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CreativeLive

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Rocket Ship Rating: 79 out of 100

CreativeLive is one of the world’s leading online education platforms for creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners.

  • Higher education & upskilling
Status
Acquiredas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Business model
B2C
Founded
2010
Customers
creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and lifelong learners
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

Since 2010, the platform has empowered more than 10 million students across the globe with access to world-class instruction in photography, design, business, music, and more, all from the comfort of home.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$3.8MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round2013-03-22

Funding rounds

Round, 2013
2013-03-22
Round, 2012
$3.8M2012-09-26, SEC form D sold, 3 investors
Round, 2012
2012-06-26
Round, 2012
2012-06-26

About the company

Status notes
In December 2025, CreativeLive entered a new chapter when it was acquired by CourseHorse, an online marketplace of live classes, workshops, and experiences.

Exit

Acquisition
2025-12
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