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 comprehensive software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It addresses client system development challenges by offering a range of services, including application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The company prides itself on its onshore team, which consists of talent trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program and coding boot camps. This approach allows Techtonic to deliver effective and efficient development solutions that meet clients' needs in a timely manner and within budget.
PeopleGrove
Series A in 2019
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.
Motimatic
Series A in 2019
Motimatic, LLC is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online advertising platform focused on driving economically beneficial behavior through targeted messaging. Founded in 2015, the company serves various markets, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, and education. In the education sector, Motimatic has developed a student retention platform that employs scientifically proven techniques to influence personal behavior. By utilizing subtle psychological cues, habit-forming triggers, and motivational strategies, the platform aims to help educational institutions convert stalled applicants, engage hard-to-reach students, and support those at risk of stopping out, ultimately enhancing student retention and completion rates.
Credly, Inc. operates a digital credentialing platform that verifies, shares, and manages digital badges and credentials, representing a wide array of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company serves educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, facilitating a common understanding of individuals' knowledge and competencies. Credly's platform is utilized by thousands of employers and training organizations to transform learning experiences into professional opportunities through trusted, portable digital credentials. The company provides tools that generate data-driven insights to help organizations identify skills gaps and enhance talent management. With its intuitive dashboard and achievement recognition system, Credly supports businesses in making informed hiring decisions, delivering engaging training, and retaining skilled members.
CollegeVine
Series B in 2019
CollegeVine is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. Initially operating as Admissions Hero LLC until August 2016, the company provides mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation services through its platform. In recent years, CollegeVine has expanded into developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents to automate administrative tasks in higher education institutions, aiming to save time and money while improving student experiences. Over 100 universities currently utilize CollegeVine's AI Agents to enhance operational efficiency.
Vemo Education
Series A in 2019
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.
Techtonic
Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a comprehensive software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It addresses client system development challenges by offering a range of services, including application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The company prides itself on its onshore team, which consists of talent trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program and coding boot camps. This approach allows Techtonic to deliver effective and efficient development solutions that meet clients' needs in a timely manner and within budget.
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, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.
Meritize is a prominent provider of funding solutions focused on skills-based education and workforce development. The company offers a proprietary merit-based lending program that assesses individuals using their academic, military, and work achievements rather than relying solely on traditional credit scores. This approach enhances credit evaluation and broadens funding opportunities, allowing for greater access to educational financing and improved outcomes for students. In addition to supporting students and training partners through its lending platform, Meritize collaborates with employers to deliver tailored talent development solutions that address the need for qualified workers in the job market.
Galvanize
Series C in 2018
Galvanize, Inc. is an education and networking organization that focuses on technology workforce development for students, startups, and large companies in the United States. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Galvanize offers courses in web development, data science, and data engineering, along with part-time workshops and corporate training programs. The company operates nine physical campuses across major cities, including Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, and San Francisco, as well as two remote campuses and an office in Sydney, Australia. Galvanize fosters a vibrant learning community aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists, creating a unique ecosystem that benefits diverse participants in the technology sector. As of early 2020, Galvanize operates as a subsidiary of K12 Management, Inc.
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
Examity is an online exam proctoring company focused on maintaining exam integrity in the realm of online learning and assessment. It offers a proctoring platform that enhances authenticity for educational institutions by utilizing live and recorded webcam monitoring, coupled with biometric identification. This technology enables institutions to securely authenticate test-takers, addressing the challenges faced by education and training professionals in ensuring the legitimacy of online examinations. Examity's solutions are designed to support the growing demand for reliable and secure testing environments in the education sector.
Techtonic
Series A in 2018
Techtonic Group is a comprehensive software development services company based in Boulder, Colorado. It addresses client system development challenges by offering a range of services, including application development, upgrades to existing applications, and software maintenance. The company prides itself on its onshore team, which consists of talent trained in-house through a Department of Labor certified apprenticeship program and coding boot camps. This approach allows Techtonic to deliver effective and efficient development solutions that meet clients' needs in a timely manner and within budget.
Strive Talent
Seed Round in 2018
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.
Meritize
Seed Round in 2018
Meritize is a prominent provider of funding solutions focused on skills-based education and workforce development. The company offers a proprietary merit-based lending program that assesses individuals using their academic, military, and work achievements rather than relying solely on traditional credit scores. This approach enhances credit evaluation and broadens funding opportunities, allowing for greater access to educational financing and improved outcomes for students. In addition to supporting students and training partners through its lending platform, Meritize collaborates with employers to deliver tailored talent development solutions that address the need for qualified workers in the job market.
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.
Galvanize
Venture Round in 2017
Galvanize, Inc. is an education and networking organization that focuses on technology workforce development for students, startups, and large companies in the United States. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Galvanize offers courses in web development, data science, and data engineering, along with part-time workshops and corporate training programs. The company operates nine physical campuses across major cities, including Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, and San Francisco, as well as two remote campuses and an office in Sydney, Australia. Galvanize fosters a vibrant learning community aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists, creating a unique ecosystem that benefits diverse participants in the technology sector. As of early 2020, Galvanize operates as a subsidiary of K12 Management, Inc.
EquitySim
Seed Round in 2017
EquitySim Limited, founded in 2016 and based in Hong Kong, specializes in developing software for stock trading simulation training. The company aims to transform educational methodologies by moving beyond traditional learning methods such as classrooms and textbooks. Instead, it focuses on creating an engaging and immersive curriculum that utilizes technology to gamify education, particularly within the financial markets industry. EquitySim's virtual stock trading platform allows users to trade and manage portfolios like professionals, facilitating the comparison of investment strategies and enabling users to experiment with various trading approaches. The company believes that simulations can significantly enhance student engagement and understanding by connecting theoretical knowledge with practical application. Ultimately, EquitySim seeks to increase access to quality education, addressing societal inequalities and fostering improved global productivity and efficiency.
