What CodaKid does

CodaKid is a Scottsdale, Arizona-based online coding education company founded in 2014 by Lauren Nguyen and David Dodge, originally as a brick-and-mortar kids coding academy before pivoting to a fully digital platform. The company delivers game-based programming instruction to children and teens ages 6-18 through three primary modalities: a self-paced subscription offering unlimited access to 85-100+ video courses and 900+ hours of project content, private 1:1 live tutoring from instructors sourced from top 50 US universities at $249-$450 per month, and structured group classes plus short-form virtual camps. Curriculum tracks span AI, Scratch, Python, Java/Minecraft, Lua/Roblox, JavaScript, Unity, Unreal Engine, web development, Arduino, and computer basics, taught via CodaKid's proprietary Mastery Method, a Socratic teaching approach designed to build deep conceptual understanding. The platform claims 100,000+ students across 120+ countries, holds multiple industry awards (Parents' Choice Gold, SIIA CODiE Finalist, Tillywig BrainChild), and maintains a 4.9/5 rating from 350+ Google reviews.

The business operates as a direct-to-consumer platform with a parallel B2B school channel and approved Education Savings Account (ESA) provider status in Utah, Texas, Arizona, and ACE/QESP. Revenue streams combine recurring subscriptions (self-paced at $29-$45/month and tutoring at $249-$450/month), episodic camp and workshop fees, and one-time gift bundles and physical gift boxes distributed through the website and Amazon. Marketing is content-led via an extensive coding-for-kids blog, SEO, a $100-give/$100-get referral program, and free trials (14-day self-paced, first tutoring session free). The company is privately held and bootstrapped, with no institutional investors disclosed in available sources.

Customer segments span parents of K-12 learners, homeschool families, and K-12 schools, with grandparents appearing as occasional purchasers. The four-person core leadership team is supplemented by a distributed network of contracted university-sourced instructors, and no headcount, revenue, or fundraising data has been publicly disclosed.

Name

CodaKid

Legal name

CodaKid

Website

https://codakid.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CodaKid is a Scottsdale-based online coding education platform serving children and teens ages 6-18 through self-paced video courses, live private tutoring, and virtual camps built around game-based learning in Minecraft, Roblox, Python, JavaScript, Unity, and AI.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Children's Online Coding Education

NAICS

Educational Services (611), Computer Training (61142), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Coding & Programming Learning Platforms (EDAFANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Text-Based Programming (Python, Java, C/C++) (EDAMACAB), Core Digital Curriculum & Courseware (Full Programs & Units) (EDAFACAA), Group & Class-Based Live Tutoring Platforms (EDANAGAB)

Keywords

• Children's coding education
• Online coding classes
• Kids programming courses
• Game-based learning
• STEM education platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Scottsdale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Self-Paced Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription for unlimited access to 100+ video courses and 900+ hours of student projects. Family plans available for up to 3 students under one parent account.
2. Private 1:1 Tutoring: Monthly subscription for private online coding lessons with dedicated instructors. Plans include 14 lessons/month at $249 or accelerated 18 lessons/month at $450. Billed month-to-month.
3. Course Bundles and Gift Certificates: One-time purchase of course bundles (e.g., Minecraft and Roblox Bundle at $99) and physical gift boxes sold via website and Amazon marketplace.
4. Camps and Workshops: Short-term camp programs (one week, two hours per day) covering topics like AI, Roblox, Minecraft, Python, Fortnite. Money-back guarantee offered.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CodaKid sells online coding education for children and teens (ages 6-18) through three delivery formats: self-paced video courses, live private 1:1 tutoring, and live virtual camps/groups. The curriculum teaches professional programming languages (Python, Java, JavaScript, Lua) and tools (Eclipse, Unity, Unreal Engine, Roblox Studio) via game-based platforms like Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and Scratch. Pricing is delivered as monthly/annual subscriptions, private lesson packages, and one-time camp or gift bundle purchases.

