Udemy Inc

History of Udemy Inc

Udemy Inc. was founded in 2010 by Eren Bali, who wanted to create a platform that would democratize access to high-quality education. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California. Initially, the platform focused on technology and business-related courses, but over time, it has expanded to include a range of subjects, such as arts, language, health, and lifestyle.

In 2012, Udemy raised $12 million from investors, and by 2013, it had over 3 million registered students and 6,000 instructors. In 2014, the company raised an additional $32 million, which it used to expand its team and improve its platform. The same year, Udemy launched its mobile app, which allowed students to take courses on their smartphones and tablets.

As of 2021, Udemy has over 50 million students and over 155,000 courses available on its platform. The company has also expanded globally, with offices in Brazil, India, Ireland, and Turkey. Udemy's mission continues to be to provide access to high-quality education to everyone, regardless of their location or background.