University Ventures

University Ventures (UV) is a New York-based investment firm dedicated exclusively to the global higher education sector. Founded in 2011, UV employs a unique strategy of 'innovation from within,' emphasizing a respect for the missions and traditions of colleges and universities. By collaborating with top-tier institutions, UV directs private capital towards developing innovative programs that address significant economic and social challenges, aiming to enhance student outcomes and advance the evolution of higher education. The firm is recognized as a thought leader in the sector, providing insights on trends affecting global higher education and serving as a trusted partner for institutions navigating ongoing changes. Through its efforts, University Ventures seeks to set new standards in educational quality and accessibility.

Lauren Goldman

Associate

Gregg Rosenthal

Founding Managing Director

Troy Williams

Managing Director

70 past transactions

Edu101

Series A in 2020
Edu101 develops mobile-first teaching and assessment tools aimed at enhancing the learning experience in college STEM courses. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company focuses on creating innovative applications that facilitate student engagement and comprehension. Its flagship app, Chem101, serves as an interactive tool for chemistry educators, allowing them to replace traditional clickers and effectively engage students during lessons. Chem101 includes features that enable students to draw and visualize complex concepts, such as Lewis structures, directly on their mobile devices. The platform not only supports in-class interaction but also allows instructors to assign homework and provide feedback on student performance, thereby reinforcing learning outside the classroom.

Techtonic

Series B in 2019
Techtonic Group is a software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.

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.

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.

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.

CollegeVine

Series B in 2019
CollegeVine is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing comprehensive college admissions support. Originally known as Admissions Hero LLC, the company rebranded in August 2016. CollegeVine offers a range of services including mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation. Utilizing data-driven approaches, the company aims to facilitate the college admissions process for students and their families. Additionally, CollegeVine employs advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance recruitment efforts for colleges and universities, leveraging proprietary data and an extensive network of high school students to streamline assistance in navigating the admissions landscape.

Vemo Education

Series A in 2019
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing educational access for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, particularly through the design and implementation of income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo partners with colleges and universities to create tailored financing options that address financial barriers to education and promote economic mobility. Their services encompass product design, fund creation, loan origination, disbursement, servicing, and compliance with legal regulations. Through these efforts, Vemo aims to improve educational opportunities and support the financial well-being of students.

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 software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.

MPOWER Financing

Series B in 2018
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.

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 software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It specializes in addressing client challenges related to system development by offering application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The firm utilizes a skilled onshore team, trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified Apprenticeship program and coding boot camps, ensuring that clients receive effective and efficient services. Techtonic Group is dedicated to delivering projects on time and within budget, thereby supporting businesses in achieving their technology goals.

Strive

Seed Round in 2018
Strive Talent Inc. operates a hiring platform that focuses on competency-based recruitment, helping companies select candidates through a structured process that includes cognitive assessments, work sample tests, and interviews. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Strive aims to transform the hiring process by ensuring that candidates not only learn theoretical concepts but also apply practical skills in real-world scenarios. In addition to its hiring platform, Strive offers management training programs designed to support emerging leaders in their personal and professional development. These programs integrate classroom learning, community engagement, and executive coaching, fostering self-discovery and skill enhancement necessary for future leadership roles.

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.

Shortlist

Seed Round in 2017
Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited is an online recruitment platform founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, India. The company operates primarily in India and East Africa, focusing on helping growing enterprises hire candidates for junior to mid-level roles based on skills and potential, rather than traditional qualifications. To facilitate this, Shortlist utilizes predictive chat-based interviews and online competency assessments, which streamline the hiring process by allowing employers to bypass the most time-consuming and bias-prone phases. This innovative approach enables businesses to more effectively source candidates from local markets, enhancing the recruitment experience for both employers and job seekers.

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.

Yellowbrick Learning

Venture Round in 2017
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. is an online education platform based in New York, dedicated to helping individuals explore and pursue career paths aligned with their interests in sectors such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013, the company offers courses and experiences developed in partnership with leading universities and brands. These programs are designed to help students acquire relevant skills and insights into various industries, facilitating a seamless transition into fulfilling careers. Yellowbrick's mission is to empower the next generation of talent by connecting their passions with opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

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, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing educational access for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, particularly through the design and implementation of income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo partners with colleges and universities to create tailored financing options that address financial barriers to education and promote economic mobility. Their services encompass product design, fund creation, loan origination, disbursement, servicing, and compliance with legal regulations. Through these efforts, Vemo aims to improve educational opportunities and support the financial well-being of students.

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

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.

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.

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

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 is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing comprehensive college admissions support. Originally known as Admissions Hero LLC, the company rebranded in August 2016. CollegeVine offers a range of services including mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation. Utilizing data-driven approaches, the company aims to facilitate the college admissions process for students and their families. Additionally, CollegeVine employs advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance recruitment efforts for colleges and universities, leveraging proprietary data and an extensive network of high school students to streamline assistance in navigating the admissions landscape.

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, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing educational access for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, particularly through the design and implementation of income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo partners with colleges and universities to create tailored financing options that address financial barriers to education and promote economic mobility. Their services encompass product design, fund creation, loan origination, disbursement, servicing, and compliance with legal regulations. Through these efforts, Vemo aims to improve educational opportunities and support the financial well-being of students.

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 is a company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013, that specializes in providing comprehensive college admissions support. Originally known as Admissions Hero LLC, the company rebranded in August 2016. CollegeVine offers a range of services including mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation. Utilizing data-driven approaches, the company aims to facilitate the college admissions process for students and their families. Additionally, CollegeVine employs advanced artificial intelligence technology to enhance recruitment efforts for colleges and universities, leveraging proprietary data and an extensive network of high school students to streamline assistance in navigating the admissions landscape.

