MasterClass
PrivateLast Round
Series F
May 13, 2021
Est. Valuation
$2.75B
Total Funding Raised
$461.4M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
MasterClass is an EdTech company that provides an online education platform offering video-based vocational courses taught by celebrities, athletes, and business executives.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
Streaming Platforms, Subscription Commerce, Content Creation, HR
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Non-AI
Keywords
Price History
Caplight MarketPrice™ estimate for MasterClass, published with a 90-day delay.
Caplight MarketPrice™
$13.66
per share, as of October 2024
-41.4%
2-year change
The most recent months of MarketPrice™ are available to Caplight clients.
Caplight MarketPrice™ is an estimate of private secondary market pricing, shown here on a delayed basis for illustrative purposes only. It may be incomplete, is subject to change, and may not be relied upon for any purpose or considered investment advice.
MasterClass Comparables
Compare MasterClass with similar companies based on industry and business-model similarity.
| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Maestro Media | 85% | |
| Brentwood Associates | 77% | |
| The Great Courses | 77% |
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MasterClass Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series F | May 13, 2021 | ||||
| Series E | May 20, 2020 | ||||
| Series D | Sep 6, 2018 | ||||
| Series C | Mar 28, 2017 | ||||
| Series B | Feb 23, 2016 | ||||
Series A | Jan 1, 2015 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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MasterClass Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| BAM Elevate | Series F |
| RPS Ventures | Series F |
| Balyasny Asset Management L.P. | Series F |
| Cleo Capital | Series F |
| IMG | Series B |
| Bonnier Capital | Series F |
| Otter Rock Capital | Series A |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Sep 23, 2026
Launching MasterClass at Work for B2B sales.
- Jul 30, 2026
Collaboration announced for Executive program.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesOct 22, 2026
Masterclass launches Perform Under Pressure, a class that helps members stay calm and perform under pressure, in California on Oct 22nd '26; the class is available now exclusively on MasterClass.
- launchesOct 8, 2026
Masterclass launches Redefining Grief: Building Resilience Through Loss, a class offering research-backed practices to help members move through major loss with resilience and hope, exclusively on MasterClass in California on Oct 8th '26.
- launchesOct 6, 2026
Masterclass launches 'Other People's Business,' a weekly audio and video podcast hosted by CEO David Rogier that explores the money, power, and decision-making behind businesses, with Martha Stewart as its first guest and new episodes available Wednesdays on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and other podcast platforms, on Oct 6th '26.
- identified_as_competitor_ofSep 28, 2026
In Sep '26, online learning platform Masterclass competes with Udemy, Inc. for attention in the online education market, according to rollingstone.com.
- identified_as_competitor_ofSep 28, 2026
In the online education market, Masterclass competes with Coursera Inc. for attention, according to Rolling Stone.
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MasterClass Filings
Explore SEC and related filing metadata, where available.
| Type | Date | Amount Offered | Amount Sold | Filing | Pages | Download |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about MasterClass's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is MasterClass a public or private company?
MasterClass is a private company.
What is the current stock price of MasterClass?
MasterClass is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks MasterClass's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is MasterClass worth (valuation)?
MasterClass's valuation is estimated at $2.8B based on funding round data.
Can I buy MasterClass stock?
MasterClass shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was MasterClass's last funding round?
MasterClass's most recent funding round was Series F on May 13, 2021.
Who are the main investors in MasterClass?
Key investors in MasterClass include New Enterprise Associates, Fidelity Management & Research Company, Harrison Metal, Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), Javelin Venture Partners.
Will MasterClass IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for MasterClass.
How can I track MasterClass secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in MasterClass's shares on secondary markets.