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)

Meritech Capital Partners

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
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
Lynda.com LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Lynda.com Company Twitter Account
Company News
Lynda.com News
Facebook
Lynda.com on Facebook
YouTube
Lynda.com on YouTube

Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Robison
  Eric Robison LinkedIn Profile  Eric Robison Twitter Account  Eric Robison News  Eric Robison on Facebook
Co-Founder
Bruce Heavin
  Bruce Heavin LinkedIn Profile  Bruce Heavin Twitter Account  Bruce Heavin News  Bruce Heavin on Facebook
Co-Founder
Lynda Weinman
  Lynda Weinman LinkedIn Profile  Lynda Weinman Twitter Account  Lynda Weinman News  Lynda Weinman on Facebook


 

 

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