Entangled Group

Entangled Group, established in 2015, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in incubating, investing in, and consulting for early-stage education technology startups. It provides comprehensive support, including strategy consulting, access to expertise, non-profit management, sales acceleration, and revenue generation services to its portfolio companies. Entangled Group collaborates with top universities to beta test and adopt its products, expediting market entry and enhancing the likelihood of widespread adoption.

Paul Sheppard

CFO and COO

17 past transactions

LEASY

Series A in 2024
Co-founded by Gregorio Gilardini and Alejandro Garay in 2018, Leasy is a FinTech platform that provides automobile financing to ride-hailing drivers through a subscription model. It uses its algorithm and evaluators to analyze users' profiles and find suitable cars for them and helps customers to enter into a contract to own a vehicle.

Pathstream

Venture Round in 2021
Pathstream is a web-based platform focused on teaching in-demand tech skills essential for the workforce. The company collaborates with leading technology firms and higher education institutions to enhance digital skill learning. Its platform offers students immediate access to pre-configured, project-based instruction, realistic workplace simulations, and on-demand coaching. This approach enables learners to acquire the necessary digital skills to thrive in a rapidly evolving job market.

Adjacent Academies

Seed Round in 2020
Adjacent Academies is an educational organization established in 2019 and based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on empowering students from non-science backgrounds, particularly liberal arts graduates. The company partners with universities to deliver a range of courses aimed at developing technical skills and enhancing employability in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Its offerings include comprehensive curriculum-related courses, credit-bearing classes, coding, and project development training. Adjacent Academies also provides essential support services such as meals, materials, and housing for its students, facilitating a holistic learning environment. By enabling students to earn college credit while acquiring in-demand tech skills, Adjacent Academies enhances their career prospects and helps them build valuable professional networks.

Strive Talent

Venture Round in 2020
Strive Talent Inc., established in 2017 and based in San Francisco, operates an online platform focused on competency-based hiring. The company assesses job candidates through cognitive tests, work sample evaluations, and structured interviews to facilitate fair and skill-focused recruitment for businesses. Additionally, Strive offers management training programs combining classroom learning, practical application, and executive coaching to help emerging leaders develop their skills and reach their full potential.

Edmit

Venture Round in 2020
Edmit operates an educational technology (ed-tech) platform that aims to enhance transparency in higher education costs and values. The company's platform offers personalized data on scholarships, financial aid, employment outcomes, and student debt, empowering college-bound students and their families to comprehend the holistic costs and affordability of various institutions, thereby facilitating well-informed decision-making.

Riipen

Seed Round in 2019
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.

Stellic

Seed Round in 2019
Stellic Inc. is an innovative company that operates an integrated planning and advising platform aimed at enhancing the academic experience for students. The platform features tools such as Degree Planner, which assists students in selecting courses and planning their semesters, while also providing features like prerequisite checks and integrated calendars. Additionally, the Degree Audit tool helps students track their academic progress by calculating completed, in-progress, and remaining requirements. The Advisor Tool empowers advisors to identify at-risk students early on, facilitating timely interventions. Furthermore, Stellic offers Data Reports that provide university administrators with insights into course demand, student performance challenges, and overall engagement. Founded by Carnegie Mellon undergraduates, the company emerged from a desire to improve the degree planning process, and it has since garnered recognition within the academic community. Stellic Inc. is headquartered in Doha, Qatar, with an additional location in Palo Alto, California.

CourseKey

Series A in 2019
CourseKey is a SaaS platform for vocational education providers that boosts revenue by improving student retention and graduation rates, helps maintain regulatory compliance, and streamlines processes.

Labster

Series B in 2019
Labster is a company that develops an innovative platform for virtual laboratory simulations, aiming to enhance science education through technology. Founded in 2011 in Copenhagen, Denmark, Labster offers a scalable online platform primarily focused on biotechnology education. Its virtual labs utilize advanced mathematical algorithms to create immersive, 3D learning environments that include molecular animations, quiz questions, and theoretical background. This interactive format allows students to engage in open-ended investigations and experiment with scientific concepts in a gamified context. Labster's solutions have been shown to significantly improve learning outcomes compared to traditional methods while also reducing educational costs. The company is committed to making life science education more accessible and effective on a global scale.

