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CYPHER LEARNING
Company that specializes in e-learning platforms for universities, businesses, and organizations around the world
About CYPHER LEARNING
CYPHER LEARNING provides a cloud-hosted, AI-powered learning platform designed for academic, corporate, and entrepreneurial use. The company was founded in 2009 by Graham Glass, who currently serves as CEO. The inspiration for the company came from Glass's experience as a professor at the University of Texas, Dallas, where he identified the limitations of traditional learning management systems (LMS). His background as a computer science instructor and founder of a previous software company, The Mind Electric, shaped his vision to create a more engaging and scalable educational technology solution.
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The company was initially bootstrapped by Glass and operated as EDU 2.0. A significant milestone occurred in June 2021 when CYPHER LEARNING secured its first external funding, a $40 million growth equity round led by Invictus Growth Partners. This capital was aimed at accelerating sales, marketing, and product development.
CYPHER LEARNING operates on a B2B and B2C model, serving educational institutions (K-20), businesses of all sizes, and individual entrepreneurs. Its client base includes major corporations like McDonald's and government bodies such as Qatar's Ministry of Education. Revenue is generated through subscriptions to its platforms, with pricing starting at an estimated $15,000 annually, and through e-commerce functionalities that allow clients to sell their own courses.
The core offering is an all-in-one platform that combines the functionalities of an LMS, a Learning Experience Platform (LXP), and AI-driven content development tools. The platform is delivered through three distinct products: NEO for the academic sector, MATRIX for businesses, and INDIE for entrepreneurs. Key features include course authoring, automation of administrative tasks, competency mapping, detailed analytics, and gamification elements like leaderboards and badges to enhance learner engagement. The platform is known for its user-friendly interface and custom branding options. It supports over 50 languages and integrates with a wide range of enterprise applications such as Salesforce, Zoom, and Microsoft 365. Keywords: learning management system, LMS, LXP, AI learning platform, corporate training, K-20 education, online course platform, employee training software, skills development, competency-based learning, personalized learning, gamification in learning, Graham Glass, NEO LMS, MATRIX LMS, INDIE LMS, e-learning solutions, Invictus Growth Partners, educational technology, corporate learning, course authoring
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- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Sector
- Edtech
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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