Rethink Food

Rethink Food is part of Rethink Capital Partners, a platform that develops impact investment vehicles targeting social and financial returns. The firm specializes in late Seed to Series C rounds and growth capital investments, focusing on companies led by women or those that prioritize gender diversity in leadership. Rethink Food aims to invest in technology-driven businesses that address critical challenges related to health, education, sustainability, and economic empowerment, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. With a preference for investments ranging from $2 million to $15 million in companies generating recurring revenues between $0.5 million and $15 million, Rethink Food seeks to foster systemic change through its support for entrepreneurs and tech platforms committed to creating a more inclusive economy. Established in 2016, Rethink Capital Partners operates from its headquarters in White Plains, New York, with additional offices in New York City and San Francisco.

Jenny Abramson

Founder & Managing Partner

Shak Chowdhury

Chief Financial Officer

Joe Garcia

Venture Fellow

Malcolm McClain

Associate

Erin Molloy

Director of Investor Relations

Chelsea Morris

Senior Associate

Heidi Patel

Managing Partner

Minolee Vora

Associate

168 past transactions

Wellthy

Venture Round in 2023
Wellthy, Inc. is a family care concierge service based in New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in assisting individuals and families in managing the complexities of care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Wellthy connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate the logistical and administrative tasks associated with caregiving. Their platform enables families to track appointments, organize tasks, store important documents, and maintain communication. Wellthy addresses various needs beyond medical care, including legal, financial, housing, and emotional support. The service is designed to alleviate the burden of caregiving by taking on tasks such as making calls, scheduling appointments, and managing paperwork. Additionally, Wellthy partners with employers to offer a compassionate and scalable solution to support families dealing with aging-related issues, childcare, special needs, and other ongoing care challenges.

Campus

Series A in 2023
Campuswire is a real-time messaging platform designed specifically for college classes, aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. The platform facilitates class discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and announcements, ultimately optimizing the teaching and learning experience. By integrating both synchronous and asynchronous messaging features, Campuswire promotes increased student collaboration and simplifies educators' workflows. Its user-friendly interface, inspired by social media, enables professors to efficiently share important information, engage in online discussions, and privately communicate with individual students. Through its innovative approach, Campuswire is committed to addressing challenges in educational communication and fostering a more collaborative learning environment.

Incredible Health

Series B in 2022
Incredible Health, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers an online recruitment platform designed to assist healthcare providers in hiring full-time clinical staff efficiently. The platform enables hospitals and health systems to find high-quality clinicians in less than 30 days, streamlining the staffing process. Unlike traditional job searches, candidates do not apply to employers; instead, employers seek out candidates through an intuitive web application. Incredible Health also provides a mobile application that enhances the user experience. The company, originally known as Lift League, Inc., was incorporated in 2015 and has since focused on solving staffing challenges within the healthcare industry by allowing users to filter job searches, receive alerts, and access career advice.

APDS

Series C in 2022
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.
Cinematic Health Education was founded to address the critical training needs of patients facing roles that are dependent on acquiring the soft skills in order to be successful. Its vision is to apply its cinematic approach to the development of training and certification programs for allied health professionals, including home health aides and personal care aides.

CareAcademy

Series B in 2022
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Teal

Seed Round in 2022
Teal is a New York-based company that offers an online platform designed to assist individuals in career navigation and development. Founded in 2019, Teal provides a range of services including resume consultations, job searching tools, and application management. The platform enables users to tailor their resumes to specific job descriptions, enhancing their chances of success in the job market. Additionally, Teal offers career assistance through email and chat support, along with resources such as community events, group coaching, virtual networking, and a library of career-related content. Through its membership program, users gain access to expert advice and tools that empower them to advocate for themselves and build meaningful careers.

FluroSat

Series B in 2022
FluroSat Pty Ltd is an ag tech company based in Eveleigh, Australia, specializing in predictive crop health monitoring through advanced software solutions. Founded in 2016, FluroSat develops a decision support platform that utilizes multispectral and hyperspectral imagery collected from drones and satellites to assess crop health and identify specific stressors affecting yield. Their primary offerings include FluroSat, designed for cotton and grain growers, and ProductionWise, which enhances farm efficiency for commodity crops through features like paddock management, yield predictions, satellite monitoring, and localized weather forecasts. The company also provides consulting services that guide farmers on optimal application rates of fertilizers, fungicides, and irrigation, leading to potential savings on input costs and improved yields. FluroSat currently focuses on the Australian broadacre farming sector and aims to expand its reach internationally.

Eleanor Health

Series C in 2022
Eleanor Health is a provider of rehabilitation services focused on mental health and substance misuse. Founded in 2019, the company offers comprehensive, whole-person care through a network of outpatient clinics, virtual platforms, and community settings, including patients' homes. Eleanor Health emphasizes long-term recovery outcomes and employs a value-based care model. In addition to rehabilitation, the company connects individuals with essential resources such as housing, employment, and peer support, ensuring a holistic approach to recovery. Headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts, Eleanor Health aims to improve the lives of those facing addiction and mental health challenges.

Vivvi

Series B in 2022
Vivvi, Inc. is a provider of employer-sponsored child care services, headquartered in New York, New York. Founded in 2018, the company offers on-site and near-site childcare solutions tailored for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Vivvi's mission is to support working parents by equipping their children with a lifelong love of learning while addressing the logistical and financial challenges of childcare. The services are designed to enhance employee recruitment and retention, ultimately improving workplace productivity. By eliminating long-term commitments and capital expenditures, Vivvi makes exceptional full-time and backup care accessible and affordable for employers of all sizes, providing peace of mind to parents.

