Viswise Academy, Inc.

What Viswise Academy, Inc. does

Viswise Academy, operated under parent entity Viswise Global LLC, is a New York-based 501(c)(3) educational organization (EIN: 85-2331341) that delivers financial literacy, investment, communication, leadership, and career training to K-12 students and adults. The company's curriculum is organized into Youth Financial Intelligence, Investment, Communication, and Entrepreneurship & Leadership Series, with newer additions covering AI film production (AI Film Full-Stack Course, SEEDANCE 2.0 workshop) and AI system building (VibeCoding). The primary customer segment is K-12 students aged 7-18, with parents and families as the secondary buyer persona; the company also serves young entrepreneurs through targeted programs.

Viswise delivers all courses online through the LearnWorlds learning management system, which provides course hosting, video delivery, student accounts, and payment processing, supplemented by Zoom live seminars and asynchronous video content. The platform supports OAuth-based social login via Google, LinkedIn, Facebook, and X. WeChat functions as a parallel sales and support channel under the handle VisWise_Academy, enabling the company to engage Chinese-American families directly. Distribution is self-serve: students browse the course catalog, enroll, and access content through personal accounts.

The business model is community-led and transaction-based. Revenue derives from one-time course fees (ranging from $30 for a 60-minute SEEDANCE 2.0 workshop to $350 for the AI Film Director beginner course) and an affiliate referral program that pays commissions for referred students. The company cultivates customer acquisition through parent networks, volunteer teaching assistant programs (college students), a YouTube channel (ViswiseKidTalk TV), email newsletters, and partnerships with institutions including the UN Training Division (UN Youth Leadership Program with 85 enrolled students), Alliance for Impact, and UA3 (NYC food pantry collaboration covered by the New York Times). Viswise reports 30,000+ cumulative audience reach, 3,000+ parents and K-12 students enrolled in finance/investment programs, and an alumni network spanning eight Ivy League institutions.

Name

Viswise Academy, Inc.

Legal name

Viswise Global LLC

Website

https://viswiseacademy.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Viswise Academy is a New York-based 501(c)(3) educational organization delivering online financial literacy, investment, leadership, and AI courses to K-12 students and families via the LearnWorlds LMS and community-driven enrollment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Financial Literacy, Budgeting & Personal Finance (EDAMAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leadership, Character Education & Values Development (EDAMAIAG), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN)

Keywords

• K-12 financial literacy
• Youth education services
• AI video production courses
• Debate training programs
• Investment education

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course Enrollment Fees: Individual course fees for AI film production, VibeCoding, SEEDANCE 2.0, and K-12 STEM/finance programs. Courses are sold as one-time purchases or per-session enrollment.
2. Affiliate Program: Commission-based referral program where affiliates earn commissions for referring students to Viswise courses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Viswise Academy is a private New York-based educational organization (EIN: 85-2331341) that delivers financial, investment, communication, leadership, and career training to K-12 students and adults through online courses. Core offerings include AI film production courses (SEEDANCE 2.0, VibeCoding AI System Foundation, AI Film Full-Stack Course), Youth Financial Intelligence Series, Youth Investment Series, Youth Communication Series (public speaking and debate), Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series, the UN Youth Leadership Program, and Kid Fun STEM+ Minicamp, delivered via the LearnWorlds LMS platform, Zoom live classes, and YouTube content.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SEEDANCE 2.0 AI Video Workshop (60分钟掌握SEEDANCE 2.0) 60-minute online workshop teaching the SEEDANCE 2.0 AI video generation tool. Covers short video creation trends, prompt writing for video generation, and AI video workflow for platforms such as YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and Instagram Reels. Target audience: content creators and beginners.
• VibeCoding AI System Foundation (Vibe Coding AI系统基础构建营) Three-phase practical system for learning VibeCoding and AI system building. Level 1 covers 10 hours of content on transitioning from conversational AI use to building AI systems, including structured prompting, multi-AI agent collaboration, automation system setup, and AI film storyboarding, with bundle pricing available for full program progression through to AI Movie production.
• AI Film Full-Stack Course (AI电影全栈认知与结构构建) AI film production introductory course for beginners covering the complete AI video creation ecosystem, scriptwriting logic, character arcs, conflict design, and shot language. Students learn to use AI tools and build storytelling skills as part of the three-phase AI film production track.
• Youth Financial Intelligence Series Curriculum series for K-12 students covering financial literacy topics including Kids CEO, Kids Budget Planning, finance education, and foundational money management.
• Youth Investment Series Investment-focused curriculum for K-12 students covering Kids Investment Games, investment fundamentals, and competition preparation.
• Youth Communication Series Communication skills curriculum for K-12 students including public speaking and debate training.
• Youth Entrepreneurship and Leadership Series Curriculum covering entrepreneurship training, social impact project development, design thinking workshops, and leadership skills for high school students.
• UN Youth Leadership Program Program delivered in partnership with the UN Training Division covering UN SDG goals and social impact project development, with sessions taught by UN officials.
• Kid Fun STEM+ Minicamp Multi-day STEM minicamp for K-12 students covering Robotics, Personal Finance, and Public Speaking/Debate, with sessions offered at scheduled dates (e.g., Dec 19-23, Dec 26-30).

