Chris McCarthy, Founder of Degreed

About Chris McCarthy

Chris McCarthy was the CEO of Degreed, an upskilling platform that helps companies retain, reskill, and develop employees. During his three-and-a-half-year tenure as CEO, Degreed experienced significant growth, with a 76% compound annual revenue growth and an 800% increase in enterprise value. He transitioned from the CEO role due to a chronic back issue but remains in a strategic advisory capacity and on Degreed’s Board of Directors. In April 2021, Degreed raised $153 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $1.4 billion.

Chris McCarthy at a glance

• Company: Degreed
• Total raised: $153M
• Latest round: Series D
• Investors: Sapphire Ventures, Riverwood Capital
• Location: San Francisco, California

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