University Ventures

University Ventures is a New York-based investment firm dedicated exclusively to the global higher education sector. It employs a unique strategy of 'innovation from within', aiming to enhance the missions and traditions of colleges and universities worldwide. By collaborating with top-tier institutions, University Ventures directs private capital towards developing innovative programs that meet significant economic and social needs. This approach not only sets new standards for student outcomes but also contributes to the evolution of higher education on a global scale. The firm is recognized as a thought leader on trends affecting higher education and actively shares insights on pressing issues with the academic community. Many institutions regard University Ventures as a trusted partner in navigating the transformative changes occurring in the sector.

Prateek Aneja

Vice President

Gregg Rosenthal

Managing Director

69 past transactions

Edu101

Series A in 2020
101 Edu, Inc. develops mobile-first teaching and assessment tools specifically for college STEM courses. It offers touch-based interfaces that create new ways for students to visualize abstract math and science topics during critical problem solving sessions; and develops Chem101, which provides tools for chemistry instructors to create engaging in-class and homework assignments around these modules and receive feedback on student performance. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in New York, New York.

Techtonic

Series B in 2019
Techtonic Group is a full service software development services company that also creates talent through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program. The company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, United States.

PeopleGrove

Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship for students and professionals. Established in 2014, PeopleGrove connects users with advisers, mentors, and coaches, facilitating access to guidance and support as they navigate their academic and career paths. The platform enables individuals to create profiles, link to their LinkedIn accounts, and express interest in job openings, which informs employers about potential candidates. PeopleGrove aims to foster supportive relationships that enhance the educational experience and improve job outcomes, recognizing that community engagement is essential for student success. The platform has been successfully implemented at numerous prestigious institutions and is also utilized by companies like Intuit and Qualcomm to help their employees access expert coaching and resources within their organizations.

Credly

Series A in 2019
Credly, Inc. operates a platform that focuses on verifying, sharing, and managing digital badges and credentials. Established in 2012 and based in New York, the company caters to educational institutions, corporations, and professional associations by providing a range of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Its offerings include the Open Credit API and Credly SDKs, which supply developer resources for digital credentialing. Credly’s platform helps organizations to translate individual learning experiences into recognized professional opportunities through trusted digital credentials. By leveraging its extensive network of credential issuers, Credly supports employers and training organizations in addressing skills gaps, enhancing talent engagement, and making informed hiring decisions. The platform is designed to empower businesses and individuals alike by facilitating a common understanding of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workforce.

Motimatic

Series A in 2019
Motimatic, LLC is an online advertising platform that utilizes advances in advertising technology and motivation science to deliver targeted messages aimed at promoting economically beneficial behaviors. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Motimatic's platform serves various industries, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, and education. In the education sector, it specifically focuses on student retention by assisting colleges in converting stalled applicants, reaching hard-to-contact students, and re-engaging those who have paused their studies. By employing scientifically proven techniques, such as psychological cues and habit-forming triggers, Motimatic helps clients create economic value while supporting users in achieving their personal goals.

CollegeVine

Series B in 2019
CollegeVine provides mentorship, college applications guidance, college essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation consulting services. The company was formerly known as Admissions Hero LLC and changed its name to CollegeVine in August 2016. CollegeVine was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Vemo Education

Series A in 2019
Vemo Education is a mission-driven educational technology company focused on expanding educational access for all Americans. We partner directly with colleges, universities, and other educational providers to design, implement, and sustain income share agreement (ISA) programs to help increase educational opportunity and reduce financial barriers to economic mobility.

Packback

Series B in 2019
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

Techtonic

Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a full service software development services company that also creates talent through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program. The company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, United States.

MPOWER Financing

Series B in 2018
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

UNICAF

Series B in 2018
Founded in 2012, Unicaf partners with western universities and offers its own locally accredited degrees to African young professionals who are looking to study largely online while continuing to work. The company has grown to over 8,000 students today, and is on track to reach over 60,000 students by the end of 2020.

