What Hack Reactor does

Hack Reactor is a private online coding bootcamp brand founded in 2012 in San Francisco, now operated by Galvanize and wholly owned by Stride Inc. (NYSE: LRN) following Stride's 2020 acquisition of Galvanize. The company delivers a 16-week, live, fully online Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp priced at $19,480, plus a 30-week part-time program that has been routed to sister brand Tech Elevator since the August 2023 operational consolidation. Curriculum covers full-stack JavaScript (React) and Python (FastAPI), PostgreSQL, Git version control, and GitLab CI/CD, with daily LLM prompting exercises from day 1, a Generative AI Literacy unit, and late-program GitHub Copilot integration; students are admitted via a 15-minute CCAT cognitive aptitude screen and a $100 non-refundable deposit. The Pathway Program extends embedded career coaching plus 180 days of structured post-graduation support, including Hiration AI resume/interview tooling, Huntr job tracking, and Frontend Masters access.

The business model is primarily B2C tuition, with payments collected upfront, on a 50/50 split, or via third-party lenders (Climb Credit, Clasp/FinWise Bank Payment Protection Loans); scholarships include the Represent Tech full-tuition award and a $2,500 Merit Scholarship for CCAT passers. A secondary B2B distribution channel is run by an in-house Partnerships team that places graduates into 1,100+ employer partners (Cisco, Uber, Salesforce, Google, Apple, Amazon, JPMorgan, Affirm, Slalom, CACI) at zero cost to the employer, complemented by a 2021 U.S. Department of Defense Prime contract for active-duty digital-skills training and a $500-per-referral alumni program on a 14,000+ member network.

The operating entity is Galvanize, the legal party on enrollment agreements, loan contracts, and the bursar function, with Hack Reactor positioned as a flagship consumer brand; the company does not sponsor student visas, does not enroll residents of North Dakota, New Mexico, or Nevada, and reports a self-reported $162,055 average alumni annual earnings figure in its 2024 Alumni Report.

Name

Hack Reactor

Legal name

Galvanize

Website

https://hackreactor.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hack Reactor is a private, online coding bootcamp brand owned by Galvanize (a Stride Inc. subsidiary) that runs a 16-week Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp at $19,480, plus structured career coaching, for adult career changers and veteran learners placed into 1,100+ employer partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coding Bootcamp

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), Computer Training (611420)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce & Career Transition Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAC), Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB)

Keywords

• Coding bootcamp
• Software engineering training
• Full-stack development
• Career transition programs
• Online tech education

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bootcamp Tuition: One-time tuition of $19,480 for the 16-week Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp, payable in full, split 50/50, or financed via third-party loans; $100 non-refundable course deposit due at enrollment, with California residents paying an additional $47.50 Student Tuition Recovery Fund fee.
2. Loan-Origination Facilitation Revenue (Indirect): Galvanize partners with Climb Credit (co-signer loans) and Clasp / FinWise Bank (no-cosigner Payment Protection Loans) to fund tuition; revenue is generated as a tuition provider paid by the third-party lender on behalf of the student.
3. Employer / Government Training Contracts: B2B revenue from partnerships with employers (e.g., Slalom, Uber, Cisco talent pipelines) and a 2021 U.S. Department of Defense Prime contract for digital-skills training; employer hiring services are provided at no cost as a talent channel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Hack Reactor operates a 16-week, fully live-online Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp that trains adult career changers with zero coding experience to become job-ready full-stack software engineers. Curriculum covers JavaScript, Python, SQL, CSS, HTML, Git, GitLab CI/CD, Generative AI Literacy, and GitHub Copilot. Embedded Pathway Program™ career services plus 1:1 coaching extend 180 days post-graduation, supported by an alumni network of 14,000+ and 1,100+ employer hiring partners.

Product overview

Hack Reactor is a single-brand online education platform built around a unified bootcamp portfolio rather than a modular SaaS platform. Its core product is the 16-week Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp (JavaScript, Python, SQL, CSS, HTML, plus AI literacy and GitHub Copilot training), complemented by the 30-week Part-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp now delivered through its consolidated partner brand Tech Elevator. Layered on top is the Pathway Program™ — a 1:1 career-services module that extends from bootcamp enrollment through 180 days post-graduation — and the Hack Reactor Alumni Network (14,000+ members) with Slack channels, Frontend Masters access, and the Alumni Referral Program. Specialized offerings include the Veteran Prep Course (VET TEC pathway) plus Represent Tech and Merit Scholarships that provide full-tuition and $2,500 awards respectively. All programs are live, online, and taught by industry-experienced instructors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tech Elevator: Sister coding bootcamp brand under Stride Inc. with which Hack Reactor consolidated operations in 2023; Tech Elevator now delivers the part-time beginner bootcamp previously offered under the Hack Reactor brand.