Full Harvest

Series B in 2021
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. operates a business-to-business platform that connects large farms with food companies, facilitating the sale of surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By creating a marketplace for this unutilized yet perfectly edible produce, Full Harvest aims to provide farmers with an additional revenue stream while helping food businesses reduce costs. The platform utilizes proprietary technology and an innovative supply chain model to enhance sustainability in the food system, ultimately benefiting both producers and consumers by minimizing waste and promoting the availability of affordable, healthy food options.

Lynx Educate

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Lynx Educate operates as an education-to-employer marketplace focused on upskilling and reskilling the workforce. The company offers a comprehensive suite of employee education services that provide access to accredited and certified programs tailored for adult learners. By enabling organizations to transform their training budgets into meaningful investments, Lynx Educate helps human resources teams retain, engage, and attract talent. The platform aims to bridge the skills gap by equipping employees with the necessary knowledge and expertise to thrive in their roles, aligning workforce development with the evolving needs of businesses.

Spring Health

Series C in 2021
Spring Health is a behavioral healthcare service provider that focuses on improving employee mental well-being through personalized care solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes proprietary assessments and machine-learning technology to evaluate the mental health conditions of individuals. Based on these evaluations, Spring Health matches employees to tailored care plans suited to their unique needs. Each member is supported by a Care Navigator who assists in exploring options, booking appointments with therapists, and connecting with experts in various fields, including work-life, legal, and financial services. By offering a comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care, Spring Health aims to enhance behavioral health benefits for employers and their employees.

Solv

Series C in 2021
Solv Health, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to book same-day appointments with healthcare providers, including doctors and urgent care centers. Founded in 2016 and based in San Francisco, California, Solv focuses on simplifying healthcare access by allowing individuals to schedule video visits and find COVID-19 testing options. The platform empowers patients by providing transparency regarding available services, expected wait times, and associated costs, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare experience.

EveryDay Labs

Series A in 2021
EveryDay Labs, Inc. develops a toolkit that is designed to provide educators with insights, research, and strategies on how to partner with families so that every student has an equitable opportunity to learn. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in Redwood City, California.

Binti

Series B in 2021
Binti, Inc. operates a comprehensive online platform designed to assist parents in navigating the adoption process. Founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, the company addresses the significant barriers that prospective adoptive parents face, such as high costs and complex administrative requirements. Binti provides tools for completing home study paperwork and connects users to a network of reputable social workers and agencies for home visits. The platform also offers resources for international adoption and financing options. By streamlining the adoption journey, Binti aims to increase the number of qualified parents who can successfully adopt, ultimately working toward a vision where every child has a loving family.

Anthill

Seed Round in 2021
Anthill AI is a software company that offers personal and actionable workforce development. The company was founded by Muriel Clauson and Young-Jae Kim and is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Pathstream

Venture Round in 2021
Pathstream is a web-based platform for teaching in-demand tech skills for work. Pathstream partners with industry-leading tech companies and higher education institutions to transform digital skills learning. The company's platform allows students to immediately access pre-configured, project based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching.

Crehana

Series B in 2021
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, aimed at creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, it offers over 500 courses covering a range of subjects including Design, Coding, Illustration, Photography, and Audiovisuals. The platform focuses on affordable, project-based learning, enabling users to acquire practical skills that align with their professional aspirations. Crehana's mission is to empower individuals to achieve their career goals through accessible online education, thereby redefining traditional learning paradigms in the creative sector.

Mentor Spaces

Seed Round in 2021
Mentor Spaces, developed by Better Weekdays, Inc., is a virtual mentorship platform aimed at supporting emerging Black and Latinx professionals. The platform facilitates communication between corporate mentors and prospective employees through career interest-based groups, thereby assisting companies in their efforts to scale diversity and inclusion initiatives. Mentor Spaces is currently utilized by over 10,000 emerging leaders, helping organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies to find, hire, and retain diverse talent. By enhancing the development of underrepresented minorities, Mentor Spaces contributes to building a diverse talent pipeline, improving employee retention, and fostering an inclusive corporate culture. Better Weekdays, founded in 2011 and based in Saint Louis, Missouri, operates this innovative platform as part of its broader online career services offering.

Morty

Series B in 2021
Morty is on a mission to revolutionize the outdated mortgage industry by letting people shop, compare, and close on any mortgage from any lender, completely online. Purchasing a home is the largest, most important financial transaction of most people’s lives. They believe getting a mortgage should be just as simple, modern, and transparent as buying anything else online. We’re building the first-ever, fully digital marketplace to make this possible - like Kayak, but for mortgages.

Wellthy

Series B in 2021
Wellthy, Inc. is a family care concierge service based in New York, established in 2014. The company specializes in assisting individuals and families in managing the complexities of care for chronically ill, aging, or disabled loved ones. Wellthy connects families with dedicated Care Coordinators who help navigate the logistical and administrative tasks associated with caregiving. Their platform enables families to track appointments, organize tasks, store important documents, and maintain communication. Wellthy addresses various needs beyond medical care, including legal, financial, housing, and emotional support. The service is designed to alleviate the burden of caregiving by taking on tasks such as making calls, scheduling appointments, and managing paperwork. Additionally, Wellthy partners with employers to offer a compassionate and scalable solution to support families dealing with aging-related issues, childcare, special needs, and other ongoing care challenges.