Meritize

Series A in 2018
About Meritize Meritize is a leading provider of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development. The company’s proprietary merit-based lending program goes beyond traditional underwriting and uses an individual’s academic, military and work achievements to enhance credit evaluation and expand funding opportunities, resulting in increased access to educational funding and improved outcomes. In addition to its merit-based lending platform for students and training partners, Meritize works directly with employers on customized talent development solutions to help meet the demand for qualified workers.

Galvanize

Series C in 2018
Galvanize is a school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists. It is a learning community for technology with nine physical and two remote campuses, where innovative startups, aspiring students, and large enterprises benefit from this dynamic, unique business ecosystem. Galvanize is backed by investors including, but not limited to, Catalyst Investors, ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners, and Colorado Impact Fund. The company was co-founded by Tony Mugavero, Chris Onan, Jim Deters, and Lawrence Mandes in 2012, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Mainstay

Series A in 2018
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Examity

Venture Round in 2018
With the continued growth in online learning and test-taking, education and training professionals wrestle with the challenge of maintaining exam integrity. Examity® was founded in response to this issue and offers a flexible solution to include live, recorded and automated authentication and proctoring. As the recognized leader in the industry, Examity® partners with more than 150 universities and corporations worldwide.

Techtonic

Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a full service software development services company that also creates talent through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program. The company is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, United States.

Strive

Seed Round in 2018
Strive Talent Inc. operates a hiring platform designed to assist companies in making informed hiring decisions based on candidate competencies. The company employs a thorough selection process that includes cognitive assessments, work sample tests, and structured interviews, with hiring decisions guided by the candidates' scores and evaluations. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Strive also focuses on the development of emerging leaders through personalized management training. Their programs integrate classroom learning, community practice, and executive coaching, fostering self-discovery and skill enhancement for participants.

Meritize

Seed Round in 2018
About Meritize Meritize is a leading provider of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development. The company’s proprietary merit-based lending program goes beyond traditional underwriting and uses an individual’s academic, military and work achievements to enhance credit evaluation and expand funding opportunities, resulting in increased access to educational funding and improved outcomes. In addition to its merit-based lending platform for students and training partners, Meritize works directly with employers on customized talent development solutions to help meet the demand for qualified workers.

Packback

Series A in 2018
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

Galvanize

Venture Round in 2017
Galvanize is a school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists. It is a learning community for technology with nine physical and two remote campuses, where innovative startups, aspiring students, and large enterprises benefit from this dynamic, unique business ecosystem. Galvanize is backed by investors including, but not limited to, Catalyst Investors, ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners, and Colorado Impact Fund. The company was co-founded by Tony Mugavero, Chris Onan, Jim Deters, and Lawrence Mandes in 2012, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

EquitySim

Seed Round in 2017
EquitySim uses simulations to understand behaviors and thought patterns of hiring candidates. They currently focus on the financial markets industry. They envision an education system where students are no longer limited to learn through classrooms, textbooks, memorization and exams. Instead, they’re building an educational curriculum leveraging technology to gamify education. They believe simulations are the future due to their hands on, engaging and immersive nature. They see that increasing access to quality education is the key to fixing societies inequalities, improving global productivity & efficiency, and unlocking humanity’s next level of potential.

Packback

Seed Round in 2017
Packback, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-driven platform designed to enhance online discussions in academic settings. This platform enables professors to evaluate and improve students' critical thinking skills through structured digital interactions. Packback offers two main products: PB Books, which provides online textbooks on a rental basis, and PB Questions, a digital discussion forum that fosters engagement and personalized learning. The company's innovative approach aims to make learning more engaging and effective, helping students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for their subjects.

Shortlist

Seed Round in 2017
Shortlist works in India and East Africa to help growing enterprises hire based on skills and potential, rather than pedigree. The Shortlist platform screens candidates using predictive chat-based interviews and online competency-based assessments, letting employers skips the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases of hiring.

Yellowbrick Learning

Venture Round in 2017
Yellowbrick's mission is to empower the next generation of talent to achieve their calling by tapping into passion points that spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling careers. With integrated partnerships across top-tier educational institutions and brands, our courses and experiences put learners on a path toward doing what they love. Find out more at www.yellowbrick.co.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.

