# Udacity

> Online tech education platform (nanodegrees and enterprise upskilling).

## Why it is interesting

Sebastian Thrun MOOC-to-vocational pivot — a16z-led B with CRV through unicorn D round.

## Profile

- **Stage:** acquired
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series B (Oct 2012): $15M led by a16z; CRV participated (TechCrunch)
- Series D (Nov 2015): $105M at $1B; a16z and CRV among investors (Udacity blog)

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/crv

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/udacity