Product overview

CodaKid is an online coding education platform for kids and teens offering three primary learning modalities: Self-Paced Online Courses (subscription with 100+ video courses), Private 1:1 Online Lessons (live tutoring), and Online Group Classes/Camps. The platform uses game-based learning through popular games like Minecraft, Roblox, Fortnite, and professional engines like Unity and Unreal Engine. Course tracks span AI, JavaScript, Python, Java (Minecraft modding), Lua (Roblox), Scratch, Unity, Unreal Engine, Web Development, Arduino/Robotics, and Computer Basics. Programs serve ages 6-18 through self-study, private instruction, group classes, summer camps, and school partnerships. The CodaKid Mastery Method (Socratic approach) underpins all instruction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-Paced Online Courses Subscription self-study platform for kids and teens (ages 6-18) providing unlimited access to 100+ video courses and 900+ hours of project-based coding content with live instructor help desk support.
• Private 1:1 Online Lessons Live one-on-one coding tutoring delivered 50 minutes per session with a dedicated instructor, structured curriculum, homework assignments, and progress reports, designed for children ages 6-18.
• Online Group Classes Virtual group classes structured as 12-week weekly programs covering AI Academy, Minecraft Academy, and Roblox Academy in small live-instruction cohorts.
• Virtual Camps and Workshops Short-term intensive virtual camps (one week, two hours per day) covering Minecraft modding, Roblox game development, AI Agent Lab, Fortnite Creator Camp, Python, and other topics for children and teens.
• Coding for Schools Coding curriculum solution for K-12 schools, including remote engineering support, standards-aligned coursework, and instruction in real programming languages using professional tools.
• Gift Certificates and Physical Gift Bundles One-time-purchase digital gift certificates and physical gift boxes bundling access to specific CodaKid course tracks, sold directly via the website and through the Amazon marketplace.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000+ students learned coding and AI with CodaKid in 120+ countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Utah Future Assured (UFA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUFA is an approved Education Savings Account provider in Utah, allowing families to use state ESA funds for CodaKid coding education programs
• Texas ESAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorApproved ESA provider in Texas enabling families to fund CodaKid programs through state education savings accounts
• Arizona ESAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArizona state-approved Education Savings Account provider allowing ESA funds to be used for CodaKid coding curriculum
• ACE/QESPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorQuality Education Services Provider approved to offer CodaKid programs through education savings account funding mechanisms

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tynker: Tynker is a direct peer offering self-paced kids coding courses, Minecraft/Roblox content, and school-district licenses. Closely comparable subscription model, age range, and game-based curriculum approach.
• CodeWizardsHQ: CodeWizardsHQ offers live, instructor-led online coding classes for kids and teens with structured curricula. Direct competitor to CodaKid's private 1:1 and group class offerings, with comparable pricing and age targeting.
• iD Tech: iD Tech runs online and in-person coding camps, private lessons, and instructor-led programs for kids and teens. Closely comparable in camps, private tutoring, and age range, though with a stronger in-person heritage.
• CodeCombat: CodeCombat teaches real programming languages through a game-based learning platform for kids and schools. Comparable game-based approach, text-based languages (Python, JavaScript), and school/consumer channels.
• Create & Learn: Create & Learn offers live online coding and AI classes for kids with small-group instruction. Comparable live class format, age range, and AI/STEM curriculum (Python, Scratch, AI).

Broad incumbents

• Code.org: Code.org is the dominant nonprofit providing free K-12 coding curricula and the Hour of Code. Comparable in target audience and game-based learning approach, but non-commercial and free, anchoring the market and competing with CodaKid's free-trial funnel.
• Scratch (MIT): Scratch is the dominant free block-based coding platform for kids, used by CodaKid as a teaching tool. Functions as both a feeder (entry-level) and a free alternative to CodaKid's paid intro courses.
• Khan Academy: Khan Academy offers free K-12 educational content including introductory programming. Broad incumbent in the same parent/student purchasing universe, with a free model that competes with CodaKid's free trial funnel.

Emerging players

• Codingal: Codingal provides online coding classes for kids with live teachers and a self-paced platform. Comparable offering, with a stronger international footprint outside the US where CodaKid also operates.
• Outschool: Outschool is a marketplace for live online classes for kids, including coding. Overlaps with CodaKid on small-group live classes and parental buying journey, but covers many subjects beyond coding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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