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Multiplayer programming game teaching computer science and coding skills through engaging gameplay for K-12 students and schools.
CodeCombat has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Key people at CodeCombat.
CodeCombat was founded in 2013 by Nick Winter (Founder/CEO).
CodeCombat has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Based in San Francisco, California, CodeCombat develops an educational multiplayer programming game designed to teach computer science and coding skills to middle and high school students. The software platform currently serves thousands of educational institutions globally and has historically reached a total registered user base of over 5 million active student players. Operating with a corporate workforce of approximately 45 employees, the enterprise provides specialized instructional tools that enable teachers without prior technical backgrounds to implement comprehensive computer science curricula within their classrooms. The organization previously participated as a backed portfolio company in the Y Combinator Winter 2014 accelerator batch and actively maintains its core source code as a publicly accessible repository on GitHub. CodeCombat was officially founded in the year 2013 by the founding executive team of Nick Winter, George Saines, and Scott Erickson.
CodeCombat has raised $8.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in August 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1, 2019 | $6M Series A | Veronica WU | BlueYard Capital, Cantos Ventures, Creative Ventures, First Bight Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Extol Capital, Oceanone Capital | Announced |
| May 1, 2016 | $2M Seed | — | Bolster Ventures, DFJ, BRE Pettis, Allen & Company, Shana Fisher, Third Kind Venture Capital | Announced |
Key people at CodeCombat.
CodeCombat was founded in 2013 by Nick Winter (Founder/CEO).
CodeCombat has raised $8.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
CodeCombat's investors include Veronica Wu, BlueYard Capital, Cantos Ventures, Creative Ventures, First Bight Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Extol Capital, OceanOne Capital, Bolster Ventures, DFJ, Bre Pettis, Allen & Company.
CodeCombat is an educational technology company that builds a multiplayer programming game designed to teach computer science fundamentals to middle and high school students. The platform uses an engaging fantasy game environment where players write real code to solve challenges, learning programming languages such as Python and JavaScript through interactive gameplay. CodeCombat serves thousands of schools and millions of students worldwide, aiming to democratize access to computer science education regardless of gender, race, or background. Its core mission is to make coding logic and syntax accessible, enjoyable, and effective for young learners, fostering foundational skills in computer science that prepare them for future technology careers[1][3][5].
CodeCombat was founded in 2013 in San Francisco by Nick Winter, George Saines, Scott Erickson, and Matt Lott. The founders met as college roommates at Oberlin College, where Nick and Scott studied computer science and George studied economics. Before CodeCombat, they worked together on Skritter, a language-learning app, where they identified a key educational challenge: learners struggle with difficult skills when taught intensively rather than through extensive practice. Motivated by their passion for gaming and programming, they created CodeCombat to teach coding through an immersive game that encourages learning by doing. Early traction came from positive feedback from young players and educators who found the game both fun and educational[1][2][3][4].
CodeCombat rides the growing trend of gamification in education and the increasing global emphasis on computer science literacy at the K-12 level. The timing is favorable due to widespread recognition of coding as a critical skill for the future workforce and the push to close diversity gaps in tech. Market forces such as school curriculum reforms, remote learning demands, and the rise of edtech platforms support CodeCombat’s growth. By making coding education accessible and engaging, CodeCombat influences the broader ecosystem by helping to cultivate the next generation of programmers and technologists, contributing to a more inclusive and skilled tech talent pipeline[3][5].
Looking ahead, CodeCombat is well-positioned to expand its reach globally and deepen its impact on K-12 computer science education. Trends such as AI integration in education, personalized learning, and continued emphasis on STEM will likely shape its evolution. The company may enhance its platform with adaptive learning technologies and broaden its curriculum to include more advanced topics. As coding becomes increasingly essential, CodeCombat’s influence as a fun, effective gateway to programming is expected to grow, helping to democratize tech education and empower diverse learners worldwide[3][5].
