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Whales English
An online school based in Beijing, caters to language learners aged 3 to 18 and has 70K+ students
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Dongcheng District, China
- Sector
- Edtech
- Power Law
- Colt$25–100M revenue
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed1 investor entered at this stage
Hike Capital
Series A5 investors entered at this stage
- FCFresh Capital
- SGSino-Ocean Group
- SCShanhang Capital
- QCQingxin Capital
New Oriental Education & Technology
Series B and later4 investors entered at this stage
- SCShanhang Capital
- QCQingxin Capital
- SGSino-Ocean Group
New Oriental Education & Technology
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