Outschool laid off 31 employees, or 18% of its workforce, amid a market downturn after rapid growth and fundraising.
SourceA live online learning platform that empowers kids ages 3–18.
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Outschool is a remote-first K–12 education marketplace that helps families discover live, small-group online classes, tutoring, and self-directed learning experiences led by independent educators.
Primary product
Live online small-group classes and tutoring marketplace for kids ages 3–18
Founded
2015
Headquarters
San Francisco, California, United States
Team size
1,000-2,000
Work style
Remote
Industry
E-Learning Providers
Sub-industry
K–12 online learning marketplace / edtech
Offices
7 jobs at Outschool
Business model
Stage
Series D / late-stage venture
Total raised
$240.5M
Latest round
Series D · Oct 2021
Latest amount
$110M
Leadership
Co-founder; former CEO (stepped back in Feb 2026)
Chief Operating Officer; co-leading the company while a new CEO is identified
CTO / Head of Engineering; co-leading the company while a new CEO is identified
CFO / Head of Finance
Head of People
Head of GTM
General Counsel & Head of Government Affairs
Investors
Remote-first, mission-driven, and explicitly values learning by doing, scaling to grow impact, and disrupting the status quo. The company emphasizes company-first thinking, bias to action, strong opinions, engagement, determination, and a hands-on approach.
Work style
Remote
Compensation
Public signals indicate competitive salaries plus stock options, 401(k), and broad benefits; public job postings also emphasize remote-work stipends and learning perks. I did not find a public salary band.
Benefits
Pricing
Teacher-set class pricing with Outschool marketplace/service fees; also per-class purchases and membership/credit plans.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$50M-$60M
Estimated monthly visits
2M
Traffic estimate as of Jan 2026
Outschool · Feb 2026
Outschool announced a leadership transition: Amir Nathoo stepped back from leading the company, while COO Xueyan Wang and CTO Andy Chiu moved into co-leadership as the company searched for a new CEO.
Outschool · Jan 2026
The company launched a live virtual space-learning event that connected students with real research experiences.
PR Newswire · Jun 2025
Outschool and Sora Schools launched summer camps and reciprocal discounts for families in alternative education settings.
PR Newswire · Jun 2025
Outschool partnered with OpenEd Academy to give enrolled students free Outschool credits and broaden access to flexible personalized learning.
PR Newswire · Jun 2024
Outschool introduced Courses, aimed at homeschool and alternative education families, with structured yet personalized academic experiences and payment plans that may qualify for ESA funding.