Credly

Seed Round in 2017
Credly, Inc. operates a platform that focuses on verifying, sharing, and managing digital badges and credentials. Established in 2012 and based in New York, the company caters to educational institutions, corporations, and professional associations by providing a range of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Its offerings include the Open Credit API and Credly SDKs, which supply developer resources for digital credentialing. Credly’s platform helps organizations to translate individual learning experiences into recognized professional opportunities through trusted digital credentials. By leveraging its extensive network of credential issuers, Credly supports employers and training organizations in addressing skills gaps, enhancing talent engagement, and making informed hiring decisions. The platform is designed to empower businesses and individuals alike by facilitating a common understanding of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workforce.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2017
Vemo Education is a mission-driven educational technology company focused on expanding educational access for all Americans. We partner directly with colleges, universities, and other educational providers to design, implement, and sustain income share agreement (ISA) programs to help increase educational opportunity and reduce financial barriers to economic mobility.

EverTrue

Series C in 2017
EverTrue, Inc. operates an online platform that understands, identifies, and segments constituents with social and modern insights. It allows users to build constituent segments, find new donors, and plan trips and events. The company provides alumni community, social engagement, events and email, online giving, relationship management, and volunteer management solutions. The company was founded in 2010 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Avenica

Private Equity Round in 2017
Founded in 1998, Avenica has unmatched knowledge of the entry-level professional job market. We are the only national firm that focuses exclusively on helping companies recruit and hire college graduates for entry-level professional positions. With seven regional offices and relationships with more than 900 colleges across the country, Avenica has helped hiring companies fill positions throughout the U.S.

Avenica

Acquisition in 2017
Founded in 1998, Avenica has unmatched knowledge of the entry-level professional job market. We are the only national firm that focuses exclusively on helping companies recruit and hire college graduates for entry-level professional positions. With seven regional offices and relationships with more than 900 colleges across the country, Avenica has helped hiring companies fill positions throughout the U.S.

PeopleGrove

Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is an educational technology company based in San Francisco, California, that provides a platform designed to enhance career development and mentorship for students and professionals. Established in 2014, PeopleGrove connects users with advisers, mentors, and coaches, facilitating access to guidance and support as they navigate their academic and career paths. The platform enables individuals to create profiles, link to their LinkedIn accounts, and express interest in job openings, which informs employers about potential candidates. PeopleGrove aims to foster supportive relationships that enhance the educational experience and improve job outcomes, recognizing that community engagement is essential for student success. The platform has been successfully implemented at numerous prestigious institutions and is also utilized by companies like Intuit and Qualcomm to help their employees access expert coaching and resources within their organizations.

extern

Seed Round in 2017
Extern is a developer of a remote externship platform that connects students with companies, allowing them to gain professional experience in various industries from any location. The platform transforms corporate work projects into scalable online learning opportunities, enabling students to explore career paths flexibly while enhancing their employability. For companies, this approach acts as an effective talent identification and training program, reaching diverse and underserved student populations. By facilitating collaboration between employees and students on real-world projects, Extern fosters meaningful engagement and supports companies in building their employer brand through impactful educational experiences.

Pragya Systems

Convertible Note in 2017
Pragya Systems Inc. is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that specializes in providing cloud-based solutions aimed at enhancing visibility and analysis of institutional content for higher education institutions. Founded in 2012, the company offers a personalized content management system designed for administrators, instructors, and students. One of its key products, Lasso, is a browser add-on that facilitates the addition of URLs directly to courses, topics, or folders, thereby streamlining the course authoring process. This system allows users to access campus content through a single interface and helps students discover content that aligns with their academic and professional goals.

CollegeVine

Series A in 2017
CollegeVine provides mentorship, college applications guidance, college essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation consulting services. The company was formerly known as Admissions Hero LLC and changed its name to CollegeVine in August 2016. CollegeVine was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Motimatic

Series A in 2017
Motimatic, LLC is an online advertising platform that utilizes advances in advertising technology and motivation science to deliver targeted messages aimed at promoting economically beneficial behaviors. Founded in 2015 and based in San Francisco, California, Motimatic's platform serves various industries, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, and education. In the education sector, it specifically focuses on student retention by assisting colleges in converting stalled applicants, reaching hard-to-contact students, and re-engaging those who have paused their studies. By employing scientifically proven techniques, such as psychological cues and habit-forming triggers, Motimatic helps clients create economic value while supporting users in achieving their personal goals.