Sempre Health

Series B in 2021
Sempre Health, Inc. owns and operates a platform and offers behavior-based healthcare pricing to healthcare industry. The company works with health plans and pharmaceutical manufacturers to dynamically adjust a patient's co-payment based on individual adherence and behavior. It parses prescription records to predict the right price based on the patient's adherence to taking medicines in time. The company provides the patients access to their current discounts, why they got those discounts, and guidance on how to improve their health, via SMS. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Formative

Private Equity Round in 2021
The platform for real-time formative assessments + a free student response system for digital classrooms. Their web-based software found at goformative.com allows live data analytics on any homework, classwork or assessment in order to help teachers, parents and schools guarantee student growth in the moments when it matters most.

AllHere

Series A in 2021
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Amira Learning

Series B in 2021
Amira Learning offers an intelligent reading assistant that listens, assesses, and tutors. Amira recommends appropriately challenging stories, listens as a student reads aloud, and intervenes when helpful. The company assesses oral reading fluency and analyzes errors to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. Every time a student and Amira read together, Amira generates diagnostic reports that empower teachers and parents. It gives teachers more time to teach and gives students a more effective way to practice.

Territory Foods

Series B in 2021
Territory Foods is a chef-prepared meal delivery service that creates nutritionist-approved menus tailored to support various dietary preferences and regional market tastes. Its fresh, healthy, ready-to-eat meals are designed by in-house culinary professionals and nutrition experts, prepared by a dedicated team of chefs, and powered by a proprietary algorithm that informs personalized menu variety at scale. Its boredom-proof rotating menus feature a wide variety of freshly-made artisan meals per week that are responsibly sourced, always free of refined sugars, and made without ingredients that contain gluten and dairy. Menus can be customized to meet dietary templates such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, and Keto, taking the guesswork out of navigating and committing to healthy eating. Territory Foods launched in 2011 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Candidly

Series A in 2021
Candidly is a company focused on simplifying student debt repayment and refinancing for employers through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Founded by former Google employee, Candidly aims to assist organizations in providing effective benefits that help employees manage and reduce their student debt burdens. By offering innovative solutions, Candidly empowers companies to support their workforce in achieving financial well-being and securing a more stable future.

Mainstay

Series B in 2021
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.

Acadeum

Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform. Acadeum is previously known as College Consortium. It offers a software platform that allows universities to share online courses. Acadeum supports the formation of course-sharing consortia for institutions of higher education, including the Council of Independent Colleges, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, and Digitex. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

Voxy EnGen

Series A in 2021
Voxy EnGen is a career-focused, virtual English language education training platform for organizations and employers working with immigrants and refugees.

Oncue

Venture Round in 2020
Oncue Enterprises, Inc. is a technology-driven company that offers a software platform and booking services tailored for moving companies. Established in 2017 and headquartered in Oakland, California, Oncue aims to enhance the moving experience for both consumers and service providers. The company addresses the challenges faced by the moving industry, where companies often struggle to manage customer requests effectively. By providing management services and facilitating better communication, Oncue fosters trust and transparency between moving companies and their clients, ultimately streamlining the moving process for the 25 million individuals who relocate annually.

Aclima

Series B in 2020
Aclima Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys environmental sensor networks to measure and analyze air pollution and greenhouse gases. Established in 2007, Aclima combines advanced sensor technology, climate science, enterprise software, and machine learning to deliver hyperlocal air quality data at a block-by-block resolution. Its solutions generate real-time streaming data that allows for the creation of high-resolution maps of emissions, covering various pollutants such as CO2, methane, and particulate matter. Aclima's technology is aimed at commercial and government sectors, providing actionable insights that help communities and industries manage their environmental impact. Recognized as a 2017 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and featured in the 2018 Global Cleantech 100, Aclima's mission focuses on improving public health and planetary well-being through enhanced environmental intelligence.

Spring Health

Series B in 2020
Spring Health is a behavioral healthcare service provider that focuses on improving employee mental well-being through personalized care solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes proprietary assessments and machine-learning technology to evaluate the mental health conditions of individuals. Based on these evaluations, Spring Health matches employees to tailored care plans suited to their unique needs. Each member is supported by a Care Navigator who assists in exploring options, booking appointments with therapists, and connecting with experts in various fields, including work-life, legal, and financial services. By offering a comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care, Spring Health aims to enhance behavioral health benefits for employers and their employees.

Angaza

Series B in 2020
Angaza provides a technology that enables businesses to provide affordable life-changing products to people in emerging markets. The company's comprehensive pay-as-you-go platform is used by manufacturing and distribution companies around the world to sell life-changing products to the next billion off-grid consumers. It aims to end poverty by enabling universal access to transformative products, services, and information. With affordable access to livelihood necessities like solar lights and clean cookstoves, people without access to credit or traditional banking services can start on a path to financial inclusion. Angaza was established in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Full Harvest

Venture Round in 2020
Full Harvest Technologies, Inc. operates a business-to-business platform that connects large farms with food companies, facilitating the sale of surplus and imperfect produce. Established in 2016 and based in San Francisco, the company addresses the significant issue of food waste in the United States, where approximately 20 billion pounds of produce are discarded annually due to strict retailer standards regarding appearance. By creating a marketplace for this unutilized yet perfectly edible produce, Full Harvest aims to provide farmers with an additional revenue stream while helping food businesses reduce costs. The platform utilizes proprietary technology and an innovative supply chain model to enhance sustainability in the food system, ultimately benefiting both producers and consumers by minimizing waste and promoting the availability of affordable, healthy food options.

