2U, Inc.: insider trades · United States · SEC (Form 4)

About 2U, Inc.

2U, Inc. is a U.S.-based education technology and services company focused on online higher education and workforce learning. Historically listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker TWOU, the company has undergone a major transformation over the last two years: after a financial restructuring completed in 2024, it emerged from Chapter 11 as a privately held entity. For investors following the stock’s legacy and SEC filing history, the key takeaway is that 2U remains exposed to the long-term structural demand for digital learning, professional upskilling, and flexible degree delivery, even though its corporate status and balance-sheet profile changed materially. ([2u.com](https://2u.com/newsroom/2u-successfully-completes-transaction/?utm_source=openai)) Founded in 2008, 2U built its business by partnering with leading nonprofit universities to design, market, and operate online degree programs at scale. Over time, the company expanded beyond degree programs into non-degree credentials, executive education, and open online courses. Its flagship consumer-facing platform is edX, which serves as the company’s global learning marketplace and brand. 2U is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, in the United States, and the company also highlights an international operating footprint, including a major hub in Cape Town, South Africa. Management continues to position the group as a global provider of high-quality, career-relevant education offerings. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/2u?utm_source=openai)) From a business-line perspective, 2U’s revenue engine is centered on three pillars: online degree programs, alternative credentials such as certificates and short courses, and enterprise/executive learning delivered through edX. This puts the company at the intersection of education services, learning technology, and digital content distribution. Competitive pressure is significant, coming from other edtech providers, MOOC platforms, university in-house online initiatives, and broader corporate learning vendors. 2U’s differentiation has historically been its university partnerships, program-launch capabilities, and the scale of its edX platform, which provides broader learner reach than a standalone university program model. ([2u.com](https://2u.com/newsroom/2u-inc-and-edx-complete-industry-redefining-combination/?utm_source=openai)) Recent developments have been important for the investment case. In September 2024, 2U announced the completion of its financial restructuring and its exit from Chapter 11. In January 2025, Kees Bol was named CEO, signaling a refreshed leadership structure. During 2025, the company announced partnership expansions with Oxford Saïd Business School and Microsoft, with a particular emphasis on AI-oriented executive education and workforce-relevant training. 2U also continues to highlight scale metrics such as more than 5,300 programs on edX and a learner base above 90 million, reinforcing its position as a meaningful global education platform despite the company’s post-bankruptcy private status. ([2u.com](https://2u.com/newsroom/2u-successfully-completes-transaction/?utm_source=openai))