TeachMe.To, a platform that simplifies learning for beginners, has secured $2 million in seed funding, led by 1984 Ventures, with contributions from Common Metal, Alumni Ventures, and a syndicate of angel investors including Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI; Ben Lauzier, former VP of Product & Growth at Thumbtack; Vivek Patel, former CPO at Yelp; and Brent Turner, President of Rover.
This funding will fuel growth and introduce enhancements to create a comprehensive lesson experience.
TeachMe.To makes acquiring new skills easy and accessible for various types of learners, while also providing opportunities for talented athletes to monetize their skills. The platform allows students of all ages to find and book local lessons with nearby, affordable, and friendly coaches in over 100 U.S. cities. Currently, TeachMe.To offers lessons in sports such as pickleball, golf, tennis, and surfing.
The platform also enables vetted coaches to expand their client base or venture into coaching by connecting with students seeking introductory lessons or ongoing training. Top earners on TeachMe.To are already earning over $5,000 per month.
Nick O’Brien, CEO of TeachMe.To, expressed pride in the platform’s rapid growth and its ability to serve nearly every U.S. city with hundreds of daily lesson bookings. The company aims to establish itself as the premier platform for booking sports lessons while expanding into additional skills, from music to cooking, in the coming year.
Ramy Adeeb, Founder and General Partner at 1984 Ventures, highlighted TeachMe.To’s role in encouraging people to venture out, have new experiences, and learn new skills in a post-pandemic world. Adeeb praised the team for their marketplace insights and rapid scaling of the business, emphasizing their potential to become the top destination for in-person lessons.
During early beta testing in over 100 U.S. cities, TeachMe.To reported hundreds of daily lesson bookings on its platform and an impressive average instructor rating of 4.9.
We’ve seen other coaching platforms like this emerge.