GetSetUp

Venture Round in 2020
GetSetup is a senior to senior live interactive educational platform that offers classes and social opportunities to help older adults live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. Its platform teaches seniors through a video about how to use different types of software, set up online businesses, and helps to learn about medical and financial products and services that enable companies to promote loyalty, reduce churn and save costs. GetSetup was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Sora Schools

Seed Round in 2020
Sora Schools, Inc. is an online private high school founded in 2018 and based in Smyrna, Georgia. The institution offers a project-based learning curriculum tailored to individual student interests and learning styles. This non-traditional approach enables students to engage in hands-on work, fostering the development of practical skills and a robust portfolio that supports future college applications and career opportunities. In addition to its core educational offerings, Sora Schools provides communication skills training, career mentorship, counseling services, and specialized programs in content writing and graphic design, all aimed at preparing students for academic and professional success.

Juntos

Venture Round in 2020
Juntos Finanzas, Inc. is a company that provides a mobile communication solution aimed at enhancing the engagement between financial institutions and low-income consumers, particularly in emerging markets. Founded in 2010 in San Carlos, California, the company develops digital tools that empower individuals to manage their finances effectively and achieve their financial goals. By collaborating with banks and financial service providers, Juntos delivers engaging conversations through SMS, which helps build trust and confidence among customers entering the financial system for the first time. The company emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural and behavioral insights to motivate increased account usage and foster financial stability for low-balance customers.

Icon Savings Plan

Seed Round in 2020
The Icon Savings Corporation, Inc., doing business as Icon Savings Plan, provides online retirement saving plans for businesses and individuals. It offers recordkeeping, marketplace platforms, employee onboarding solutions, and investment solutions. The Icon Savings Corporation, Inc. was founded in 2018 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Evidation Health

Series D in 2020
Evidation Health is a provider of a health data analytics platform designed to collect and analyze continuous behavior data and healthcare information so as to create better health outcomes. Its platform turns raw, high-frequency everyday behavior data from sensors, devices, speech, video, and other sources into new knowledge about health and disease, that enable individuals and innovative companies to understand and influence the everyday behaviors. It was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Mateo, California.

APDS

Series B in 2020
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.

CareAcademy

Series A in 2020
CareAcademy operates an online training platform tailored for senior home care agencies and caregivers. Founded in 2013 by Helen Adeosun, the company provides evidence-based classes that help direct care workers enhance their skills and improve the quality of care they deliver to older adults. The platform offers a variety of courses covering essential topics such as infection control, nutrition, dementia care, and fall prevention, enabling caregivers to meet licensure requirements across all 50 states. CareAcademy has certified over 40,000 caregivers nationwide, emphasizing the importance of high-touch coaching and exceptional customer service. The training programs not only equip caregivers with the necessary knowledge and skills but also offer peace of mind to employers, ensuring that their teams are well-prepared to support seniors in living independently and safely at home.

Binti

Venture Round in 2020
Binti, Inc. operates a comprehensive online platform designed to assist parents in navigating the adoption process. Founded in 2013 and based in Oakland, California, the company addresses the significant barriers that prospective adoptive parents face, such as high costs and complex administrative requirements. Binti provides tools for completing home study paperwork and connects users to a network of reputable social workers and agencies for home visits. The platform also offers resources for international adoption and financing options. By streamlining the adoption journey, Binti aims to increase the number of qualified parents who can successfully adopt, ultimately working toward a vision where every child has a loving family.

AllHere

Seed Round in 2020
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Lessonly

Series C in 2020
Lessonly is a simple learning management software that helps teams learn, practice and do better work. They are used by over 3 million learners at more than 1,000 leading companies including Trunk Club, Ibotta, U.S. Cellular, and Jostens to share knowledge and reinforce best practices. Lessonly increases productivity, cuts onboarding time, raises CSAT scores. Other features include easy-to-use lesson creation, analytics to track impact, & coaching functionality to give feedback at scale. Lessonly enables busy teams to get on the same page, stay ahead of change, and deliver amazing experiences to customers and prospects. It allows users to build, share and track training materials and activity from a singular interface. Lessonly was founded in 2012 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

GetSetUp

Pre Seed Round in 2020
GetSetup is a senior to senior live interactive educational platform that offers classes and social opportunities to help older adults live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. Its platform teaches seniors through a video about how to use different types of software, set up online businesses, and helps to learn about medical and financial products and services that enable companies to promote loyalty, reduce churn and save costs. GetSetup was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Acadeum

Series A in 2020
Acadeum is a developer of the Academic Sharing Platform. Acadeum is previously known as College Consortium. It offers a software platform that allows universities to share online courses. Acadeum supports the formation of course-sharing consortia for institutions of higher education, including the Council of Independent Colleges, the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, and Digitex. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

GetSetUp

Angel Round in 2020
GetSetup is a senior to senior live interactive educational platform that offers classes and social opportunities to help older adults live healthier, happier, and more connected lives. Its platform teaches seniors through a video about how to use different types of software, set up online businesses, and helps to learn about medical and financial products and services that enable companies to promote loyalty, reduce churn and save costs. GetSetup was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Adjacent Academies

Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies offers and educational program for non-science background students. The company provides meals, materials, and housing. It partners with universities to develops skills of students. It offers comprehensive curriculum-related courses, credit-bearing courses, coding and project development courses, and others. The company was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Knowledge to Practice

Venture Round in 2020
Knowledge to Practice catalyzes and accelerates progress in postgraduate medical education. It offers self-directed learning solutions, self-assessment tools reveal knowledge gaps, content modules can be reviewed repeatedly, and more. The company was founded in 2014 and is based in Bethesda, United States.

