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- 1Preply· Brookline, Massachusetts, United States
We power people’s progress.At Preply, we’re creating life-changing learning experiences by pairing the magic of human tutors with the power of AI. We help learners discover the perfect tutor, craft a personalized learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing – wherever they are in the world.With a global network of 100,000+ tutors teaching 90+ languages across 180 countries, Preply is shaping the future of learning. Backed by $150M in Series D funding, we’ve reached unicorn status and are scaling fast – all while staying grounded in our mission to make learning more personal, powerful, and human.Our team of 700+ Preplers brings together over 60 nationalities, working across hubs in Barcelona, London, Kyiv, New York and beyond.
- Series D
- 19.3k employees
- Founded 2012
- 2General Atomics· San Diego, California, United States
The freedom to explore. The promise to deliver. General Atomics, based in San Diego, CA, develops advanced technology solutions for government and commercial applications. Privately owned and vertically integrated, we have the freedom to invest in the most innovative technologies, and the resources to deliver them as products for customers around the world. Predator® unmanned aerial vehicles, TRIGA® research reactors, aircraft carrier launch and recovery systems, MagLev transport and fusion energy are some of our most innovative programs.
- Grant
- 11.7k employees
- 3Groupon· Chicago, Illinois, United States
We believe the best things in life happen offline. That belief shapes everything we build and every partnership we form.For consumers, we make it easy to say yes to their city. For merchants, we deliver real customers through real doors. Not impressions. Not clicks. People who show up.We move fast, we own outcomes, and we're hiring people who want to do the same. Explore our open roles and join a tech company that actually believes in scrolling less, living more. #TeamGroupon
- Post-IPO debt
- 10.3k employees
- Founded 2008
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- 4Quadient· Bagneux, Île-de-France, France
Quadient designs and builds human-centered, AI-driven automation solutions for business communications. Our software empowers hundreds and thousands of customers to create, deliver, and manage world-class communications with speed and ease. From financial automation and customer communications to mail and parcel management, Quadient reduces friction and waste so customers can focus on growth and customer connections.
- Series A
- 4k employees
- Founded 1924
- 5Scopely· Culver City, California, United States
Scopely is a leading global interactive entertainment and video game company, home to many top-grossing, award-winning franchises, including the most successful mobile game ever launched "MONOPOLY GO!," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star TrekTM Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions" and "Yahtzee® With Buddies," among many others.Scopely creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games across mobile, web, PC and console that empower a directed-by-consumerTM experience.Founded in 2011, Scopely is fueled by a world-class team and a proprietary technology platform PlaygamiTM that supports one of the most diversified portfolios in the games industry.Recognized multiple times as one of Fast Company’s “World’s Most Innovative Companies” and as a TIME100 “Most Influential Company In the World,” Scopely has surpassed $10 billion in lifetime revenue due to its ability to create long-lasting game experiences that players enjoy for years.Scopely has global operations across North America, Central America, EMEA and Asia, with additional game studio partners across four continents. Scopely was acquired by Savvy Games Group in July 2023 for $4.9 billion, and is now an independent subsidiary of Savvy.For more information on Scopely, visit: scopely.com.
- Secondary
- 3.9k employees
- Founded 2011
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