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Leland
Coaching marketplace for education and career goals
About Leland
Leland is a digital platform that connects individuals with a network of over 500 professional coaches across more than 50 career and admissions categories. The startup operates in the online coaching and mentoring market, serving a broad client base that includes students, professionals, and anyone seeking to achieve specific goals.
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Leland's business model is centered on providing affordable, custom-tailored coaching services. Users can browse through a vast selection of experts, schedule free introductory calls, and then choose a coach that fits their needs and budget. The coaches help clients create a concrete plan and work with them step-by-step to reach their goals within a set timeline.
The company also offers an "Experience Guarantee" to ensure customer satisfaction and confidence in their coaching purchase. This feature sets Leland apart from other consulting firms, as it provides a safety net for clients, ensuring they get value for their money.
In addition to one-on-one coaching, Leland hosts free events featuring expert advice on various topics, such as college admissions and crafting standout personal statements. These events provide additional value to their users and help to attract new clients.
Leland generates revenue by charging for the coaching services provided on its platform. The pricing is competitive, making it an attractive alternative to more expensive consulting firms.
At a glance
- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Palo Alto, United States
- Employees
- 335
- Open positions
- 109
- Dealroom signal
- 90.5/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sub-industry
- Education Providers, Learning Tools and Resources
- Sector
- Edtech, Matchmaking, Coach, Lifelong and Consumer Learning
- Business model
- Marketplace & ecommerce
- Client focus
- b2c
Latest news
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Nov 2024 | $12M | $48M | Forerunner Ventures · Contrary Research · GSBackers · inVest Ventures | ↗ |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jan 2024 | $7M | $28M | Undisclosed | ↗ |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Leland is 420K monthly website visits, down 16% over the last three months. Leland's team grew 0.9% over the past year.
Open positions
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Investors
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Seed5 investors entered at this stage
Salt VC
Contrary Capital
Goodwater Capital
FJ Labs
Next Play Ventures
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
Forerunner Ventures
Contrary Research
GSBackers
inVest Ventures
GSV
Other known investors2 additional known investors
SaxeCap
Scott Roberts
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
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