Campus

Seed Round in 2019
Campuswire is a real-time messaging platform designed specifically for college classes, aimed at enhancing communication between students and educators. The platform facilitates class discussions, question-and-answer sessions, and announcements, ultimately optimizing the teaching and learning experience. By integrating both synchronous and asynchronous messaging features, Campuswire promotes increased student collaboration and simplifies educators' workflows. Its user-friendly interface, inspired by social media, enables professors to efficiently share important information, engage in online discussions, and privately communicate with individual students. Through its innovative approach, Campuswire is committed to addressing challenges in educational communication and fostering a more collaborative learning environment.

Winnie

Series A in 2019
Winnie, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace for parents to discover local daycares and preschools in the United States. It offers Winnie that is used by parents to learn about programs of daycares and preschools, including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data, and more. The company’s Winnie is used by childcare providers to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Stellic

Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. operates an integrated planning and advising platform designed to assist students in effectively planning their academic semesters. The platform features a Degree Planner that includes tools for prerequisite checks, course searches, career templates, elective placeholders, semester planning, and an integrated calendar. Additionally, it offers a Degree Audit feature that accurately tracks completed, in-progress, and remaining program requirements. The Advisor Tool enables advisors to identify at-risk students early, while Data Reports help university administrators analyze future course demand, student performance issues, and engagement levels among students and advisors. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates frustrated with existing academic planning tools, Stellic aims to provide innovative, user-centered solutions for universities globally. The company is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California.

Kenzie Academy

Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc., doing business as Kenzie Academy, owns and operates a software engineering apprenticeship school. The company designs programs that provide training, networking, and experience to help students. It organizes coding bootcamps, project based learning, and offers online courses. The company also offers job placements upon course completion. Kenzie Academy, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Amira Learning

Series A in 2019
Amira Learning offers an intelligent reading assistant that listens, assesses, and tutors. Amira recommends appropriately challenging stories, listens as a student reads aloud, and intervenes when helpful. The company assesses oral reading fluency and analyzes errors to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. Every time a student and Amira read together, Amira generates diagnostic reports that empower teachers and parents. It gives teachers more time to teach and gives students a more effective way to practice.

Pathstream

Series A in 2019
Pathstream is a web-based platform for teaching in-demand tech skills for work. Pathstream partners with industry-leading tech companies and higher education institutions to transform digital skills learning. The company's platform allows students to immediately access pre-configured, project based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SVAcademy is a 15-month business development apprenticeship paid for by employers. SVAcademy’s team has started and sold SaaS companies to Oracle and HP, hired and trained more than 400 SaaS sales reps, conducted admissions at Harvard, and coached more than 100,000 students across the country.

Upswing

Venture Round in 2019
Upswing International, Inc. operates an online collaboration platform designed to provide academic support to students in schools. Its primary offerings include AdviseUp, which facilitates scheduling and receiving advice from college advisors; MentorUp, connecting students with mentors for non-academic support; and TutorUp, which utilizes its own tutors and connects students with a broader network of coaches. Additionally, Upswing provides engagement solutions tailored for first-year students, online learners, and adult learners. The platform allows students to select coaches based on various criteria, ensuring a personalized learning experience. Each coaching session is recorded and analyzed, providing administrators with real-time data and insights to help reduce student attrition and enhance overall success. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Upswing is committed to partnering with colleges to establish virtual learning centers that support students and equip educators with valuable analytics.

CareMonkey

Seed Round in 2019
CareMonkey automates school and district processes; eliminating paperwork and saving time and money with award-winning features: - Online parent consent forms & payments, with automated notifications and reminders - Parent managed medical data - Online staff forms & trip approval processes - Staff mobile app with offline access to medical & trip data - Group messaging via text, email & push notifications There’s no paper, better engagement, and less work for schools, teacher and parents. CareMonkey is designed, built and supported by CareMonkey Pty Ltd, a software company headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The system is used by schools, universities, in sport, for HR, scouts, the disability sector, camps, youth groups, churchs and other community groups.

Empowered Education

Series A in 2019
Empowered Education, LLC is an online educational platform established in 2015 and based in Boise, Idaho. The company specializes in training health coaches and wellness practitioners, offering a range of online training programs, consulting services, and live events. Its curriculum focuses on a new healthcare paradigm, equipping graduates with the skills necessary to work directly with clients and collaborate with medical professionals in functional medicine. By emphasizing the identification of the root causes of illness, Empowered Education aims to enhance the effectiveness of healthcare delivery and empower practitioners in their roles.

Ellevest

Series A in 2019
Ellevest, Inc. is an employee owned investment manager. The firm primarily provides its services to women clients. It manages separate client-focused portfolios. The firm invests in different asset classes in markets across the globe. The firm employs fundamental analysis along with top-down approach to create its portfolios. It was formerly known as Ellevate Financial, Inc. Ellevest, Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in New York City.

Candidly

Series A in 2019
Candidly is a company focused on simplifying student debt repayment and refinancing for employers through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model. Founded by former Google employee, Candidly aims to assist organizations in providing effective benefits that help employees manage and reduce their student debt burdens. By offering innovative solutions, Candidly empowers companies to support their workforce in achieving financial well-being and securing a more stable future.

