StudySoup
Company

Last deal

$106.35K

Amount

Debt Financing

Stage

31.01.2017

Date

3

all rounds

$2.11M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
StudySoup is a peer-to-peer learning marketplace for college students.

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founded date

20.03.2012

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Debt Financing

IPO status

Private

Description

The company's platform allows students to buy and sell class notes, study guides, and tutoring services. Top students can earn money by sharing their knowledge with their peers. StudySoup provides resources, products, and tools to help students succeed in their higher education journey.
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