Tech Company Financing Transactions
Lynda.com Funding Round
On 1/14/2015, Lynda.com secured $186 million in funding from TPG Capital, Accel Partners and Meritech Capital Partners.
Transaction Overview
Company Name
Announced On
1/14/2015
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$186,000,000
Round
Undisclosed
Investors
TPG Capital (Lead Investor) (David Trujillo)
Accel Partners (Andrew Braccia)
Spectrum Equity (Vic Parker)
Proceeds Purpose
The financing will be used to accelerate acquisitions, growth and new content initiatives, and to continue to build the world-class team that supports those efforts.
Company Information
Company Status
Acquired or Merged
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
6410 Via Real
Carpinteria, CA 93013
USA
Carpinteria, CA 93013
USA
Phone
Website
Email Address
Overview
Lynda.com is an online learning company that helps anyone learn software, creative, and business skills to achieve personal and professional goals. Members receive unlimited access to a vast library of high quality, current, and engaging video tutorials taught by great teachers who are also working professionals.
Profile
Social Media
Company News
Facebook
YouTube
Management Team
Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Robison
Co-Founder
Bruce Heavin
Co-Founder
Lynda Weinman
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