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Major League Hacking
Major League Hacking runs hackathons and developer programs for 5 million software creators; acquired DEV in 2024.
Major League Hacking
Major League Hacking (MLH) was founded to run collegiate hackathons and later expanded into developer education and community. The company acquired DEV, the online community for developers, and now blends live events with digital platforms. MLH generates revenue by partnering with technology companies including Google, GitHub, ElevenLabs, and Snowflake, which sponsor hackathons and fellowship programs. The firm runs fellowship tracks in software engineering, production engineering, and Web3 — each a remote 12-week paid program akin to an internship. Confirmed events include Global Hack Week: GenAI, Quackhacks 3, and MPC Hacks (per the firm). Its geographic reach spans North America and other global regions through its hackathon network. MLH acquired DEV in 2024 (per the firm's website). Total team size and additional offices are not disclosed. The company operates a fellowship program offering stipends and real-world project work with partner engineers. MLH's structural differentiator is its role as a talent originator for tech companies — it doesn't manage capital or invest, but supplies developer engagement and early-career pipeline services, functioning as an operating business rather than an investment firm.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Major League Hacking generate revenue?
MLH partners with technology companies like Google, GitHub, ElevenLabs, and Snowflake, which sponsor hackathons and fellowship programs (per the firm). Revenue comes from these corporate partnerships, not from investment management.
Does Major League Hacking manage capital or invest in startups?
No. MLH is an operating company that runs developer events and community platforms. It does not manage capital or make investments in the traditional family office or venture capital sense.
What is the relationship between Major League Hacking and DEV?
MLH acquired DEV, the online developer community, in 2024 (per the firm's website). DEV now operates as part of MLH, giving the combined entity a digital hub alongside its live hackathons.
Which companies partner with Major League Hacking?
Confirmed partners include Google, GitHub, ElevenLabs, and Snowflake (per the firm). These companies sponsor hackathons, provide tools, and engage with MLH's developer audience.
What fellowship programs does Major League Hacking offer?
MLH runs remote 12-week fellowship tracks in software engineering, production engineering, and Web3 engineering (per the firm). Participants earn a stipend and collaborate on real open source projects.
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