V School, the online training platform that teaches its students to code and design websites, has recently announced that it has raised an undisclosed amount in growth funding from Decathlon Capital Partners.
The startup plans to use the funds to launch its new cybersecurity and digital marketing academic programs and help fulfil its mission to help more veterans, BIPOC, and women launch careers within the technology industry. V school aims to give its students meaningful technology background and work experience to make success inevitable.
V School combines engaging asynchronous classroom instruction and immersive learning, allowing students to learn around busy schedules. Its technology training platform is individually tailored to fit each student’s needs to maximize their learning and career outcomes. It offers web development, UX/UI design, and cybersecurity courses.
Using a responsive learning model, each curriculum is customized to complement the student’s background and learning needs. The company uses their wide network to help students build a living portfolio by working on real-life projects that fill experience gaps so they can land their dream job in tech.
Speaking about the company, Co-founder & CEO of V School, Michael Zaro, said:
V School’s responsive learning technique sets it apart from universities and technology bootcamps. Our graduates are landing jobs in the tech industry at two times the average rate of university graduates or bootcamp attendees. That’s due to our responsive learning model, which allows students to progress based on mastery of skills and not course hours or credits. They are fully immersed in hands-on projects and always have access to all the materials they may need, which lets them move on to new skills on their timeline.
No V School equity, ownership, or control was exchanged for the capital from Decathlon Capital Partners. The firm will repay the investment through future revenues via a flexible, multi-year partnership.
Commenting on the fundraising, Vice President of Decathlon Capital Partners, Matt Hoffman, said:
V School’s dedication to eliminating barriers for people interested in the tech space has helped its exceptional growth. As V School continues to grow its student population and make the technology industry more accessible through its income share agreement and scholarships, Decathlon Capital Partners is excited to see the expansion of its programs and the launch of new ones.
