Udemy

Udemy was founded in 2010 by Eren Bali, Oktay Caglar, and Gagan Biyani, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company operates an online marketplace that allows independent instructors to create and sell courses, and also offers Udemy Business, a subscription platform for corporate training and workforce development.

The platform hosts courses covering software development, IT certifications, business skills, data science, and creative subjects, with content available in multiple languages. Udemy Business serves corporate clients seeking employee upskilling and reskilling programs, competing with providers such as Coursera, LinkedIn Learning, and Pluralsight.

Udemy went public on the Nasdaq in November 2021 under the ticker UDMY. Prior to its IPO, the company raised funding from investors including Insight Partners, Norwest Venture Partners, and Naspers. The company has made acquisitions over the years, including CoachHub-style corporate learning tools and content platforms to expand its enterprise offering.