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Provides individualized, personalized learning experiences to hundreds of thousands of students and business professionals

Huangpu, ChinaFounded 1998Edtech
Valuation $1–2.5B Last recorded · 2019
Revenue $100–500M Latest reported FY
Headcount 500–1k Current team size
Total funding $100–500M Disclosed equity funding
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About ITutorGroup

iTutorGroup operates as an online education platform, providing personalized learning experiences to a global client base that includes students and business professionals. The company was established in 1998 by Dr. Eric Yang, who drew upon his background teaching at the University of Tokyo and experience with an American internet company to create a platform that would remove geographical barriers in education. Initially known as VIPABC, the company pioneered live, interactive online lessons in Shanghai.

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The firm's business model is rooted in connecting students with a network of over 20,000 teaching consultants from 135 countries. It generates revenue through charges for its educational services, which include one-on-one and small group classes. The platform employs big data analytics and proprietary AI algorithms to match students with suitable teachers and customized digital content, drawing from over two decades of learner behavior data. This system, known as the Dynamic Course Generation System (DCGS), is central to personalizing learning paths and has been a key factor in the company's financial performance.

iTutorGroup's offerings are delivered through several distinct brands. TutorABC focuses on English-language learning for adults, while vipJr caters to the K-12 market with subjects like English, math, and coding. TutorMing is dedicated to Mandarin Chinese language instruction. Additionally, the company provides a video conferencing suite called LiveH2H for live interactions. Corporate training is another significant market segment, with tailored curriculum development and flexible scheduling for business clients like FedEx and Citibank.

Throughout its history, iTutorGroup has achieved significant financial milestones. It raised a total of $315 million over several funding rounds, with notable investors including Alibaba, Temasek, Qiming Venture Partners, and Goldman Sachs. In 2015, a Series C funding round of $200 million valued the company at over $1 billion, granting it unicorn status. In July 2019, the financial services company Ping An acquired a majority stake in iTutorGroup, integrating it into its smart education business ecosystem. More recently, in late 2021, the TutorABC brand was acquired by an international investment group led by Samuel Yang, a former investment banker, who now serves as the new chairman.

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Founded
1998
Headquarters
Huangpu, China
Sector
Edtech
Power Law
Unicorn$1–10B valuation tier

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Employees mapped 894 incl. 2 AI specialists
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🇨🇳 China · Huangpu HQ
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360 monthly visits
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🇺🇸 United States111.1%
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