
Go1
OperatingGo1 is a South African eLearning startup which offers digital learning for entire workforce.
- EdTech
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Series D
- Founded 2015
- go1.com ↗
- Total raised
- $280M
- disclosed
- Last round
- $200M
- Series D · Jun 2021
- Rounds
- 8
- since 2015
- Employees
- 201-500
About Go1
Go1 is a South African eLearning startup which offers digital learning for entire workforce. The platform collates existing learning material from leading global educational institutions into a central digital library, making corporate training simple for employees and employers.
Go1 presentation
Watch on YouTube ↗Go1 funding8 rounds
All 8 rounds →Go1 has raised $280M across 8 rounds. The latest is a $200M Series D announced 21 Jun 2021.
- $40MSeries CSeries C, $40M, $40M raised to date
- $200MSeries DSeries D, $200M, $240M raised to date
SLA Funding Index · grey is capital raised before each round
Who has invested in Go1
| Announced | Round | Lead · investors | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2021 | Go1 Series D21 Jun 2021 Led by SoftBank Vision Fund +2 | $200M | |
| 18 May 2020 | Go1 Series C18 May 2020Lead not disclosed | Lead not disclosed | $40M |
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Go1 founders & team
- Chris EigelandCo-Founder
- Vu TranCo-Founder
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- GEMS AfricaJohannesburg, South Africa
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Frequently asked about Go1
- Where is Go1 based and when was it founded?
- Go1 is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa and was founded in 2015.
- Who founded Go1?
- Founders listed for Go1 include Chris Eigeland (Co-Founder) and Vu Tran (Co-Founder).
- How much funding has Go1 raised?
- Go1 has raised $280M across 8 funding rounds. Its latest, a $200M Series D, was announced on 21 Jun 2021.
- Who has invested in Go1?
- Backers include SoftBank Vision Fund, Salesforce Ventures and AirTree Ventures.
- What sector is Go1 in?
- Go1 operates in EdTech, SaaS and E-Learning.

