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Udemy8-K: Competitor named

Udemy names direct competitor Coursera as its acquirer in a major online education market consolidation.

What happened

The acquisition of Udemy by its direct competitor Coursera signals a significant consolidation in the online learning market.

Source

SEC EDGARMar 31, 2026

Current report (Form 8-K)

Udemy 8-K

Filing excerpt

Udemy, Inc. ... entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger ... with Coursera, Inc. ... with Udemy surviving the Merger as a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Coursera.

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8-K: Competitor named

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Form
8-K
Filed
Mar 31, 2026

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Details

CIK
1607939
Accession number
0001140361-26-012318
Timeframe
Current quarter
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Competitive intelligence
Signal category
Market

Topics and mentions

Competitors

  • Coursera
  • Inc.

Competitors named

  • Coursera, Inc.

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Neutral
Detected
Apr 7, 2026
signal_type
sec-8k
signal_subtype
competitorNamed

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