Examity

Series A in 2017
With the continued growth in online learning and test-taking, education and training professionals wrestle with the challenge of maintaining exam integrity. Examity® was founded in response to this issue and offers a flexible solution to include live, recorded and automated authentication and proctoring. As the recognized leader in the industry, Examity® partners with more than 150 universities and corporations worldwide.

AlwaysHired

Seed Round in 2017
AlwaysHired is a company that offers an immersive sales training program designed to help organizations identify and recruit top talent. By providing an online, instructor-led sales boot camp, AlwaysHired equips students with essential marketing skills needed in the technology sector. The program not only focuses on skill development but also features a job placement component, allowing participants to continue earning while they learn. This dual approach aims to prepare students for successful careers in sales, ultimately benefiting both the individuals and the companies that seek to hire them.

Mainstay

Seed Round in 2017
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

VisitDays

Venture Round in 2016
VisitDays operates a platform that allows admissions offices to connect with prospective students worldwide.

OOHLALA Mobile

Series A in 2016
Ready Education's mission is to help higher ed institutions improve the student experience. Their product extends to all aspects of student life, and strives to reduce the complexity of campus life into a simplified user experience that facilitates student success. As an education technology company, their mission is to provide both a valuable product to students and insightful data for administrators to improve efficacy. Their vision is shared by 350+ institutions they partner with across the world, each of whom has worked alongside us and helped us craft the best experience possible for students.

OOHLALA Mobile

Series A in 2016
Ready Education's mission is to help higher ed institutions improve the student experience. Their product extends to all aspects of student life, and strives to reduce the complexity of campus life into a simplified user experience that facilitates student success. As an education technology company, their mission is to provide both a valuable product to students and insightful data for administrators to improve efficacy. Their vision is shared by 350+ institutions they partner with across the world, each of whom has worked alongside us and helped us craft the best experience possible for students.

Mainstay

Seed Round in 2016
AdmitHub, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing expert admissions guidance through its website and SMS services. The company focuses on helping students communicate directly with college admissions offices and offers assistance in various areas, including college selection, financial aid, standardized tests, and support for first-generation college students. Additionally, AdmitHub has developed a chatbot platform named Oli, which integrates artificial intelligence and human expertise to enhance student enrollment, persistence, and completion at numerous colleges and universities. This platform helps educational institutions streamline repetitive tasks, engage students effectively on a large scale, and gain valuable insights into their admissions processes.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2016
Vemo Education is a mission-driven educational technology company focused on expanding educational access for all Americans. We partner directly with colleges, universities, and other educational providers to design, implement, and sustain income share agreement (ISA) programs to help increase educational opportunity and reduce financial barriers to economic mobility.

UNICAF

Venture Round in 2016
Founded in 2012, Unicaf partners with western universities and offers its own locally accredited degrees to African young professionals who are looking to study largely online while continuing to work. The company has grown to over 8,000 students today, and is on track to reach over 60,000 students by the end of 2020.

CollegeVine

Series A in 2016
CollegeVine provides mentorship, college applications guidance, college essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation consulting services. The company was formerly known as Admissions Hero LLC and changed its name to CollegeVine in August 2016. CollegeVine was founded in 2013 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

MPOWER Financing

Series A in 2016
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

MissionU

Seed Round in 2016
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.

ProSky

Seed Round in 2016
ProSky, Inc. is an HR software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Lehi, Utah, that automates various human resource activities, including recruiting, hiring, evaluation, feedback, and communication. Founded in 2014, ProSky offers tools that enable companies to efficiently assess candidates and develop their employees through structured succession pathways. The platform provides predictive intelligence and insights into candidates' and employees' aptitude, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities. ProSky serves a diverse range of industries, including technology, finance, consulting, retail, healthcare, and aviation, helping organizations to recruit, hire, retain, train, and cultivate a diverse and culturally aligned workforce.

