MasterClass, founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, has raised $461 million in funding and reached a $2.75 billion valuation. The company offers online video courses taught by celebrity experts across fields like writing, cooking, sports, and filmmaking. Backed by investors such as Fidelity Investments and IVP, MasterClass operates on a subscription model that provides access to all courses via web and mobile apps, blending entertainment and education to create an immersive learning experience worldwide.