Deals
MasterClass Seeks Funding at About $800 Million Value
- Online education company looks to raise at least $100 million
- Celebrity-led classes cover arts, sports and business
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MasterClass, a startup offering online classes taught by celebrities, famous athletes and executives such as Walt Disney Co. Chairman Bob Iger, is in talks to raise more funding from investors, according to people familiar with the matter.
The San Francisco-based company is looking to raise at least $100 million valuing the company at about $800 million, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.