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Treehouse is an online technology school that offers beginner to advanced courses in web design, web development, mobile development and game development tau...
Treehouse has raised $57.6M across 6 funding rounds.
Key people at Treehouse.
Treehouse was founded in 2008 by Daniel Rhodes (Founder).
Treehouse has raised $57.6M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Treehouse is an online technology school that offers beginner to advanced courses in web design, web development, mobile development and game development taught by a team of expert teachers. Its courses are aimed at beginners looking to learn coding skills and embark on a career in the tech industry.
In May 2016, Treehouse launched the Techdegree program, a comprehensive learning program focused on helping people learn the skills they need to start a tech career. Through earning a Techdegree certification, a student will challenge themselves, deepen their skills, and prove their knowledge to potential employers. All in 6-12 months, on their own schedule.
Treehouse believes that understanding, communicating with and controlling technology is a fundamental skill that everyone should have the opportunity to learn. Through learning with Treehouse, each student is given the opportunity to learn the valuable skills they need : whether they have existing, little or no previous experience : to confidently take control of their future.
Key people at Treehouse.
Treehouse is an online technology school offering courses ranging from beginner to advanced levels in web design, web development, mobile development, and game development. Its mission is to democratize access to computer science education, enabling people worldwide to change their lives by gaining coding skills and entering the tech workforce. Treehouse serves primarily adult learners and career changers seeking affordable, scalable, and accessible tech education. Over its first decade, Treehouse taught over 1,000,000 students, focusing on rebooting the talent pipeline in America and globally[1][3].
Treehouse was founded in 2010 by Ryan Carson and his wife Gillian Carson, originally under the name "Think Vitamin Membership" in the UK. It evolved from Ryan’s earlier in-person coding workshops in London starting in 2004, which grew into a full-time training business. Inspired by the need for affordable and scalable online education, Ryan transitioned to an online model, launching Treehouse in 2011 with initial angel investment from notable tech figures like Kevin Rose and Reid Hoffman. The company later raised a $4.75 million Series A and relocated to Portland, Oregon, scaling its team and offerings[1][2][3].
Treehouse rides the trend of online education and workforce reskilling, particularly in technology fields where demand for developers continues to outpace supply. The timing is critical as traditional computer science degrees remain expensive and inaccessible for many, while employers seek job-ready talent. Treehouse’s model aligns with market forces favoring flexible, affordable, and outcome-driven learning solutions. By rebooting the talent pipeline and partnering with public institutions, Treehouse influences the broader ecosystem by expanding access and diversifying the tech workforce[1][3].
Looking ahead, Treehouse is positioned to deepen its impact on tech education by expanding apprenticeship programs and partnerships that bridge learners to employment. Trends such as remote work, lifelong learning, and diversity initiatives will shape its journey. As the CEO role transitioned to Jason Gilmore, with his extensive software industry experience, Treehouse may evolve its product offerings and scale its influence further in the global talent development space[6]. The company’s foundational mission to change lives through accessible tech education remains a powerful anchor for its future growth and ecosystem impact.
Treehouse has raised $57.6M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Series A in October 2024.
Treehouse was founded in 2008 by Daniel Rhodes (Founder).
Treehouse has raised $57.6M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Treehouse's investors include Flourish Ventures, Album VC, Alumni Ventures, C2 Investment, Left Lane Capital, Jared Hecht, Night Capital, Path Ventures, SV Angel, David Vélez, Joe Speiser, Rob May.
