ADPList has raised $1.0M in total across 1 funding round.
ADPList's investors include Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), Gaurav Munjal.
ADPList has raised $1.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $1.0M Seed in June 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | $1.0M Seed | Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA), Gaurav Munjal |
ADPList is a Singapore-based education technology company that operates the world's largest free mentorship platform, connecting learners with over 32,000 mentors in fields like AI, UI/UX design, product management, software development, and marketing across 140+ countries.[1][2][5][6] It builds a global community platform facilitating services such as portfolio reviews, resume reviews, interview preparation, and knowledge-sharing sessions, serving individuals seeking professional growth, including students and young professionals, while solving the problem of accessible, high-quality mentorship.[2][4][5] With $2.3M raised, including from Sequoia Capital India and Goodwater Capital, and over 100 million minutes of mentoring delivered, ADPList demonstrates strong growth momentum, evidenced by a +256 Mosaic Score increase and features at events like Dovetail’s Insight Out 2025.[2][3]
ADPList was founded in 2020 (with some sources noting 2021) by Felix Lee, a designer from a humble upbringing in Singapore, who serves as Co-founder and CEO, setting the company's vision and embedding creative roots into its culture.[2][3] The idea emerged from Felix's entrepreneurial journey and a commitment to free mentorship, accelerating during the pandemic when professional development needs surged; he decided to go full-time after early traction.[3] Key pivotal moments include raising $1.3M in 2021 from top investors like Sequoia Capital India and Goodwater Capital, growing to 25,000+ mentors from companies like Netflix, Airbnb, and Google, and hitting 100 million minutes of sessions.[2][3] Felix's recognition on Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia and Tatler's Generation T lists in 2023 humanizes its rise as a grit-driven mission to future-proof careers in the AI era.[3]
ADPList rides the wave of remote learning and AI-driven career upskilling, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for accessible professional development amid job market shifts.[3] Its timing aligns with explosive growth in edtech and mentorship needs, as professionals future-proof skills in AI, design, and tech—market forces like global talent mobility and free knowledge-sharing amplify its reach.[2][3][6] By influencing the ecosystem through 100 million+ minutes of impact and events like Insight Out 2025, it empowers startups, students, and incumbents, reducing barriers in a competitive landscape dominated by paid alternatives.[2][3]
ADPList is poised for exponential scaling, leveraging its mentor network and funding to expand into emerging fields like AI ethics and automation, while trends in lifelong learning and hybrid work fuel demand.[2][3][6] Expect deeper integrations with corporate training and potential Series A to hit new user milestones, evolving its influence from a niche platform to a cornerstone of global talent development. This mentorship powerhouse, born from one designer's vision in Singapore, continues to elevate careers worldwide, proving free access unlocks boundless potential.[1][3][5]
