2U

2U, Inc. is an education technology company headquartered in Lanham, Maryland, that specializes in providing cloud-based software and services to nonprofit colleges and universities. Founded in 2008, 2U operates primarily through two segments: the Graduate Program Segment, which focuses on online degree programs for students pursuing advanced education, and the Short Course Segment, aimed at working professionals seeking to enhance their skills through shorter, targeted courses. The company partners with educational institutions to deliver a comprehensive platform that includes tools and support for attracting, enrolling, and educating students globally. 2U's innovative approach blends live classes, engaging course content, and practical learning experiences, ensuring quality education regardless of location. The company’s services encompass not only technology and content development but also extensive student support from enrollment to graduation. This holistic approach positions 2U as a significant player in the online education landscape, helping institutions to compete effectively and enabling students to reach their full potential.

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edX

Acquisition in 2021
EdX is a non-profit, open-source enterprise providing free online courses from universities around the world. It offers more than 380 online courses 60 member institutions, composed of both global universities and a diverse group of prominent organizations. EdX is focused on transforming online and on-campus learning through methodologies, experiences, and research on an open-source platform. EdX is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and is governed by MIT and Harvard. Anant Agarwal, former Director of MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, serves as the first president of edX.

Trilogy Education Services

Acquisition in 2019
Trilogy Education is a workforce accelerator that empowers the world’s leading universities to prepare professionals for high-growth careers in the digital economy. From full-stack development to data analytics, Trilogy’s skills-based training programs bridge regional hiring gaps in more than 35 markets across North America. Since the company’s launch in 2015, thousands of working adults have successfully completed Trilogy-powered programs, and 1,500+ companies—ranging from startups to the Fortune 500—employ them. Learn more at www.trilogyed.com.

CritiqueIt Inc.

Acquisition in 2018
CritiqueIt provides rich-media annotation tools for real-time conversations on any asset. CritiqueIt believes feedback is critical to success. The team has created a suite of annotation tools that connect people to the thoughts, ideas and perspectives that shape their work. The company's technology reaches across market sectors by integrating seamlessly into existing technologies and platforms. Through distribution partnerships, we provide rich-media annotation to higher education, corporate training, automotive, K-12, retail and scientific services.

GetSmarter

Acquisition in 2017
GetSmarter, a wholly-owned subsidiary of 2U, Inc., is a digital education company that partners with the world's leading universities to select, design and deliver premium online short courses with a data-driven focus on learning gain.

Dyad.com

Seed Round in 2015
Dyad.com is a mentorship platform that has helped students earn over $27 million in scholarships to the world's best universities. Dyad Mentors guide students through the university admissions process with a free online library of instructional articles and videos and a digital workspace for face-to-face video-conferences and document reviews.
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