
App Academy is a software development school that seeks to change what people expect from education. App Academy offers a variety of training programs, including a 12-week immersive coding and job placement program, where 98% of graduates have been placed in software development roles at an average salary of $105,000 in San Francisco and $89,000 in New York City.

App Academy is a software development school that seeks to change what people expect from education. App Academy offers a variety of training programs, including a 12-week immersive coding and job placement program, where 98% of graduates have been placed in software development roles at an average salary of $105,000 in San Francisco and $89,000 in New York City.
Founded: 2012
What it is: U.S.-based coding bootcamp and training provider preparing career-changers for software engineering and related tech roles
Scale / outcomes: Reports 4,500+ students hired at 2,000+ companies; 98% placement for a 12-week immersive program with reported average salaries of $105,000 (San Francisco) and $89,000 (New York City)
Funding: Seed round closed May 13, 2020 (amount undisclosed)
Known investors: UpVentures Capital; Nathan Doctor; Anorak Ventures; Duro Ventures
Addresses gaps in traditional higher-education incentives by training students for practical, employer-facing software engineering roles.
2012
Education / Coding bootcamp
Seed round closed May 2020; amount undisclosed. Investors associated with the round include UpVentures Capital, Nathan Doctor, Anorak Ventures, and Duro Ventures (four investors reported).
“Seed-stage backing from four investors including UpVentures Capital, Nathan Doctor, Anorak Ventures, and Duro Ventures.”