WhiteHat Jr

WhiteHat Jr is an edtech company founded in November 2018 by Karan Bajaj. It focuses on teaching coding to children aged 6 to 14, aiming to empower them to become creators of technology. The company offers online coding classes that emphasize creativity and practical application, allowing kids to develop commercial-ready games, animations, and apps using fundamental programming skills. With a strong presence in India and the US, WhiteHat Jr has rapidly grown to become a leader in coding education for kids. By mid-2020, it had approximately five million registered users and 175,000 paying customers, generating significant annual recurring revenue. In August 2020, WhiteHat Jr was acquired by Byju’s, enhancing its mission to expand coding education globally. The platform also supports a network of over 11,000 women teachers, promoting inclusive employment within its educational ecosystem.