Portfolium

Series A in 2016
Portfolium, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to help students capture, curate, and convert their skills into job opportunities. The platform connects over 3.75 million students from more than 190 partner institutions with over 50,000 employers, allowing students to showcase their academic and professional achievements. It serves as a comprehensive hub for engagement, enabling collaboration among students and alumni on projects and ideas. Additionally, the platform provides colleges and universities with tools to assess competencies, enhance career readiness, and engage with employers effectively. By facilitating the certification of students' skills and competencies, Portfolium helps educational institutions evaluate the effectiveness of their programs while empowering students to present their individuality and potential to prospective employers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Portfolium operates as a subsidiary of Instructure, Inc.

MeasureOne

Seed Round in 2016
MeasureOne, Inc. operates a platform that enables developers to integrate academic data into their applications. Its API provides functionality to process and analyze transcript information obtained through an institution, or directly from the student. The company delivers private student loan performance reports; loan-level securities data, securities insights, customized credit bureau data, and new volume data; analytic tools, including securities benchmarking and portfolio monitoring; and professional services. Its services include research, on-demand analysis, portfolio and securities evaluation, and deal data management. The company serves loan originators, servicers, investors, issuers, nonprofit institutions, capital markets, schools, and government agencies involved in student lending. MeasureOne, Inc. was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Galvanize

Series B in 2016
Galvanize is a school for entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists. It is a learning community for technology with nine physical and two remote campuses, where innovative startups, aspiring students, and large enterprises benefit from this dynamic, unique business ecosystem. Galvanize is backed by investors including, but not limited to, Catalyst Investors, ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners, and Colorado Impact Fund. The company was co-founded by Tony Mugavero, Chris Onan, Jim Deters, and Lawrence Mandes in 2012, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2016
Vemo Education is a mission-driven educational technology company focused on expanding educational access for all Americans. We partner directly with colleges, universities, and other educational providers to design, implement, and sustain income share agreement (ISA) programs to help increase educational opportunity and reduce financial barriers to economic mobility.

Vested Finance

Seed Round in 2016
Vested Finance provides students with the right consultation to making the right decisions for their future. From, preparing for taking exams, choosing the right college, to choosing the right courses and making a decision a career path. The company helps advise the students on the best courses to take in college.

Schoold

Seed Round in 2016
The world's #1 college search and counseling mobile app, we're helping 1M+ students figure out where to go to college and how to pay for it. Download at: http://social.schoold.co.

Credly

Seed Round in 2016
Credly, Inc. operates a platform that focuses on verifying, sharing, and managing digital badges and credentials. Established in 2012 and based in New York, the company caters to educational institutions, corporations, and professional associations by providing a range of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Its offerings include the Open Credit API and Credly SDKs, which supply developer resources for digital credentialing. Credly’s platform helps organizations to translate individual learning experiences into recognized professional opportunities through trusted digital credentials. By leveraging its extensive network of credential issuers, Credly supports employers and training organizations in addressing skills gaps, enhancing talent engagement, and making informed hiring decisions. The platform is designed to empower businesses and individuals alike by facilitating a common understanding of knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workforce.

Imbellus

Seed Round in 2016
Imbellus builds simulation-based cognitive assessments that measure how people think, not just what they know. In the age of automation, it is imperative that schools prepare students to do what computers cannot, so our assessments evaluate the deep thinking skills that modern work and modern life require. Eventually, we'll replace standardized tests like the SAT, ACT, and state summative exams. We also work with corporate and government partners to support their hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Imbellus is an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers with $23M in venture backing. For more on Imbellus, check out our website or some of the materials linked below. We’re also hiring!

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2015
Vemo Education is a mission-driven educational technology company focused on expanding educational access for all Americans. We partner directly with colleges, universities, and other educational providers to design, implement, and sustain income share agreement (ISA) programs to help increase educational opportunity and reduce financial barriers to economic mobility.

UnCollege

Convertible Note in 2015
UnCollege is a social movement changing the notion that going to college is the only path to success.

