🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 25/2021
GoStudent raised EUR 205 million in a Series C round in June 2021, reaching a valuation of EUR 1.4 billion and entering unicorn territory. The round was co-led by DST Global and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with participation from a broad group of high-profile global growth investors. The funding marked a milestone for the Vienna-based EdTech company and for the Austrian startup ecosystem.
GoStudent — key deal facts
| Company | GoStudent |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
| Amount raised | EUR 205M |
| Valuation | EUR 1,4 Billion |
| Round | Series C |
| Investors | DST Global (https://dst-global.com/) SoftBank Vision Fund 2 (https://visionfund.com/) Tencent (https://www.tencent.com/en-us/index.html) Dragoneer (https://www.dragoneergrowth.com/) Coatue (https://www.coatue.com/) Left Lane Capital (https://www.leftlanecap.com/) DN Capital |
| Sectors | EdTech |
Who invested in GoStudent?
The Series C drew capital from DST Global, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Tencent, Dragoneer, Coatue, Left Lane Capital, and DN Capital. The combination of SoftBank Vision Fund 2 and Tencent alongside specialist growth funds such as Coatue and Left Lane Capital signals strong institutional conviction in the online tutoring market at scale. The investor mix spans the United States, Asia, and Europe, reflecting GoStudent's international growth ambitions.
What does GoStudent do?
GoStudent is a Vienna-based EdTech company founded in 2016 by Felix Ohswald (CEO) and Gregor Müller (COO). The company operates a subscription-based online tutoring marketplace that connects K-12 students with qualified tutors for live 1:1 video sessions across more than 30 school subjects. The platform originated as a WhatsApp-based homework service before evolving into a dedicated app serving students across more than 24 countries. With over 1.5 million tutoring sessions delivered monthly, GoStudent established itself as Europe's most valuable EdTech company at the time of this round.
GoStudent valuation & multiples
No existing multiples analysis was provided for this deal. For context on valuation benchmarks relevant to EdTech platforms, EV/Sales and EV/EBITDA ranges vary materially by growth stage and geographic market. Explore Venionaire DealMatrix's EdTech sector multiples pages for current comparable data.
Explore the benchmarks: Series C EdTech.
Frequently asked questions
How much did GoStudent raise in its Series C?
GoStudent raised EUR 205 million in its Series C round in June 2021.
What is GoStudent's valuation?
GoStudent's valuation at the time of its Series C was EUR 1.4 billion.
Who invested in GoStudent?
The round was co-led by DST Global and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, with Tencent, Dragoneer, Coatue, Left Lane Capital, and DN Capital also participating.
When was GoStudent founded and where is it based?
GoStudent was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Vienna, Austria.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.