MPOWER Financing

Series A in 2016
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.

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 a human resources software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform based in Lehi, Utah, that automates various HR activities, including recruiting, hiring, evaluation, feedback, and communication. Established in 2014, the platform offers predictive intelligence and insights into candidates' and employees' aptitude, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities. ProSky provides companies with a comprehensive solution that facilitates the recruitment and retention of diverse talent while also supporting employee development through structured succession pathways. The platform serves a wide range of industries, including technology, finance, consulting, retail, healthcare, and aviation, enabling organizations to efficiently manage their human resources and foster a strong workplace culture.

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, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing educational access for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, particularly through the design and implementation of income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo partners with colleges and universities to create tailored financing options that address financial barriers to education and promote economic mobility. Their services encompass product design, fund creation, loan origination, disbursement, servicing, and compliance with legal regulations. Through these efforts, Vemo aims to improve educational opportunities and support the financial well-being of students.

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.

Revature

Series A in 2016
Revature is a leading provider of talent development services focused on empowering entry-level technology professionals in the U.S. The company partners with Fortune 500 firms, government entities, and top systems integrators to enhance their workforce by hiring, training, and deploying skilled tech talent. Revature aims to create opportunities for candidates from diverse educational backgrounds, enabling them to develop the necessary skills to succeed in the technology sector. Graduates of the Revature program engage in innovative and challenging software development projects across the country, fostering their growth as technology professionals while meeting the demands of the industry.

Imbellus

Seed Round in 2016
Imbellus, Inc., established in 2015 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in developing simulation-based cognitive assessments aimed at measuring human potential through deep thinking skills. The company's innovative approach focuses on how individuals think rather than solely on what they know, positioning their assessments as alternatives to traditional standardized tests like the SAT and ACT. By leveraging principles of game design and cognitive science, Imbellus creates engaging and reliable evaluations that reflect real-world problem-solving scenarios. The firm collaborates with educational institutions, corporate entities, and government organizations to enhance hiring, upskilling, and retention practices. Supported by $23 million in venture funding, Imbellus comprises an interdisciplinary team of learning scientists, game developers, artists, data scientists, and AI engineers dedicated to transforming the assessment landscape.

Vemo Education

Seed Round in 2015
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing educational access for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, particularly through the design and implementation of income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo partners with colleges and universities to create tailored financing options that address financial barriers to education and promote economic mobility. Their services encompass product design, fund creation, loan origination, disbursement, servicing, and compliance with legal regulations. Through these efforts, Vemo aims to improve educational opportunities and support the financial well-being of students.

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 is a developer of a student financial success platform aimed at improving access to higher education for millions of students. The company provides essential tools and resources to over 750 educational institutions, enhancing enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Its platform includes a range of features such as a net price calculator, comprehensive scholarship management, personalized digital communications, and simplified financial aid verification. Additionally, it offers 24/7 personalized virtual advising, tuition and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations. By automating processes and leveraging analytics, CampusLogic helps schools reduce student borrowing and lower the costs associated with financial aid administration, ultimately enabling them to connect with a broader population.

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, supported by Carnegie Mellon University, focuses on enhancing online learning through a data-driven approach that leverages research from the Open Learning Initiative. The company offers a learning optimization platform that provides educational institutions with tools for creating adaptive eLearning courses. This platform includes online authoring tools, templates, and assessment libraries that facilitate the collaborative development of personalized learning experiences. By analyzing learning data, Acrobatiq enables adaptive instruction, allowing educators to identify students who may need additional support. This integration of learning science, technology, and data aims to improve educational outcomes and make quality learning more accessible, especially as the demand for post-secondary credentials continues to rise.

CampusLogic

Seed Round in 2015
CampusLogic is a developer of a student financial success platform aimed at improving access to higher education for millions of students. The company provides essential tools and resources to over 750 educational institutions, enhancing enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Its platform includes a range of features such as a net price calculator, comprehensive scholarship management, personalized digital communications, and simplified financial aid verification. Additionally, it offers 24/7 personalized virtual advising, tuition and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations. By automating processes and leveraging analytics, CampusLogic helps schools reduce student borrowing and lower the costs associated with financial aid administration, ultimately enabling them to connect with a broader population.

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

Seed Round in 2014
Provider of education financing platform intended to offer exclusive private student loans. The company's education financing platform provides private student loan servicing to diverse loan programs for banks, credit unions, marketplace lenders, private capital firms and schools nationwide, enabling them to access opportunities and a superior borrower experience.

Yellowbrick Learning

Series A in 2013
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. is an online education platform based in New York, dedicated to helping individuals explore and pursue career paths aligned with their interests in sectors such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013, the company offers courses and experiences developed in partnership with leading universities and brands. These programs are designed to help students acquire relevant skills and insights into various industries, facilitating a seamless transition into fulfilling careers. Yellowbrick's mission is to empower the next generation of talent by connecting their passions with opportunities for personal and professional advancement.

UniversityNow

Series B in 2012
UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on making affordable, high-quality higher education accessible to working adults. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of accredited online schools, including Patten University, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. UniversityNow's platform is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning communities and innovative pedagogical and tuition models, enabling individuals who may face financial or logistical barriers to obtain recognized college degrees. The company operates as a subsidiary of the National University System and is committed to ensuring that no one is deprived of access to quality education, thereby helping to improve students' futures without the burden of significant student debt.

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.
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