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Netology Group
The largest company in the Russian-speaking space specializing in full-cycle online education
About Netology Group
Netology Group, a trailblazer in Russia's EdTech landscape, was founded by Maxim Spiridonov and Julia Spiridonova in 2009. The company embarked on its journey by offering online courses in internet projects, web development, and e-commerce. This initiative marked the beginning of a new era in Russian online education, catering to a growing demand for digital skills.
In 2014, Netology Group underwent a significant transformation by merging with Foxford, another prominent player in the online education sector. This merger expanded their reach and diversified their offerings, solidifying their position as a leader in the industry.
The company's growth attracted substantial investment, and in 2017, a Russian billionaire invested over $20 million into Netology Group. This funding was pivotal in scaling their operations and enhancing their educational platforms.
Further cementing its status, in 2018, Severgroup acquired a stake in Netology Group. This acquisition was a testament to the company's robust growth and its potential to shape the future of online education in Russia and beyond.
Today, Netology Group continues to innovate and expand, providing a comprehensive range of educational courses to students, professionals, and businesses. Their journey reflects the dynamic evolution of the EdTech industry and underscores the transformative power of online learning.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Moscow, Russia
- Employees
- 199
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 69.7/100
- Industry
- Education
- Sector
- Edtech, Hard Tech
- Business model
- Manufacturing
- Client focus
- b2c
- Investment activity
- 1 company, latest 2014
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- MERGER
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIVATE PLACEMENT VC✓Equity / VC | Aug 2017 | $20M | $60M | SeverGroup | — |
| SECONDARYOther financing | Jan 2017 | $540K | — | Flashpoint | — |
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Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Netology Group is 1.2K monthly website visits, down 71.4% over the last three months. Netology Group's team grew 2.6% over the past year.
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Investors
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Series A2 investors entered at this stage
InVenture Partners
Flashpoint
Other known investors2 additional known investors
Foxford- SESeverGroup
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