Tech Company Financing Transactions

Linux Academy and Cloud Assessments Funding Round

Linux Academy and Cloud Assessments closed a $6.8 million Series A funding round on 10/25/2017. Investors included Arthur Ventures and private investors.

Transaction Overview

Announced On
10/25/2017
Transaction Type
Venture Equity
Amount
$6,800,000
Round
Series A
Investors

Arthur Ventures (Lead Investor) (Ryan Kruizenga)

Proceeds Purpose
The funding will be used to continue expanding the Linux Academy content catalog, as well as to grow our Cloud Assessments platform with the new training and hiring tools that it provides.

Company Information

Company Status
Private & Independent
Industry
EdTech
Mailing Address
125 Bear Creek Pkwy.
Keller, TN 76248
USA
Email Address
Not Recorded
Overview
Linux Academy offers the only cloud computing education platform that tests students in live server environments. Through self-paced courses, hands-on labs, six cloud servers, personal access to expert instructors, and an ever-growing learning library, Linux Academy caters to a range of skill levels from beginner to expert.
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YouTube
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Management Team

Title
Name
Email & Social
Chief Executive Officer
Anthony James
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Chief Information Officer
Stephen Smith
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Vice President
Terrence Cox
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VP - Customer Service
Ryan Beytell
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VP - Engineering
Michelle Gill
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VP - Engineering
David Smith
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VP - Finance
Hunter Ferrell
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VP - Human Resources
Shirley Martin
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VP - Product Management
Christophe Limpalair
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