Civitas Learning

Private Equity Round in 2019
Civitas Learning’s student success intelligence platform leverages each institution’s unique data to help them chart the best course to improved outcomes for students. The platform is grounded in unparalleled work in data science, built into workflows with integrated applications, and implemented on-site with seasoned strategic service teams. Today, Civitas Learning works with 375 colleges and universities, serving nearly 8 million students. Together with their growing community of customers, Civitas Learning is making the most of the world’s learning data to help graduate a million more students per year by 2025.

KETOS

Series A in 2019
KETOS, Inc., founded in 2015 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, specializes in providing hardware and software analytics solutions for water management. The company offers industrial-grade hardware and an IoT communication framework, along with a software platform designed to deliver real-time data on water usage and flow. KETOS monitors essential water health parameters, including pH, dissolved solids, hardness, turbidity, and salinity, enabling users to assess both the quantity and quality of water efficiently. Through its innovative approach, KETOS addresses critical global challenges related to water efficiency and quality management.

Crehana

Series A in 2019
Crehana is an online training platform based in Lima, Peru, aimed at creative and digital professionals in Latin America and Spain. Founded in 2015, it offers over 500 courses covering a range of subjects including Design, Coding, Illustration, Photography, and Audiovisuals. The platform focuses on affordable, project-based learning, enabling users to acquire practical skills that align with their professional aspirations. Crehana's mission is to empower individuals to achieve their career goals through accessible online education, thereby redefining traditional learning paradigms in the creative sector.

Hone

Seed Round in 2019
Hone Group Inc. is a company that develops and operates a platform for live online leadership and management training, primarily aimed at enhancing both hard and soft skills within organizations. Founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, Hone provides a comprehensive development platform that facilitates the sourcing, management, and delivery of instructor-led training programs. The company's offerings include training in areas such as management, diversity and inclusion, communication, conflict management, team building, and interpersonal skills. Hone's platform is designed to support organizations of various sizes by measuring the impact of training and promoting behavior change, human connection, and continuous progress. Through its innovative approach, Hone aims to uplift human skills development in modern, distributed teams.

Cinematic Health Education

Venture Round in 2019
Cinematic Health Education was founded to address the critical training needs of patients facing roles that are dependent on acquiring the soft skills in order to be successful. Its vision is to apply its cinematic approach to the development of training and certification programs for allied health professionals, including home health aides and personal care aides.

AllHere

Seed Round in 2019
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

Savonix

Series A in 2018
Savonix, Inc. specializes in digital neuro-cognitive assessment and brain health through its Savonix Mobile platform, which allows users to conduct clinically recognized cognitive assessments via mobile devices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Savonix serves a diverse clientele, including healthcare practitioners, researchers, insurance companies, and government agencies. The platform provides comprehensive cognitive evaluations across various domains, such as memory and cognitive flexibility, enabling users to assess their brain function conveniently. Additionally, Savonix's innovative 3D game platform enhances the testing experience and gathers valuable meta-data, allowing for insights into cognitive domains like implicit learning. This approach supports the early detection of cognitive changes and informs treatment planning for conditions such as dementia. With strategic partnerships with several notable organizations, Savonix aims to make cognitive assessment more affordable, accessible, and actionable for individuals and healthcare providers alike.

Savonix

Series A in 2018
Savonix, Inc. specializes in digital neuro-cognitive assessment and brain health through its Savonix Mobile platform, which allows users to conduct clinically recognized cognitive assessments via mobile devices. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, Savonix serves a diverse clientele, including healthcare practitioners, researchers, insurance companies, and government agencies. The platform provides comprehensive cognitive evaluations across various domains, such as memory and cognitive flexibility, enabling users to assess their brain function conveniently. Additionally, Savonix's innovative 3D game platform enhances the testing experience and gathers valuable meta-data, allowing for insights into cognitive domains like implicit learning. This approach supports the early detection of cognitive changes and informs treatment planning for conditions such as dementia. With strategic partnerships with several notable organizations, Savonix aims to make cognitive assessment more affordable, accessible, and actionable for individuals and healthcare providers alike.

Imbellus

Series A in 2018
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!

Sempre Health

Series A in 2018
Sempre Health, Inc. owns and operates a platform and offers behavior-based healthcare pricing to healthcare industry. The company works with health plans and pharmaceutical manufacturers to dynamically adjust a patient's co-payment based on individual adherence and behavior. It parses prescription records to predict the right price based on the patient's adherence to taking medicines in time. The company provides the patients access to their current discounts, why they got those discounts, and guidance on how to improve their health, via SMS. The company was founded in 2015 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Wonderschool

Series A in 2018
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Edmit

Seed Round in 2018
Edmit was founded by innovative university leaders passionate about student success. We believe students should feel empowered in the college admissions and financial aid process, and that colleges should have more effective ways to engage directly with students on pricing in order to effectively bring great students to their institution.

Guild

Series C in 2018
Guild Education's lifelong learning platform offers classes, programs and degrees for working adults, with a path for them to move forward in their education and career. Guild offers these adults support from start to finish, with their technology platform for discovery, learning, and organizing the experience, and extra support with their tech-enabled student advising model. Founded in 2015, the company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, United States.

Kenzie Academy

Seed Round in 2018
Kenzie Academy, Inc., doing business as Kenzie Academy, owns and operates a software engineering apprenticeship school. The company designs programs that provide training, networking, and experience to help students. It organizes coding bootcamps, project based learning, and offers online courses. The company also offers job placements upon course completion. Kenzie Academy, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Spring Health

Seed Round in 2018
Spring Health is a behavioral healthcare service provider that focuses on improving employee mental well-being through personalized care solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes proprietary assessments and machine-learning technology to evaluate the mental health conditions of individuals. Based on these evaluations, Spring Health matches employees to tailored care plans suited to their unique needs. Each member is supported by a Care Navigator who assists in exploring options, booking appointments with therapists, and connecting with experts in various fields, including work-life, legal, and financial services. By offering a comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care, Spring Health aims to enhance behavioral health benefits for employers and their employees.

