CodeCombat

CodeCombat, headquartered in San Francisco, California with a remote team of 45 employees, operates within the education sector, specifically focusing on computer science education through game-based learning. Since its inception in the Y-Combinator W14 batch, the company has gained recognition for its innovative approach to teaching coding skills. CodeCombat offers a variety of educational products including CodeCombat Classroom, Ozaria Classroom, and live online classes that teach coding through engaging games in languages such as Python, JavaScript, C++, Java, and Lua. The platform is known for its unique educational esports league, the CodeCombat AI League, and a 3D coding adventure in Roblox called CodeCombat Worlds. The company has been featured in major publications like BBC, Wall Street Journal, and TechCrunch, and has received accolades such as the Best Creativity Tool for Students by CODiE and recognition from CommonSense Media. CodeCombat supports integration with educational tools like Clever Instant Login and Google Classroom, enhancing its accessibility and ease of use in educational environments. The platform is designed to run optimally on computers with at least 4GB of RAM and modern browsers, although devices with lower specifications may experience minor issues. CodeCombat’s commitment to education is further demonstrated through its partnerships with organizations like Code.org and Amazon Future Engineer, and its extensive use by 140,000 teachers worldwide in 190 countries. The company also emphasizes safety and efficiency in learning through features like an AI Chat Level Help Bot that provides hints while filtering personal data.