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§ Private Profile · Galway, Galway, Ireland
Free online learning platform offering thousands of certificate & diploma courses for global adult learners, focused on workplace skills.
Based in Galway, Ireland, Alison is a for-profit educational technology company that operates a free online learning platform offering certificate and diploma courses focused on workplace skills. The ad-supported and freemium platform provides global users with access to over 4,000 active courses, generating revenue through advertising, premium subscriptions, and the sale of optional digital and physical certificates. Operating globally across 195 countries, the enterprise has scaled its user base to a milestone of 30 million registered learners and over 8 million graduates. In addition to core educational content, the platform expanded its career development offerings in 2021 by launching a free workplace personality assessment tool to help users match their traits with suitable employment paths. Backed by early funder, shareholder, and interim executive Patrick Lynch, the company was founded in 2007 by Mike Feerick.
Alison has raised $5.1M across 1 funding round.
Alison has raised $5.1M in total across 1 funding round.
Alison has raised $5.1M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $5.1M Pre-Seed in May 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2023 | $5.1M Pre Seed | — | Andreessen Horowitz, Cardumen Capital, Crescendo Venture Partners, Yellowhead | Announced |
Alison has raised $5.1M in total across 1 funding round.
Alison's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Cardumen Capital, Crescendo Venture Partners, yellowHEAD.