Denver education software startup Guild Education is the latest company to achieve unicorn status, in the wake of announcing the closing of its $157 million Series D funding round.
Leading the round was ex-American Express CEO Ken Chenault via General Catalyst. Emerson Collective, Iconiq Capital and Lead Edge Capital all joined in the funding round as well.
2019 has been a watershed year for the emergence of female-led unicorn companies. In a male-dominated business field, a unicorn company is still a rare thing – hence the nickname – so it goes without saying that female-led unicorns are even rarer finds in the misty forests of finance. But this year is on track to break the record for most female-led unicorn companies announced.
Earlier this year, Glossier, Rent the Runway, and The RealReal – among quite a few others – joined the ranks of private startups valued at $1B dollars or more.
Guild’s “lifelong leaning platform” offers classes for adults who look to move forward in their lives and career, offering support from start to finish.
Guild Education employees anonymously told Comparably:
“Transparent, inspiring, and dynamic. They communicate an enduring belief in the growth of their people, as well as a belief in the growth potential of every partner and student served.”
“A mindset toward celebration and growth.”
“The impact you can tangibly make as an individual and a pace of change that celebrates collaborative projects.”
