Coding Mind

What Coding Mind does

Coding Mind, Inc. is a privately held K-12 coding and AI education institution founded in 2016 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company delivers project-based programming instruction to school-age students from beginners (block programming via Scratch and LEGO) through advanced competitive programming (Python, Java, C++, USACO preparation), with an additional Enrichment Passion Project track supporting college applications, university lab research, and startup launches. Co-founded by U.S. Computer Science professors, Coding Mind reports having helped thousands of students gain admission to top universities and guarantees at least one competition participation per semester.

The company's technology backbone is a proprietary learning ecosystem spanning four integrated platforms: CM Base, an online textbook repository with lesson-exercise-project structure; CM Craft, a practice platform with Python and Java assessments (22 and 11 topics respectively), video lectures, performance dashboards, and leaderboards; CM Trail, an experimental LMS with homework submission, point-based chapter unlocking, and CM Rewards; and ShareMyWorks, a student portfolio platform. Curriculum is organized into 60+ courses across seven levels (L1-L7) and includes AI/ML tracks covering regression, classification, neural networks, generative AI tools (ChatGPT, DALLE, Deepseek), and prompt engineering.

Coding Mind generates revenue through monthly class memberships priced from $200 (group) to $590 (1v1 fast-track), $29 trial classes, and $349-$399 summer camps. Distribution combines 9+ physical campuses across California (Irvine, Arcadia, Diamond Bar, San Diego, Hollywood), Indiana (West Lafayette), and Washington (Redmond, Bothell, Factoria) with remote instructor-led delivery and school partnership channels. Marketing relies on the website, social media (WeChat, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok), email newsletters, a referral program, and free trial classes as the primary acquisition vehicle. The company operates without disclosed external funding, acquisitions, or parent company ownership.

Name

Coding Mind

Legal name

Coding Mind, Inc.

Website

https://codingmind.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Coding Mind is a private K-12 coding and AI education institution founded in 2016, serving students from beginners through advanced competitive programming across 9+ campuses in California, Indiana, and Washington via proprietary learning platforms and project-based instruction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Coding and AI Education

NAICS

Computer Training (61142), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Introductory Coding (Block-Based & Beginner) (EDAMACAA), Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied) (EDAMACAG), Coding, Game Design & Computer Science Camps (EDAMALAD), Integrated Tutoring + Learning Content Platforms (Curriculum + Tutors) (EDANAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 coding education
• Youth programming courses
• Competitive coding training
• AI education for students
• Coding summer camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Class Memberships: Recurring monthly subscription for group or 1-on-1 coding classes, with tiered pricing based on class format and student level. Students attend weekly classes with flexible scheduling options.
2. Trial Classes: One-time payment for initial trial class to experience Coding Mind's teaching approach before committing to full enrollment.
3. Summer Camps: Seasonal intensive programs offered during summer months with project-based learning outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Coding Mind teaches K-12 students programming and AI through project-based, learn-by-doing courses delivered in-person at multiple US campuses and online. Offerings span group classes, 1-on-1 instruction, summer camps, and college-application enrichment projects, supported by proprietary platforms (CM Base, CM Craft, CM Trail) that combine curriculum, practice assessments, and progress tracking.

Product overview

Coding Mind is a coding and AI education institution founded in 2016, offering a unified platform ecosystem with three integrated learning tools: CM Craft (interactive practice platform), CM Base (curriculum repository), and CM Trail (progress tracking and grading system). Their core offerings include K-12 competitive coding courses, college enrichment projects, and summer camps, spanning skill levels from block programming (L1) through college-level algorithm training (L7). Programs are delivered through multiple campuses across California, Indiana, and Washington, with both in-person and online instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CM Craft: A practice platform for students to hone programming skills at their own pace, featuring Python and Java assessments, video lectures, and progress tracking.
• CM Base
• CM Trail

