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We provide live after-school tutoring to K-12 students in Vietnam
Marathon Education has raised $1.5M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Marathon Education.
Marathon Education was founded in 2021 by Duc Pham (Founder) and Tung Tran (Founder).
Marathon Education has raised $1.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Marathon Education provides live interactive tutoring classes to K-12 students in Vietnam, we're the fastest-growing edtech player disrupting the $5bn offline tutoring market by allowing students to learn online with the best teachers in large-class or small-class format.
The company is founded by Duc, former education private equity investor at TPG Capital - where Duc invested in K-12 education and edtech businesses in Vietnam & Southeast Asia. Duc co-founded Marathon with Tung - serial tech entrepreneur in Vietnam who grew his last startup - Christina's to 500 employees across 8 cities.
Marathon Education was founded in 2021 by Duc Pham (Founder) and Tung Tran (Founder).
Marathon Education has raised $1.5M in total across 1 funding round.
Marathon Education's investors include Forge Ventures, iSeed SEA, Raditya Pramana.
Marathon Education has raised $1.5M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.5M Pre-Seed in August 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2021 | $1.5M Pre Seed | Forge Ventures | ISeed SEA, Raditya Pramana | Announced |
Key people at Marathon Education.
Marathon Education is a Vietnamese edtech startup providing live after-school tutoring to K-12 students, primarily focusing on math and science courses aligned with Vietnam’s National Curriculum. It delivers interactive online classes in large or small groups, aiming to disrupt the traditional $5 billion offline tutoring market by offering scalable, high-quality education accessible nationwide. The company serves students seeking to improve academic performance and prepare for high school and university entrance exams, leveraging technology to connect them with vetted, effective teachers. Marathon has demonstrated strong growth momentum, securing significant funding rounds and expanding its reach across Vietnam with a focus on regional customization[1][2][3][4].
Founded in 2021 by Duc Pham, a former education private equity investor at TPG Capital with deep experience in K-12 education and edtech investments in Southeast Asia, and Tung Tran, a serial Vietnamese tech entrepreneur, Marathon Education emerged from their shared understanding of Vietnam’s fragmented tutoring market and the rising demand for quality online education. Both founders grew up attending after-school learning centers, which informed their vision. Early traction included raising $1.5 million in a pre-seed round and launching initially in Ho Chi Minh City, with plans to expand while adapting to regional cultural differences between northern and southern Vietnam[1][2][3].
Marathon rides the wave of digital transformation in education, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which shifted parental and student acceptance toward online learning. The company capitalizes on Vietnam’s large and growing K-12 student population, where private tutoring is widespread but fragmented and often offline. Market forces such as increasing internet penetration, government curriculum standardization, and demand for scalable, quality education solutions favor Marathon’s online model. By professionalizing tutoring and leveraging technology, Marathon influences the broader edtech ecosystem in Vietnam, setting new standards for accessibility, quality, and teacher support[2][3][4].
Marathon Education is positioned to become a leading player in Vietnam’s after-school tutoring market by continuing to expand its curriculum offerings and geographic reach. Future trends shaping its journey include ongoing digital adoption in education, increasing parental willingness to pay for online tutoring, and potential integration of advanced technologies like AI to personalize learning. As it scales, Marathon’s influence may extend beyond Vietnam into Southeast Asia, contributing to the modernization of tutoring and education delivery in emerging markets. Its founding vision of building an "after-school metaverse" suggests a long-term ambition to create a comprehensive, immersive learning ecosystem online[1][2][4].
