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Maven

Backed byAndreessen HorowitzFirst Round Capital
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Maven is the platform where experts launch cohort-based courses — live, synchronous learning experiences taught in small groups. Instructors earn far more than recorded-course platforms, and students get a transformative learning experience with real accountability.

Location
Austin, USA
Raised
$30M
Stage
Series B
Founded
2020
Category
SaaS
Funding
VC-backed
Team
50-200

Funding figures as of Jul 2025 · not independently verified

Founders of Maven

  • Gagan Biyani
  • Wes Kao

Investors backing Maven

  • Andreessen Horowitz
  • First Round Capital

Frequently asked questions

What does Maven do?

Maven is the platform where experts launch cohort-based courses — live, synchronous learning experiences taught in small groups. Instructors earn far more than recorded-course platforms, and students get a transformative learning experience with real accountability.

Where is Maven based?

Maven is based in Austin, USA.

When was Maven founded?

Maven was founded in 2020.

How much has Maven raised?

Maven has raised $30M in their Series B round as of Jul 2025.

Who founded Maven?

Maven was founded by Gagan Biyani, Wes Kao.

Who has invested in Maven?

Maven is backed by Andreessen Horowitz, First Round Capital.

How Maven would pitch themselves

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01Target customer

Business teams looking for modern saas tooling — replacing legacy software or building net-new workflows in this category.

02Problem they solve

Maven is the platform where experts launch cohort-based courses — live, synchronous learning experiences taught in small groups. Instructors earn far more than recorded-course platforms, and students get a transformativ… The category has historically been served by tools that miss the modern workflow this product is built around.

03Key differentiator

Maven differentiates on create and sell cohort-based courses to your audience. Backed by Andreessen Horowitz + First Round Capital, $30M raised — the company has resources + validation to compound this thesis. Founded by Gagan Biyani + team.

04Go-to-market strategy

Growth-stage GTM — multi-channel revenue motion (direct enterprise sales, channel partnerships, marketplace listings). Vertical specialisation + verticalised AE teams targeting enterprise + mid-market.

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