transferable college credit from the University of Pittsburgh while fulfilling high school requirements. The platform provides instructor-led, interactive online coursework designed to prepare students for college-level academics and build soft skills.
Who founded Outlier?
Outlier was founded by Sean Byrnes in 2015.
Who are Outlier's investors?
Outlier's investors include Gaingels, Jackson Square Ventures, Arrive, Capital One Ventures, GSV Ventures, GV (Google Ventures), Ridge Ventures.
How much funding has Outlier raised?
Outlier has disclosed $32.7M raised across 4 of its 5 known rounds.
Where is Outlier headquartered?
Outlier is headquartered in Oakland, US.