Classpert

What Classpert does

Classpert is a private online education platform that delivers advanced, project-based STEM courses through a self-serve web-based learning management system. Founded in 2019 and registered as Classpert LLC in Delaware with operational presence noted in Palo Alto, the company offers a focused catalog of four cohort-based programs (6-10 weeks each) — Building a Programming Language, The Art of Writing for Video Games, Making Embedded Systems, and Core Math for ML, AI and Data Science — alongside self-paced solo courses. Its value proposition is built on instructors who are original creators of technologies and authors of specialized books, including Roberto Ierusalimschy (creator of Lua), Elecia White, and Thomas Nield.

The platform runs on AWS infrastructure, integrates OpenAI for AI-powered learning tools, and uses Stripe and PayPal for payment processing, with social login via Google, GitHub, and Apple. Classpert markets to three primary personas: working technology professionals, university students and graduates seeking supplemental advanced training, and aspiring game developers; social proof is built on a logo wall featuring Google, Meta, Activision, Stanford, Roblox, Cloudflare, USC, Niantic, and PwC. Distribution is direct-to-consumer exclusively through classpert.com, supported by a broad paid acquisition footprint across Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bing, X, Reddit, and Pinterest plus email marketing via Sendgrid and Resend.

Revenue is generated through one-time course purchases (pay-as-you-go, perpetual access), with refund windows tied to cohort duration or 14-day self-paced terms. The company has raised $965,000 in seed funding (July 2020, led by Iporanga Ventures with Canary participating), operates with an 11-50 person team, and is led by co-founder and CEO Felipe Jordão Mattosinho alongside co-founder Thiago Damasceno. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and no revenue figure has been reported.

Name

Classpert

Legal name

Classpert LLC

Website

https://classpert.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Classpert is a self-serve online platform offering project-based STEM courses taught by original technology creators, targeting technology professionals, university students, and aspiring game developers seeking advanced cohort-based and self-paced learning.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online STEM Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Creator Course Marketplaces (Multi-Instructor Catalogs) (MPACALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Subject-Specific Courseware (Math, Science, ELA, Social Studies, etc.) (EDAFACAB), Teacher-Led Digital Lesson Packages & Instructional Resources (EDAFACAL), STEM & Computer Science Curriculum (EDAGAAAB)

Keywords

• Online STEM education
• Cohort-based courses
• Project-based learning
• Programming language courses
• AI and data science training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wilmington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations

Revenue model

1. Course Sales: Classpert generates revenue through the sale of STEM courses. The platform offers two course formats: cohort-based courses with structured timelines (8-10 weeks) and solo self-paced courses. Payments are processed through Stripe and PayPal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Classpert sells project-based, instructor-led STEM courses through its online learning platform. The catalog includes four courses in programming language design, video game writing, embedded systems, and math for ML/AI/data science, delivered via both cohort-based (6-10 week) and solo self-paced formats. Each course is taught by a recognized industry creator or author, with payments processed through Stripe and PayPal on a one-time, perpetual-license basis.

Product overview

Classpert is an online education platform offering high-level STEM programs through cohort-based courses. The platform delivers four distinct courses: Building a Programming Language (8 weeks), The Art of Writing for Video Games (10 weeks), Making Embedded Systems (10 weeks), and Core Math for ML, AI and Data Science (6 weeks). These courses feature world-class instructors who are authors and creators of industry-relevant materials, combining project-based learning with collaborative peer interaction. The platform operates on a per-course basis rather than a unified platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Building a Programming Language An 8-week, project-based course on programming language concepts and implementation, taught by Roberto Ierusalimschy, creator of the Lua programming language. Targeted at software engineers, language designers, and advanced computer science learners seeking to build a programming language from scratch.
• The Art of Writing for Video Games A 10-week, project- and book-centered course on video game writing and design, taught by Flint Dille and John Zuur Platten, writers of billion-dollar video game franchises. Targeted at aspiring and current game developers and narrative designers.
• Making Embedded Systems A 10-week, project-based and book-centered course on embedded systems development, taught by Elecia White, author of Making Embedded Systems. Targeted at embedded systems engineers and hardware-oriented developers.
• Core Math for ML, AI and Data Science A 6-week, project-based and book-centered course on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, AI, and data science, taught by Thomas Nield, author of Essential Math for Data Science. Targeted at ML engineers, AI practitioners, and data scientists needing to solidify their mathematical foundations.

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreTechnology or IntegrationAWS provides cloud computing infrastructure for hosting Classpert's services. Classpert uses AWS as its primary cloud computing provider for operating its learning management system and website.
• OpenAIcoreTechnology or IntegrationOpenAI provides AI capabilities for Classpert's AI-powered learning tools and products. The integration enables AI applications within the educational platform to enhance learner experience.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe handles payment processing for course purchases, managing credit card transactions securely. Stripe is a primary payment processor alongside PayPal.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayPal processes payments for course purchases as an alternative to credit card payments through Stripe.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Maven: Maven is a creator-led cohort-based course marketplace where individual experts teach premium, project-based courses to professionals. Closest direct analog to Classpert's model of paid cohort-based STEM courses taught by notable instructors.
• Brilliant: Brilliant offers STEM-focused interactive courses aimed at technology professionals and ambitious learners. It overlaps with Classpert's STEM focus, project-based pedagogy, and self-serve online delivery.
• Frontend Masters: Frontend Masters sells expert-led video courses in advanced web development and software engineering to professional developers. Comparable as a paid, expert-instructor-driven tech course platform.
• Educative: Educative offers self-paced, text-based courses in programming, system design, and ML for software engineers. Comparable as a paid tech course platform serving working professionals.

Broad incumbents

• MasterClass: MasterClass is a subscription-based creator-led video learning platform featuring world-renowned experts across many domains. It parallels Classpert's creator-as-instructor positioning at much larger scale and broader topics.
• Coursera: Coursera is a broad online learning marketplace offering university and industry courses in STEM, business, and more. It overlaps with Classpert's STEM catalog and self-serve model, though with vastly larger breadth and credential programs.
• DataCamp: DataCamp is a subscription-based platform specializing in data science, AI, and programming courses for professionals. Comparable as a STEM/data-focused paid learning platform serving working professionals.

Emerging players

• Scrimba: Scrimba offers interactive, project-based coding courses and bootcamps taught by working developers. Comparable as an emerging paid tech education platform with cohort and self-paced formats.
• Zero To Mastery: Zero To Mastery sells project-based courses in programming, ML, and engineering aimed at career advancement. Comparable as an emerging paid tech course platform targeting working professionals.

Others

• Arc.dev: Arc.dev is a hiring platform for developers that has expanded into cohort-based learning programs. It is adjacent rather than directly competitive, but addresses the same audience of working tech professionals seeking advanced skill development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/classpert
• Facebookfacebook.com/classpert
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/classpert

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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