Products and services

• Full-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp The flagship Hack Reactor offering: a 16-week, fully live-online bootcamp for students with zero to beginner coding experience. Teaches full-stack JavaScript, Python, SQL, CSS, and HTML, with a dedicated Generative AI Literacy unit and GitHub Copilot training. Priced at $19,480 with a $100 non-refundable deposit and Pathway Program career coaching included.
• Part-Time Beginner Coding Bootcamp (via Tech Elevator) A 30-week part-time coding bootcamp delivered through Tech Elevator (a sister brand under Stride Inc. consolidated with Hack Reactor in 2023). Includes self-study, live online instruction on Tuesday/Thursday 6-8 p.m. EST or Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. EST, paired programming, and Pathway Program career coaching. Languages taught: full-stack JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS.
• Pathway Program™ Career Services Built-in career services program offered during the bootcamp and for up to 180 days after graduation. Includes 1:1 coaching, mock interviews (with Hiration AI platform access), GitHub project portfolio reviews, resume and LinkedIn refresh, salary negotiation strategy, networking exercises, and professional development workshops. Squad-based online meetups provide ongoing support.
• Hack Reactor Alumni Network
• Veteran Prep Course (VET TEC) Funding pathway for U.S. Veterans to enroll in the Beginner Coding Bootcamp. Approved under the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) program, which covers tuition plus housing allowance (VET TEC national funding ended in April 2024; renewal pending). Includes Vet Serve veteran-specific career services and prep materials.
• Represent Tech Scholarship Full-tuition scholarship program for the Beginner Coding Bootcamp. Application is by selecting interest in the scholarship on the bootcamp application, completing an asynchronous video interview, and meeting eligibility criteria. Competitive selection process with limited awards.
• Merit Scholarship Merit-based $2,500 scholarship available to all Hack Reactor bootcamp applicants who pass the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) as part of the admissions process. Awarded to applicants who meet admissions requirements.
• Alumni Referral Program Referral program in which Hack Reactor alumni receive a $500 Tango gift card when their first referral enrolls and completes the second week, plus another $500 upon program completion. Operates as a bottom-of-funnel distribution channel powered by the 14,000+ alumni base.

Quantifiable outcome

• $162,055 average annual earnings among 2024 Alumni Report respondents
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• GalvanizeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalvanize formally acquired Hack Reactor in 2018, combining two coding school leaders. The two brands have been jointly operated since, sharing admissions, finance, and career services infrastructure (e.g., admissions.galvanize.com, Galvanize bursar).
• Tech ElevatorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombined operations with Hack Reactor/Galvanize in late August 2023 under shared Stride Inc. ownership. Tech Elevator now delivers Hack Reactor's 30-week part-time beginner bootcamp; brings the combined alumni network to 18,000+ and a robust hiring network.
• HirationcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI-powered career-services platform integrated into the Pathway Program™. Provides a one-year premium membership to students and graduates, including AI-optimized LinkedIn profiles, customized resumes, and interview-prep feedback.
• Frontend MastersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides Hack Reactor graduates with one year of free access to 200+ in-depth frontend and full-stack courses on FrontendMasters.com, supporting continued post-bootcamp learning.
• U.S. Department of DefenseflagshipOthersAwarded a Prime contract in 2021 to provide digital-skills training for active-duty service members. Represents a major institutional/government customer relationship.
• TangominorGTM or Marketing PartnerGift-card fulfillment provider for the Alumni Referral Program — alumni receive a $500 Tango gift card on referral enrollment and another $500 on program completion.
• Criteria Corp (CCAT)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) used in Hack Reactor's admissions funnel; a 15-minute scientifically validated test that measures problem-solving, learning, and critical thinking.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flatiron School: Direct competitor operating full-stack and software engineering bootcamps with career-services and employer partnerships. Targets the same career-changer segment and is often listed alongside Hack Reactor on 'best bootcamp' rankings.
• Coding Dojo: Direct peer offering full-time and part-time online software development bootcamps with multiple stack tracks (Python, Java, MERN, .NET/C#), targeting the same career-changer segment with deferred-payment financing options.
• Tech Elevator: Sister coding bootcamp under common Stride Inc. ownership; consolidated operations with Hack Reactor in August 2023 and now delivers Hack Reactor's part-time beginner bootcamp. Operates an effectively overlapping curriculum, alumni network, and employer pipeline.
• Springboard: Direct peer offering mentor-supported online bootcamps in software engineering and data, with deferred tuition / ISA financing and 1:1 career coaching that closely mirrors Hack Reactor's Pathway Program™ model.
• Le Wagon: Global direct competitor operating immersive full-stack coding bootcamps (full-time and part-time, online and in-person) across 40+ cities, with career-services and alumni-network structures comparable to Hack Reactor's.
• General Assembly: Long-established direct competitor in immersive software engineering and data bootcamps, with similar B2B employer partnerships, career-services-led value proposition, and global live-online cohort format.
• BrainStation: Direct peer offering full-time and part-time online software engineering bootcamps plus career-services support, serving the same career-changer and professional-upskilling segment with employer-partner distribution.
• Fullstack Academy: Direct peer offering full-stack and cyber security bootcamps (live online and in-person) with deferred-tuition and ISA options, targeting career changers and serving employer partners across financial services and tech.
• TripleTen: Direct competitor in the AI-integrated, online, full-stack software engineering bootcamp space serving career changers. TripleTen is named alongside Hack Reactor in a 2026 best-bootcamps guide and offers similar tuition financing, deferred-payment plans, and AI-tool curriculum.
• App Academy: Direct peer offering full-stack coding bootcamps (in-person and online) with deferred-tuition / ISA financing and job-placement support. Operates in the same career-changer segment with overlapping employer hiring-partner channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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