Products and services

• Competitive Coding Courses Complete K-12 coding education pathway covering block programming through Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, robotics, and game development, with project-based learning designed to prepare students for USACO, ACSL, and AP CS exams. Offered via monthly group and 1-on-1 subscriptions across multiple skill levels (L1-L7).
• Enrichment Passion Project College application enrichment program featuring goal-driven project plans, customized topics aligned to different majors, university lab research opportunities, and startup launch support for high school students seeking differentiated admissions outcomes.
• Summer Camp 2026 Seasonal intensive summer coding programs featuring AI-first thinking, competition-ready projects, platform publishing (App Store, Google Play, Steam), and startup development activities for K-12 students.
• Trial Class One-time introductory class offered to prospective students and their parents as a low-friction entry point before committing to a monthly subscription membership.
• School Partnership Program Coding Mind provides curriculum and instructors to K-12 partner schools for integration into in-class and after-school programs, enabling schools to deliver structured coding education without building internal capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of students admitted to top universities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stanford UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing instructor sourcing and curriculum development collaboration. Coding Mind hosts sessions with Stanford faculty to discuss cutting-edge research and advancements in computer science.
• Georgia Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner contributing to academic-industry connections. Faculty from Georgia Tech participate in curriculum development and knowledge sharing sessions with Coding Mind.
• Partner Universities (various)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple university partners provide research opportunities for students, contribute to curriculum development, and help keep teaching methods current with academic advancements.
• Partner SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchools integrate Coding Mind's curriculum into regular school hours and after-school programs, serving as a distribution channel for Coding Mind's educational services.
• Partner Cities/OrganizationsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCity organizations and community groups partner with Coding Mind to provide coding education opportunities in their local areas.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iD Tech: iD Tech runs in-person summer camps and year-round STEM/coding/AI programs for K-12 students across the US. It is the closest scale competitor to Coding Mind, offering comparable project-based curricula, summer camp formats, and premium pricing with broader geographic reach.
• Code Ninjas: Code Ninjas operates a K-12 coding franchise model with hundreds of physical centers across North America offering after-school, weekend, and summer coding programs. It competes head-to-head with Coding Mind's campus-based approach and shares the parent-decision-maker customer profile.
• Juni Learning: Juni Learning provides 1-on-1 online coding, math, and college-prep courses for K-12 students with structured level-based curricula (similar to Coding Mind's L1-L7). It directly overlaps on Python/Java/C++ instruction and subscription-style pricing.
• CodeWizardsHQ: CodeWizardsHQ delivers live, instructor-led online coding classes for K-12 students across Python, JavaScript, and web development. It mirrors Coding Mind's group and 1-on-1 subscription tiers and competitive coding curriculum pathway.
• Codingal: Codingal is a K-12 coding education platform offering live classes, competitions, and a teacher network across multiple geographies. It overlaps with Coding Mind on Python/Java curricula, competition prep (USACO-style), and tiered pricing.
• Create & Learn: Create & Learn offers live online small-group K-12 STEM and coding classes taught by US-based instructors, covering Scratch, Python, AI/ML, and competitions. Its curriculum structure and parent-decision-maker sales motion directly parallel Coding Mind.
• Tynker: Tynker is a self-paced K-12 coding platform with block-based and Python/Java curricula widely used in schools and at home. It competes with Coding Mind's CM Craft practice layer for self-serve learners and shares school partnership GTM.

Emerging players

• NewCode: NewCode provides AI-native coding and AI-application education for K-12 students, with focus on generative AI, prompt engineering, and product building. It overlaps with Coding Mind's newer AI/Generative AI curriculum and college-app positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Code.org is the leading nonprofit K-12 computer science curriculum provider, offering free introductory coding content used widely in US schools. It sets baseline expectations for beginner coding education and competes indirectly with Coding Mind's introductory offerings.
• Outschool: Outschool is a marketplace for live online K-12 classes including coding, AI, and STEM taught by independent instructors. It competes with Coding Mind for parent-driven online class purchases and offers a much wider catalog of coding subjects and price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/coding_minds

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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