GeeksForGeeks
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | EdTech |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Sandeep Jain |
| Headquarters | Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Sandeep Jain (Founder & CEO) |
| Revenue |  Rs 83 crore (2023) |
| Website | www |
GeeksForGeeks (known as GFG) is an Indian educational technology company that provides online learning resources for computer programming, computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science to students and professionals. Founded by Sandeep Jain in 2015, the company is headquartered in Noida, India[1] with additional offices in Bengaluru and Pune.[2]
History
[edit]GeeksForGeeks was established in 2015 by Sandeep Jain, an Indian educator and computer science professional.[3] Jain earned a B.Tech degree from Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in 2004 and an M.Tech degree from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee.[4][5]
Prior to founding the platform, he worked as a software engineer at a US-based firm from 2007 and 2010[6] and later served as an assistant professor at Jaypee Institute of Information Technology.[7] During his academic tenure, Jain began publishing technical content on a personal blog, which eventually evolved into the GeeksForGeeks platform.[8][9]
The company has collaborated with technology firms such as Google Developers, Amazon, and Microsoft.[10] As of 2023, GeeksForGeeks reported annual revenue of $10 million.[2] The platform features articles, coding challenges, and tutorials covering programming languages, algorithms, and interview preparation. In January 2025, the company introduced preparation programs for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2025, focusing on technology-related disciplines.[11]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2024: The company was included in Time magazine's list of EdTech firms.[12]
- Sandeep Jain, the founder and CEO of GeeksForGeeks, has received recognition for his contributions to education, including an Educator Award and an EdTech Leadership Award.[5]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ शेळके, राहुल (29 October 2024). "Success Story: खिशात पैसा नव्हता, पण हिंमत होती; शून्यातून उभा केला करोडो रुपयांचा स्टार्टअप". Esakal (in Marathi).
- ^ a b Shahid, Gazi Abbas (24 September 2024). "Meet man who built Rs 83 crore EdTech startup from ground up, did B.Tech but not from IIT, he is now..." india.com.
- ^ "Looking for an online course to enhance your AI skills? Here's how you can do it". Financialexpress. 12 October 2024.
- ^ "GeeksforGeeks: A Resource For IT Job Preparation And More". BusinessWorld Magazine. 4 October 2024.
- ^ a b भास्कर, ज्योति (4 November 2024). "Sandeep Jain: ब्लॉग लिखने से शुरुआत.. पढ़ाई का शौक एडटेक प्लेटफॉर्म में बदला; 15 साल में 84 करोड़ की कंपनी बनी". Amar Ujala (in Hindi).
- ^ Mundhra, Laxitha. "How is GeeksforGeeks changing online learning for computer science enthusiasts?". ciol.com.
- ^ Suruchi, Pravrajya. "Meet man who started his career as assistant professor, later built Rs 83 crore startup, now campaigns with Google". DNA India.
- ^ Sinha, Akash (22 September 2024). "Meet Man Who Built $10 Mn EdTech Startup From Scratch; Did B.Tech But Not From IIT". Zee News.
- ^ शुक्ला, अमित (29 October 2024). "जेब में नहीं थे पैसे, पर हौसले में थी जान... जीरो से खड़ा कर दिया 84 करोड़ का स्टार्टअप, कैसे?". Navbharat Times (in Hindi).
- ^ "कठीण विषय शिकवला सोप्या भाषेत, ब्लॉगचे झाले ऑनलाइन प्लॅटफॉर्ममध्ये रूपांतर; वाचा संदीप जैन यांची गोष्ट". Loksatta (in Marathi). 11 December 2024.
- ^ "GeeksforGeeks launches comprehensive GATE 2025 preparation programmes – Check details here". Financial Express. 6 January 2025.
- ^ Chaturvedi, Megha (24 October 2024). "Overcoming common challenges in online learning with edtech". India Today.