Hone

Seed Round in 2019
Hone Group Inc., established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in live online leadership and management training. It offers a development platform that empowers organizations to enhance their employees' soft skills, including communication, team building, and conflict management. Hone's platform facilitates expert-led small group training, peer learning, and continuous reinforcement, while also providing data-driven insights to measure and improve training impact.

ProjectEd

Acquisition in 2019
ProjectEd is an educational consulting firm founded in 2015 and based in Brooklyn, New York. The company specializes in providing product and visual design services, along with strategic consultancy tailored to educational organizations and nonprofits. ProjectEd focuses on enhancing user experience and developing audience-targeted virtual design, ensuring that educational entities can effectively implement technology and facilitate learning for all students. Through its practical and strategic support, ProjectEd aims to advance the education sector by improving the tools and systems used in teaching and learning.

RaiseMe

Series B in 2018
RaiseMe is a financial aid information and networking platform focused on improving access to higher education through innovative scholarship opportunities. The company addresses the challenges faced by millions of students in the college admissions process by allowing them to earn "micro-Scholarships" based on their individual achievements throughout high school. This approach enables students to receive financial assistance early, rather than waiting until the end of high school, thereby positively influencing their college ambitions and application decisions. Through partnerships with various universities, RaiseMe has facilitated the distribution of over $2 billion in micro-scholarships, demonstrating its commitment to transforming educational pathways and enhancing the college experience for students.

Koru

Series B in 2017
Koru is a developer of a predictive recruitment processing platform that aims to revolutionize talent acquisition. The company's software evaluates applicants based on key performance indicators that are more indicative of early career success than traditional metrics such as GPA or college reputation. Koru has identified and measures essential skills, known as the Koru7, which include Grit, Rigor, Impact, Teamwork, Curiosity, Ownership, and Polish. This innovative approach allows recruiters to efficiently screen and select top-tier candidates while promoting diversity and reducing the costs associated with poor hiring decisions. Koru's clients have reported significant improvements, with increases of 30-60% in high-performing hires and substantial returns on investment.

YellowBrick

Venture Round in 2017
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. is an online platform that specializes in creating tailored learning experiences for individuals seeking to explore and advance their careers in creative industries such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Established in 2013 and headquartered in New York, the company collaborates with prominent universities, brands, and industry leaders to provide educational services that align with students' talents and passions. By offering carefully designed assignments and insights, Yellowbrick enables students to acquire relevant skills and navigate their career paths more effectively, thereby empowering the next generation of talent in the creative arts and entertainment sectors.

MissionU

Series A in 2017
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and real-world experience for today’s job market, all while allowing them to graduate without debt and avoid upfront tuition costs. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized skills training, creating a pathway to employment for participants. MissionU employs an income-share agreement model, whereby students pay no tuition until they secure a job earning $50,000 or more. Once they reach this income threshold, they contribute 15% of their salary for three years back to the organization. This approach not only facilitates access to higher education but also emphasizes career readiness, enabling students to build successful careers without the burden of traditional student loans.

CourseKey

Seed Round in 2017
CourseKey is a SaaS platform for vocational education providers that boosts revenue by improving student retention and graduation rates, helps maintain regulatory compliance, and streamlines processes.

ReUp Education

Seed Round in 2016
ReUp Education, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that specializes in marketing services for educational institutions, focusing on re-enrolling students who have left college. Founded in 2015, ReUp utilizes data, technology, and personalized coaching to assist students in navigating the complexities of returning to school and completing their degrees. The company partners with universities and community colleges to engage and empower these students, addressing barriers to completion such as financial challenges, work and family obligations, health issues, and lack of motivation. By providing services that enhance goal-setting, study habits, financial management, and career preparation, ReUp aims to improve graduation rates and help students achieve their educational and professional aspirations. In doing so, ReUp addresses the significant issue of student dropouts in the United States, where millions have left college without earning their degrees, resulting in substantial economic and social consequences.
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