WhiteHat Jr

Intro and history: WhiteHat Jr is an ed-tech startup founded by Karan Bajaj in 2018. The company is based in Mumbai, India, and offers online coding classes to children. The platform focuses on teaching kids from age 6-18 about programming and helps them build commercial-ready games, animations, and apps. In 2020, the company was acquired by BYJU's, another Indian ed-tech company, for $300 million. Industry: EdTech Product, Services and Operations: WhiteHat Jr provides one-to-one online coding classes. The curriculum includes teaching kids about the basics of coding, app development, game development, and machine learning. The platform uses a live, interactive online platform to deliver these classes. Funding Details: Before its acquisition by BYJU's, WhiteHat Jr raised $11 million in Series A funding from Nexus Venture Partners, Omidyar Network India, and Owl Ventures. Acquisitions: WhiteHat Jr was acquired by BYJU's in August 2020 for $300 million. Awards and Achievements: WhiteHat Jr has been recognized for its innovative approach to teaching coding to kids. It has been featured in various media outlets for its success in the ed-tech industry.