Spring Health

Seed Round in 2018
Spring Health is a behavioral healthcare service provider that focuses on improving employee mental well-being through personalized care solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in New York, the company utilizes proprietary assessments and machine-learning technology to evaluate the mental health conditions of individuals. Based on these evaluations, Spring Health matches employees to tailored care plans suited to their unique needs. Each member is supported by a Care Navigator who assists in exploring options, booking appointments with therapists, and connecting with experts in various fields, including work-life, legal, and financial services. By offering a comprehensive and effective approach to mental health care, Spring Health aims to enhance behavioral health benefits for employers and their employees.

Wonda VR

Seed Round in 2018
Wonda VR designs and develops a mobile and desktop application for creators and brands to share 360° photos and videos in virtual reality (VR) on all platforms. Its platform offers one-click upload; adaptive streaming; staging support; and preview and sharing. The company allows users to upload their VR experiences to the cloud and share them with teams, clients, and targeted audiences with a URL or QR code. It also provides a white label app export package. Wonda VR was founded in 2016 and is based in Paris, France with an additional office in New York.

Aclima

Series A in 2018
Aclima Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that designs and deploys environmental sensor networks to measure and analyze air pollution and greenhouse gases. Established in 2007, Aclima combines advanced sensor technology, climate science, enterprise software, and machine learning to deliver hyperlocal air quality data at a block-by-block resolution. Its solutions generate real-time streaming data that allows for the creation of high-resolution maps of emissions, covering various pollutants such as CO2, methane, and particulate matter. Aclima's technology is aimed at commercial and government sectors, providing actionable insights that help communities and industries manage their environmental impact. Recognized as a 2017 World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and featured in the 2018 Global Cleantech 100, Aclima's mission focuses on improving public health and planetary well-being through enhanced environmental intelligence.

Winnie

Seed Round in 2018
Winnie, Inc. operates an online childcare marketplace for parents to discover local daycares and preschools in the United States. It offers Winnie that is used by parents to learn about programs of daycares and preschools, including detailed descriptions, photos, tuition information, licensing status, availability data, and more. The company’s Winnie is used by childcare providers to fill their open spaces, build their wait lists, and get support and resources to run their business. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in San Francisco, California.
Trilogy Education Services, Inc. is an education program management company that collaborates with universities to develop skills-based training programs aimed at preparing students for careers in the digital economy. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in New York, Trilogy focuses on areas such as web development, data analytics, and visualization, ensuring that graduates possess both the technical skills and confidence required for success. The company operates in over 35 markets across North America, addressing hiring gaps by equipping working adults with in-demand skills. Trilogy's services encompass curriculum development, student recruitment, and career coaching, and it has partnered with more than 1,500 employers, ranging from startups to large corporations, to enhance job placement opportunities for its graduates.

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.

Mentor Collective

Venture Round in 2018
Mentor Collective is a Boston-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in creating mentoring programs for universities. The platform enables educational institutions to design, manage, and assess mentoring initiatives that connect students with near-peer mentors, thereby enhancing student engagement and retention. Mentor Collective works with over 60 partner schools, including notable institutions such as Princeton and UC Davis. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including program design, mentorship operations, a content library, and analytics to evaluate program effectiveness. By facilitating one-on-one mentorship, Mentor Collective aims to improve graduation rates and foster a supportive academic environment for all students. Its mission-driven approach has garnered recognition, positioning it as a leader in the education sector.

Allovue

Series A in 2018
Allovue is a software platform that helps school districts create and plan budgets and monitor spending to make financial. The user-friendly software applications allow district officials, principals, and other school administrators to visualize, analyze, and optimize the impact of spending on outcomes in education. The company's flagship product, Balance, contains applications to analyze school budgets, track and forecast expenditures, identify trends over time, and plan for future capital investments. Allovue allows superintendents to easily communicate district budgets with their staff, board, and community leaders, ensuring that budgets are strategically aligned to district goals and priorities. It connects education, finance, and technology to meet the needs of education decision-makers.

Neurotrack

Series B in 2018
Neurotrack is on a mission to transform the diagnosis and prevention of Alzheimer’s and related dementias through its app-based Cognitive Health Program. Its digital cognitive assessments, using groundbreaking eye-tracking technology, are coupled with a personalized intervention program to empower individuals at any age to strengthen their cognitive health through “brain checkups” and targeted lifestyle behaviors. The company was founded in 2012 by Elli Kaplan and neuroscientist Dr. Stuart Zola and is based in Redwood City, California.

Univfy

Series A in 2018
Univfy Inc. operates an innovative IVF prediction platform that offers personalized analysis and prediction tests for in vitro fertilization (IVF) centers and patients. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, the company provides fertility analytics that include personalized counseling and protocol evaluations. Patients can input their health data to receive an instant report detailing their individual chances of IVF success. Key offerings include the Univfy PreIVF test, which evaluates factors such as age and clinical diagnoses, and the Univfy PredictIVF test, which assesses reproductive health indicators like embryo quality and medication response. Utilizing advanced AI and machine learning, Univfy aims to enhance patient outcomes while supporting physicians in decision-making and resource planning. The company's methodologies are rooted in research developed by Stanford University and have been validated through peer-reviewed publications, establishing a high standard in IVF success modeling. Univfy also maintains a robust global intellectual property portfolio.