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Training DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver UN Youth Leadership Program. 85 students enrolled in the program attending over 20 sessions taught by UN officials. Curriculum focuses on UN SDG goals and social impact project development.
• Alliance for ImpactminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLinked as community partner on the Viswise Academy website, potentially for social impact initiatives and volunteer programs.
• UA3 (NYC non-profit)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative partnership in NYC food pantry action. Viswise students and volunteers participated alongside UA3 to deliver over 1 million pounds of food to low-income seniors, reported in NY Times.
• Chinese Coffee Club Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation disclosed in privacy policy. Both organizations are managed by VisWise LLC team. Free webinar registrants agree to receive newsletters from both entities.
• Harvard Debate Summer WorkshopsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerViswise instructors Deano Pape (curriculum coordinator) and Matt Stannard (instructor) have roles in Harvard Debate Summer Workshops, creating indirect academic credibility.
• LearnWorldscoreTechnology or IntegrationLearning management system (LMS) provider powering the Viswise Academy platform. Handles course delivery, student management, video hosting, and payment processing integration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stockpile: Stockpile is a fractional investing platform for kids and teens — a niche emerging player overlapping with Viswise's Investment Series and kids investment competitions.
• Zogo: Zogo gamifies financial literacy for students and partners with banks and universities — a niche emerging player in youth financial education that competes for the same demographic Viswise targets.
• Cuemath: Cuemath delivers online math and STEM enrichment for K-12 with a live-class model — similar to Viswise's Kid Fun STEM+ Minicamp and Robotics offerings, with international scale.

Direct peers

• Outschool: Outschool is a marketplace for live, small-group K-12 enrichment classes — directly comparable to Viswise's group tutoring and summer camp model. Both sell live online classes to parents seeking supplemental education.
• Greenlight: Greenlight offers financial literacy and money management for kids and teens — overlapping with Viswise's financial intelligence and investment curriculum. Both target parents seeking to build financial capability in their children.
• Junior Achievement (JA): JA is a long-standing nonprofit focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship for K-12 students — directly comparable to Viswise's Youth Financial Intelligence, Investment, and Entrepreneurship Series. Both compete for the same school and after-school channel and similar donor/grants.
• Junior Achievement Finance Park: JA Finance Park is a financial literacy simulation program for middle and high school students — directly comparable to Viswise's Kids Budget Planning and Investment Games curricula.

Broad incumbents

• Investopedia Academy: Investopedia Academy offers paid courses on investing, trading, and personal finance — comparable to Viswise's Investment Series for adult learners and older students, with a much broader brand.
• Khan Academy: Khan Academy is a free, broad K-12 educational platform covering financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and college prep — a broader incumbent that competes with Viswise's supplemental curriculum on accessibility and scale.
• Varsity Tutors: Varsity Tutors provides 1-on-1 and small-group K-12 tutoring, test prep, and enrichment classes — directly comparable to Viswise's small-group tutoring and public speaking/debate offerings, with broader enterprise reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCIhirMyULcNOd_FwebOzKRQ/featured
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wisdom-academy-llc

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

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