CampusLogic

Series A in 2015
CampusLogic provides critical tools and resources for the 15 million students who travel the higher education journey each year. The company currently serves more than 750 schools increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates with a platform, which includes a net price calculator, complete scholarship management, personalized digital communications, simplified financial aid verification, 24×7 personalized virtual advising, tuition, and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations.

Portfolium

Series A in 2015
Portfolium, Inc. operates a cloud-based platform designed to help students capture, curate, and convert their skills into job opportunities. The platform connects over 3.75 million students from more than 190 partner institutions with over 50,000 employers, allowing students to showcase their academic and professional achievements. It serves as a comprehensive hub for engagement, enabling collaboration among students and alumni on projects and ideas. Additionally, the platform provides colleges and universities with tools to assess competencies, enhance career readiness, and engage with employers effectively. By facilitating the certification of students' skills and competencies, Portfolium helps educational institutions evaluate the effectiveness of their programs while empowering students to present their individuality and potential to prospective employers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Diego, California, Portfolium operates as a subsidiary of Instructure, Inc.

GiveCampus

Seed Round in 2015
GiveCampus, Inc. provides a social fundraising and engagement platform for higher education. It blends crowdfunding with peer-to-peer fundraising and integrates with social networking tools to make philanthropy more social, interactive, and fun. It allows alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff to connect with their school and with one another around philanthropy. The company is headquartered in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Acrobatiq

Series A in 2015
Acrobatiq, backed by Carnegie Mellon is scaling the pioneering research in online learning from CMU's Open Learning Initiative (OLI) and enabling educational institutions to improve learning outcomes at reduced costs through data-driven, personalized learning solutions. Our learning-science based approach to course design, and breakthrough analysis and modeling of learning data enables adaptive instruction for students, and gives faculty visibility into who is learning, who’s not, and where help is needed. Together, this convergence of learning science, technology, and data is empowering more students to succeed at a time when post-secondary credentials are more in demand than ever.

CampusLogic

Seed Round in 2015
CampusLogic provides critical tools and resources for the 15 million students who travel the higher education journey each year. The company currently serves more than 750 schools increase enrollment, retention, and graduation rates with a platform, which includes a net price calculator, complete scholarship management, personalized digital communications, simplified financial aid verification, 24×7 personalized virtual advising, tuition, and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations.

Entangled Group

Seed Round in 2014
Entangled Group LLC is a venture capital and incubation firm based in San Francisco, California, focused on the education sector. Founded in 2014, it specializes in the incubation, seed, and early venture stages, investing in startups that enhance the education ecosystem. The firm provides a range of services, including strategy consulting, expertise access, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation. By fostering partnerships with top universities, Entangled Group enables its portfolio companies to rapidly develop and test innovative solutions in the education space. This approach combines the resources of a larger organization with the agility of a startup, aiming to create transformative companies that address long-term educational challenges.

FUTR Corp.

Seed Round in 2014
FUTR Corp operates as a private student loan servicing provider.

Yellowbrick Learning

Series A in 2013
Yellowbrick's mission is to empower the next generation of talent to achieve their calling by tapping into passion points that spark success, fuel personal advancement, and unlock doors to fulfilling careers. With integrated partnerships across top-tier educational institutions and brands, our courses and experiences put learners on a path toward doing what they love. Find out more at www.yellowbrick.co.

UniversityNow

Series B in 2012
UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, specializing in higher education programs for working adults seeking to earn associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degrees from accredited universities in the United States. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of schools and offers a learning platform designed to facilitate the educational experience for students, faculty, and administrators. UniversityNow's mission focuses on making affordable, high-quality post-secondary education accessible to individuals everywhere, striving to eliminate barriers to quality education and reduce the financial burden often associated with obtaining college degrees. As a subsidiary of the National University System, it aims to create a world where everyone has the opportunity to advance their education and improve their future.

Tiber Health

Venture Round in 2012
Tiber Health is a global network of medical universities. Tiber Health scales exceptional health education so local communities all over the world will have access to quality care.
Academic Excellence & Quality Efficient & Effective Use of Resources Transparency, Teamwork & Academic Freedom Unique Multicultural Vision.
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