Ellevation

Series B in 2018
Ellevation, LLC is a Boston-based company that develops a web-based software platform aimed at supporting English learners (EL) and the educators who serve them. The platform organizes EL student data, facilitates critical monitoring processes, and aids in instructional planning for multilingual students. Ellevation offers research-based instructional practices and activities that assist classroom teachers in effectively planning lessons to help ELs acquire language skills and master grade-level content. Additionally, the company provides Ellevation Math, specifically designed to help ELs engage with grade-level math concepts. Serving various public school districts, including EL coordinators, specialists, and teachers, Ellevation aims to enhance educational outcomes for English learners across the United States. Founded in 2006, the company was previously known as ESL Innovations, Inc. and rebranded to Ellevation, LLC in 2011.

Wonderschool

Venture Round in 2018
Started in 2016 by a group of educators and technologists in California, Wonderschool offers a platform where people can start infant and toddler programs and preschools out of their homes. Wonderschool supports experienced educators and childcare providers to start their own childcares or preschools out of their homes, whether they live in apartments, condos, or homes that they rent or own. Wonderschool provides assistance with licensing, program setup, marketing and everything in between. The company’s software platform allows teachers to manage their students, parents, and their program from one dashboard. Along with this, Wonderschool has built a marketplace for parents to search Wonderschool programs, schedule visits, enroll their children, and make payments. It’s been proven time and time again that children should start developing cognitive, motor, behavioral, and social skills from as early as 6 months and Wonderschool is committed to increasing families’ access to high quality care and learning environments for children.

Correlation One

Venture Round in 2018
Correlation One operates as a talent solutions technology company whose mission is to make data science for all. We believe that data literacy is the most important skill for the future of work. We promote data literacy through global data science competitions, rigorous data skills assessments, and enterprise-grade data science education. We have built an expert community of 250,000+ data scientists and 500+ relationships with leading universities in the US, China, UK, Canada, Ireland, and Latin America.

Cinematic Health Education

Seed Round in 2018
Cinematic Health Education was founded to address the critical training needs of patients facing roles that are dependent on acquiring the soft skills in order to be successful. Its vision is to apply its cinematic approach to the development of training and certification programs for allied health professionals, including home health aides and personal care aides.

AllHere

Seed Round in 2018
AllHere, Inc. is a Boston-based company that focuses on reducing chronic absenteeism in K-12 schools through its intervention management platform. The platform offers various tools, including referral management to analyze chronic absence data at multiple levels, intervention tracking applications for monitoring attendance interventions such as home visits and mentoring, and automated analytics reports to assess the effectiveness of intervention programs. Additionally, AllHere employs artificial intelligence and supervised machine learning to enhance its chatbot software, facilitating real-time, one-on-one communication between schools and families. This approach aims to create engaging experiences that support student recruitment, retention, and success by providing timely assistance and information to families.

3DBear

Seed Round in 2017
3DBear Oy is a Finnish company that specializes in augmented reality software designed for educational purposes. Founded in 2016 and based in Helsinki, the company provides a platform that allows students to interact with virtual 3D models in their real-world environments. Its offerings include various gamified learning modules, such as the architect module that features lesson plans for redesigning physical spaces, the Avatar-learning module that encourages creativity through character creation, and the Connect the Dots game that teaches concepts of scale and number sequences. Additionally, the Bear the Baker module focuses on understanding dimensions of shapes. By blending technology with education, 3DBear aims to make learning engaging and fun for students, facilitating exploration across subjects like history, natural sciences, and mathematics.

Upswing

Venture Round in 2017
Upswing International, Inc. operates an online collaboration platform designed to provide academic support to students in schools. Its primary offerings include AdviseUp, which facilitates scheduling and receiving advice from college advisors; MentorUp, connecting students with mentors for non-academic support; and TutorUp, which utilizes its own tutors and connects students with a broader network of coaches. Additionally, Upswing provides engagement solutions tailored for first-year students, online learners, and adult learners. The platform allows students to select coaches based on various criteria, ensuring a personalized learning experience. Each coaching session is recorded and analyzed, providing administrators with real-time data and insights to help reduce student attrition and enhance overall success. Founded in 2013 and based in Austin, Texas, Upswing is committed to partnering with colleges to establish virtual learning centers that support students and equip educators with valuable analytics.

Sixup

Convertible Note in 2017
Sixup PBC, Inc. is a for-profit technology company based in San Francisco that provides an online platform offering loans to low-income, high-achieving students. Established in 2014, Sixup focuses on addressing the financial needs of underserved students by aggregating, underwriting, and funding loans that support their educational pursuits. The company aims to create a new asset class, termed Future-Prime, which encompasses approximately seven million students and represents a significant annual market volume. Sixup is supported by $14 million in equity funding from various investors, including Collaboration Capital and the Kellogg Foundation, and has secured an additional $41 million in lending and grant capital from institutions like Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank. Operating in 18 states, Sixup collaborates with numerous community-based and advocacy organizations to enhance access to education for its target demographic.

Kenzie Academy

Seed Round in 2017
Kenzie Academy, Inc., doing business as Kenzie Academy, owns and operates a software engineering apprenticeship school. The company designs programs that provide training, networking, and experience to help students. It organizes coding bootcamps, project based learning, and offers online courses. The company also offers job placements upon course completion. Kenzie Academy, Inc. was incorporated in 2017 and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana.