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An online school based in Beijing, caters to language learners aged 3 to 18 and has 70K+ students

Dongcheng District, ChinaFounded 2012Edtech
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2021
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Whales English

Whales English is an online education platform specializing in English language instruction for Chinese students. The company provides personalized classes taught by native English speakers, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Whales English operates in the online education market, targeting young learners who seek to improve their English proficiency. The business model is based on a subscription service where students pay for a set number of classes per month. Revenue is generated through these subscription fees. The platform is designed to create an engaging and interactive learning environment, with small class sizes that allow for individual attention. Teachers are provided with a proven curriculum and receive support to ensure effective teaching. The company aims to build strong relationships between teachers and students, fostering a supportive and enjoyable educational experience. Keywords: online education, English learning, personalized classes, native speakers, Chinese students, subscription model, interactive learning, small class sizes, proven curriculum, teacher support.

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At a glance

Founded
2012
Headquarters
Dongcheng District, China
Sector
Edtech
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

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10 investors on the cap table

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Seed1 investor entered at this stage

  • Hike Capital

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

  • Fresh Capital
  • Sino-Ocean Group
  • Shanhang Capital
  • Qingxin Capital
  • New Oriental Education & Technology

Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage

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Global footprint

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Workforce by country
23 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States28%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom18.7%
🇨🇳 China9.3%
🇪🇸 Spain8%
🇦🇺 Australia6.7%
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Web traffic by country
310 monthly visits
across markets
🇿🇦 South Africa96.8%
Top 1 markets shown

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