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MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses taught by experts in various fields.

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product · 1 with a free plan
2015
founded
$195M
raised · 3 sourced rounds
4.3/5
average rating · 15 reviews
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About MasterClass

MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses taught by experts in various fields. It offers instruction across categories such as arts & entertainment, business, food, music, sports & gaming, writing, and more. MasterClass serves individuals seeking to learn new skills or deepen their understanding from renowned professionals.

Products by MasterClass

Entry price: the cheapest paid plan on each vendor's pricing page. Ratings: Toolradar reviews, or the review sites' average (G2, Capterra, Trustpilot and others) with their count when we have too few of our own. Rankings: Toolradar Data, Nov 3, 2026.

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MasterClass funding

$195M disclosed across 3 rounds. Only rounds with a published source that names MasterClass are listed.

  1. Series E$100MMay 2020

    Fidelity Management & Research Company (lead), Owl Ventures, 01 Advisors, NEA, IVP, Atomico, NextEquity Partners

  2. Series D$80MSep 2018

    IVP (lead), Javelin Ventures, NEA, Advancit Capital, Atomico, Evolution Media

  3. Series B$15MFeb 2016

    NEA (lead), Javelin Venture Partners, Bloomberg Beta, Novel TMT Ventures, Advancit Capital, Harrison Metal, WME Ventures, Downey Ventures

MasterClass: Frequently Asked Questions

What does MasterClass do?

MasterClass is an online education platform that provides video-based courses taught by experts in various fields. It offers instruction across categories such as arts & entertainment, business, food, music, sports & gaming, writing, and more. MasterClass serves individuals seeking to learn new skills or deepen their understanding from renowned professionals.

What products does MasterClass make?

Toolradar lists one MasterClass product: MasterClass (Learn from the world's best in arts, business, sports, and more).

Does MasterClass have a free plan?

Yes. It has a free option: MasterClass (freemium).

Who are MasterClass's competitors?

Companies whose products Toolradar lists as alternatives to MasterClass's: Michael Affronte (Linkedin Learning), Udemy, Frontend Masters, Coursera and Skillshare.

When was MasterClass founded?

MasterClass was founded in 2015.

How much funding has MasterClass raised?

MasterClass has raised $195M in disclosed funding across 3 rounds with a published source. The latest is a Series E ($100M) in May 2020.

Who invested in MasterClass?

Investors named in MasterClass's funding rounds include Fidelity Management & Research Company, IVP and NEA.