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Suraasa is a teacher workforce development platform offering programs to get mentorship, teach diploma courses, and access job opportunities. The company aims to accelerate its growth and enhance teacher quality, ensuring educators are equipped to meet global standards and get integrated into diverse educational systems to meet the growing global demand for quality teaching professionals.

Wheebox is a leading provider of online talent assessment services, specializing in skill evaluation through its flagship initiative, the India Skills Test. This extensive program is recognized as India's largest employment skills test, reaching across 18 states, 1,800 colleges, and 14 educational streams in collaboration with industry partners such as the Confederation of Indian Industries and PeopleStrong. With over 500,000 users globally, Wheebox offers assessments in language, cognitive skills, domain-specific knowledge, and employability skills, providing individuals with valuable insights into their capabilities that can be presented to potential employers. The company has developed a comprehensive suite of over 100 validated tests covering various domains, including finance, information technology, and behavioral skills. Headquartered in India, Wheebox also operates in South Africa and the United Kingdom. The company has received several accolades, including recognition as a Red Herring Asia Finalist and nominations for the Ernst and Young “Leaders of Tomorrow” award.

American Prison Data Systems provides software and technology solutions designed to deliver educational and rehabilitative programs for correctional facilities. The company focuses on creating a secure environment where inmates can access individualized education, job training, and re-entry resources. Its offerings include military-grade technology to prevent misuse, secure content filters, data encryption, and curated educational content from various providers. APDS also features a centralized platform that allows correctional administrators and educators to deliver remote, adaptive instruction and monitor inmate progress. By enhancing access to education and rehabilitation, APDS aims to improve prison safety, reduce violence, and lower recidivism rates. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in New York and has an additional office in Boston.

CollegeDekho is India's largest college discovery and enrollment platform, founded in 2015 by Ruchir Arora, Saurabh Jain, and Rohit Saha. The company addresses the challenges faced by millions of students in India, particularly first-generation learners, who often lack access to professional guidance in selecting colleges and career paths. With over 54,000 colleges in the country, CollegeDekho aims to reduce the stress associated with higher education by providing free professional college and career counseling. The platform offers comprehensive information on more than 35,000 colleges, courses, and examinations, facilitating informed decision-making for approximately 4.7 million students annually. CollegeDekho has delivered counseling to over 12 million students and has enabled enrollments for more than 200,000 individuals. Its innovative Common Application Form allows students to apply to over 2,000 colleges simultaneously, streamlining the application process. Additionally, CollegeDekho Assured focuses on enhancing employability by providing industry-relevant skills alongside traditional degree programs. Through its efforts, CollegeDekho seeks to bridge the gap between education and employment in a rapidly changing job market.

MPOWER Financing is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington, D.C., that provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the company offers loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000, which can be used for various student-related expenses, including tuition, housing, and books. Notably, MPOWER does not require a co-signer, collateral, or a U.S. credit history, utilizing a proprietary credit algorithm that assesses future potential instead. Loans are structured as 10-year fixed-rate agreements, with repayments beginning six months after graduation. The company also offers additional support services, such as interest discounts, personal finance education courses, credit-building resources, and job placement assistance. By partnering with universities, MPOWER identifies potential loan candidates and directly disburses funds to educational institutions for tuition and related expenses.

Vericant is a Beijing-based company that specializes in facilitating the admission process for U.S. day and boarding schools by providing video interviews and proctored writing samples from Chinese applicants. The company utilizes a video-based interviewing platform that enables institutions to assess candidates' spoken English abilities and non-cognitive skills through verified video interviews and writing assessments. Vericant ensures the authenticity of its services by confirming that there are no coaches involved, applicants do not receive questions in advance, and questions are randomly selected. This approach aims to present a factual and accurate representation of each applicant's capabilities, helping schools identify qualified candidates effectively.

MPOWER Financing is a Public Benefit Corporation based in Washington, D.C., that provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2014, the company offers loans ranging from $2,001 to $50,000, which can be used for various student-related expenses, including tuition, housing, and books. Notably, MPOWER does not require a co-signer, collateral, or a U.S. credit history, utilizing a proprietary credit algorithm that assesses future potential instead. Loans are structured as 10-year fixed-rate agreements, with repayments beginning six months after graduation. The company also offers additional support services, such as interest discounts, personal finance education courses, credit-building resources, and job placement assistance. By partnering with universities, MPOWER identifies potential loan candidates and directly disburses funds to educational institutions for tuition and related expenses.