Who Owns Coursera?
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Coursera
A global online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates, and degree programs that compete with LinkedIn Learning for workforce upskilling.
Coursera appears to be independent with no parent company.
Coursera
A global online learning platform offering courses, professional certificates, and degree programs that compete with LinkedIn Learning for workforce upskilling.
Coursera appears to be independent with no parent company.
Major Shareholders
Coursera
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
The Vanguard Group (aggregate / VGI and related subsidiaries) Aggregate beneficial ownership reported in prior Schedule 13G/A as 16,116,748 shares (Vanguard subsequently disaggregated reporting in early 2026). Figures reported by Coursera based on Vanguard filings; outstanding shares used for percentage: 169,333,436. | Institutional | 9.5% | Dec 2025 |
Baillie Gifford & Co. Reported sole dispositive power over 14,590,942 shares per Schedule 13G filed Feb 5, 2026; percentage computed vs. 169,333,436 shares outstanding as of April 30, 2026. | Institutional | 8.6% | Feb 2026 |
Caledonia (Private) Investments Pty Limited / Caledonia US, LP Amendment to Schedule 13G reported shared voting and dispositive power over 12,052,670 shares (filed Feb 17, 2026). | Institutional | 7.1% | Feb 2026 |
New Enterprise Associates (NEA) — NEA 13 / NEA 17 (combined) Combined holdings reported in NEA schedule (10,661,886 shares in NEA 13 and 2,205,883 shares in NEA 17) — total 12,867,769 shares; reported in Coursera proxy (NEA-related entities disclosed in proxy). | Institutional | 7.6% | Feb 2024 |
BlackRock, Inc. Amendment to Schedule 13G (Apr 17, 2025) reported sole dispositive power over 10,687,252 shares; percentage computed vs. 169,333,436 outstanding shares. | Institutional | 6.3% | Apr 2025 |
Pale Fire Capital (and affiliated reporting persons) Schedule 13G filed Mar 10, 2026 reported shared voting/dispositive power over 9,704,521 shares. | Institutional | 5.7% | Mar 2026 |
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