Authentica Solutions
Seed Round in 2024
Authentica Solutions is a technology company focused on addressing interoperability challenges within global educational institutions, including K-12, higher education, and workforce solutions. Established by former Microsoft founders after reacquiring the brand from Google, the company has developed the Education Intelligence Platform - Seedâ„¢, a cloud-native platform that revolutionizes education data solutions. Seedâ„¢ provides tools for data integration, management, quality assurance, and analytics, enabling secure and efficient data exchange across disparate systems. Authentica's offerings include DataSense, an integration platform designed to reduce implementation time and simplify data management for educational organizations. By emphasizing the importance of data sharing, security, and quality, Authentica aims to empower stakeholders in the education sector, facilitating data-driven decision-making and enhancing student success. The company also utilizes the Adoption Improvement Method (AIM) to support clients in maximizing the impact of their solutions, focusing on swift deployment and higher quality outcomes. With a commitment to profitability and meaningful change in students' lives, Authentica Solutions is poised for significant growth in the evolving educational landscape.
Plum.io
Convertible Note in 2023
Plum.io, Inc. is a Canadian software company that has developed a recruitment platform leveraging data-driven assessments to match job candidates with organizational needs. Established in 2012 and formerly known as Cream.HR, the company aims to enhance talent acquisition and management processes through its software as a service (SaaS) offerings. Plum's platform provides tools for workforce re-organization, planning, succession, and employee development, enabling organizations to quantify job fit and improve hiring quality. By focusing on objective data, Plum facilitates personalized career insights and helps create high-performing teams. The company has received recognition in the HR industry, including awards for its innovative technology.
Schola Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, operates an online platform connecting parents with suitable PK-12 schools. Its service, Schola, facilitates school discovery, connection, and enrollment for various types such as private, public district, public charter, and virtual/online schools. The company aims to simplify the recruitment and enrollment processes for both families and educational institutions by tracking prospective students and managing interest inquiries, pre-enrollment forms, and enrollment applications.
Founded in 2017, Ceresa is a leadership development company based in Austin, Texas. It offers a data-driven platform that delivers personalized, whole-person leadership journeys tailored to diverse aspiring leaders.
Ellipsis Education
Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Education provides comprehensive computer science curriculum for K-12 schools through its platform Codelicious. The platform offers customizable, grade-level differentiated learning pathways, empowering educators to teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering collaboration.
Schola
Venture Round in 2021
Schola Inc., established in 2016 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, operates an online platform connecting parents with suitable PK-12 schools. Its service, Schola, facilitates school discovery, connection, and enrollment for various types such as private, public district, public charter, and virtual/online schools. The company aims to simplify the recruitment and enrollment processes for both families and educational institutions by tracking prospective students and managing interest inquiries, pre-enrollment forms, and enrollment applications.
Prompt is a writing feedback service platform that aims to enhance writing skills for students through a comprehensive coaching system. The company supports thousands of students annually by providing feedback on a wide range of writing, including college admissions essays, AP essays, and college-level documents. Utilizing a text-based AI platform, Prompt integrates an evidence-based curriculum with both self-guided and instructor-led instruction. This approach enables educational institutions and companies to offer full courses, coaching sessions, and supplemental curriculum tailored to individual needs. By functioning as a Virtual Writing Center, Prompt focuses on delivering personalized guidance and quality-improvement assistance, making effective writing support accessible to students and educators alike.
JobHopin is a SaaS company focused on transforming the recruitment landscape in Southeast Asia, beginning with Vietnam. The company offers a recruitment platform that utilizes advanced AI and machine learning technologies to automate the sourcing and filtering of candidates, as well as to enhance data labeling processes. JobHopin's Applicant Tracking System (ATS) streamlines talent data management for organizations, providing real-time market data analysis related to salary trends, talent supply, and hiring demand. By leveraging behavioral data from verified recruiters, JobHopin enables companies to improve candidate matching and enhance predictive analytics and reporting. Ultimately, the platform aims to make HR operations more efficient, allowing organizations to concentrate on engaging with candidates effectively.
Riipen Networks Inc., established in 2014 and headquartered in Victoria, Canada, operates a learning platform that facilitates connections between organizations and universities or colleges. The platform links faculty-supervised student projects with industry partners, enabling students to gain practical experience and develop employable skills while still in academia. This mutually beneficial arrangement also provides companies with an engaging way to enhance brand awareness and recruit talent from campuses worldwide.
Edukasyon.ph
Series A in 2019
Edukasyon is an Edtech platform that democratizes access to online tutoring, skills training, and college guidance for over 8 million learners in the Philippines and beyond. It offers personalized academic support through Edge Tutor, life skill development via Empower, and free access to educational resources including scholarships and internships through Explore.
Mentor Collective
Venture Round in 2019
Mentor Collective is a Boston-based company that specializes in providing a platform for universities to implement and manage mentoring programs. Founded in 2013, the company partners with over 120 educational institutions, including prominent names like Princeton and UC Davis, to facilitate access to near-peer mentors for students. The services offered by Mentor Collective encompass program design, mentorship operations, software solutions, and analytics, all aimed at enhancing student engagement and improving graduation rates. The company's focus on mentorship not only helps students navigate their academic journeys but also fosters connections with young alumni. Through its comprehensive support, Mentor Collective strives to create a meaningful impact on the educational experience, ultimately contributing to higher retention rates among students.
examPAL
Venture Round in 2019
examPAL is an innovative company that utilizes AI-driven technology to personalize standardized test preparation for various academic assessments, including the GRE and GMAT. Its modular platform allows partners, ranging from educational institutions to individual learners, to address diverse market needs effectively. By analyzing users' learning pathways, examPAL offers customized practice sessions that adapt to individual thinking styles, thereby enhancing students' understanding and performance. This approach not only streamlines the management of educational materials but also integrates sales, marketing, and support resources into a single location, helping partners to stand out in a competitive landscape.
eCare Vault
Private Equity Round in 2019
eCare Vault, Inc. is a Boston-based company that specializes in developing a cloud-based care coordination platform aimed at enhancing individualized learning and care for parents, schools, healthcare professionals, and community providers. Founded in 2015, the platform allows users to build collaborative teams, share essential documents, and coordinate care effectively. Designed with input from various stakeholders, including parents, teachers, and child development professionals, eCare Vault prioritizes user-friendliness and robust security measures, including HIPAA compliance. The platform not only supports well-being and learning but also serves as a digital hub to improve workforce skills and streamline organizational processes.