Shortlist
Seed Round in 2017
Shortlist Professional Services Private Limited operates an online recruitment platform focused on helping employers in India and East Africa hire candidates based on skills and potential rather than traditional credentials. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mumbai, the company serves junior to mid-level and commercial roles, sourcing candidates from local markets. The platform employs predictive chat-based interviews and online competency assessments to streamline the hiring process, allowing employers to bypass the more time-consuming and biased stages of recruitment. Through its innovative approach, Shortlist aims to support growing enterprises in finding the right talent efficiently and effectively.
Packback
Seed Round in 2017
Packback, Inc. is an education technology company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2014. It operates an artificial intelligence-powered discussion platform designed for college professors to enhance student engagement and assess critical thinking skills through online discussions. The platform includes PB Books, which provides online textbooks for rental, and PB Questions, which facilitates digital discussions among students. By leveraging proprietary AI technology, Packback aims to foster a love for learning, promote personalized educational experiences, and enable students to develop their voices through mastery-based learning.
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 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.
Credly, Inc. operates a digital credentialing platform that verifies, shares, and manages digital badges and credentials, representing a wide array of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company serves educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, facilitating a common understanding of individuals' knowledge and competencies. Credly's platform is utilized by thousands of employers and training organizations to transform learning experiences into professional opportunities through trusted, portable digital credentials. The company provides tools that generate data-driven insights to help organizations identify skills gaps and enhance talent management. With its intuitive dashboard and achievement recognition system, Credly supports businesses in making informed hiring decisions, delivering engaging training, and retaining skilled members.
Vemo Education
Seed Round in 2017
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.
EverTrue, Inc. is a software company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides a comprehensive platform designed to enhance fundraising efforts at educational institutions. Founded in 2010, the company connects institutional data with insights from various social and demographic sources, including LinkedIn, Facebook, and the U.S. Census. This integration allows advancement offices to better understand and segment their constituents, identify potential donors, and effectively plan events and trips. EverTrue's suite of products includes solutions for alumni community engagement, online giving, relationship management, and volunteer management, serving over 300 institutions. The platform equips fundraising teams with the necessary tools to engage alumni, raise financial support, and track their progress through improved data accessibility and user-friendly functionalities.
Avenica
Acquisition in 2017
Avenica is a recruiting firm focused on placing recent college graduates into entry-level professional positions. It uses a behavioral science-based interviewing process to help candidates identify transferable skills and career interests, and provides coaching to improve interview performance and adaptation to a professional environment. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Minneapolis, the company operates seven regional offices and maintains relationships with a large number of colleges to support nationwide entry-level talent placement.
PeopleGrove
Seed Round in 2017
PeopleGrove Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2014. It develops an educational platform that supports the entire student lifecycle in higher education institutions, serving over 650 institutions globally. The platform enhances engagement from prospective students to alumni by providing access to mentorship, career support services, and college navigation. It aims to improve student career readiness and confidence through personalized assistance powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning. PeopleGrove's comprehensive solutions facilitate admissions and enrollment, student services, and alumni engagement, while also promoting experiential and project-based learning through industry partnerships. The company's mission is to ensure that every learner can access the necessary networks and resources to succeed, aiding them in navigating their academic and professional journeys effectively.
Extern is a company that has pioneered the concept of remote Externships, offering an innovative platform that facilitates real work experiences for students. By partnering with various organizations, Extern creates a supply of these work experiences, making them accessible to individuals eager to develop their careers. The platform enables companies to seamlessly manage and implement Externships, allowing employees to collaborate with students on projects while enhancing their employer branding through meaningful engagement. Extern aims to democratize access to professional experiences, regardless of background or socioeconomic status, and envisions a future where work experience serves as a vital form of education. The company has garnered the trust of numerous prestigious brands, positioning itself as a key player in reshaping work, education, and credentialing for upcoming generations.
Pragya Systems
Convertible Note in 2017
Pragya Systems Inc. is a company that specializes in providing cloud-based solutions aimed at enhancing visibility and analysis of institutional content for higher education institutions, including schools and colleges. Founded in 2012 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Pragya offers a product called Lasso, which is a browser add-on that allows users to easily add URLs of relevant content to their courses, topics, or folders. This system integrates access to campus content into a single user interface, streamlining the course authoring process and facilitating students' discovery of materials that align with their academic and career aspirations. By unlocking insights from isolated higher education systems, Pragya Systems contributes to improved student success, career transitions, and overall campus efficiency.
CollegeVine
Series A in 2017
CollegeVine is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. Initially operating as Admissions Hero LLC until August 2016, the company provides mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation services through its platform. In recent years, CollegeVine has expanded into developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents to automate administrative tasks in higher education institutions, aiming to save time and money while improving student experiences. Over 100 universities currently utilize CollegeVine's AI Agents to enhance operational efficiency.
Motimatic
Series A in 2017
Motimatic, LLC is a San Francisco-based company that operates an online advertising platform focused on driving economically beneficial behavior through targeted messaging. Founded in 2015, the company serves various markets, including healthcare, financial services, insurance, and education. In the education sector, Motimatic has developed a student retention platform that employs scientifically proven techniques to influence personal behavior. By utilizing subtle psychological cues, habit-forming triggers, and motivational strategies, the platform aims to help educational institutions convert stalled applicants, engage hard-to-reach students, and support those at risk of stopping out, ultimately enhancing student retention and completion rates.
Examity is an online exam proctoring company focused on maintaining exam integrity in the realm of online learning and assessment. It offers a proctoring platform that enhances authenticity for educational institutions by utilizing live and recorded webcam monitoring, coupled with biometric identification. This technology enables institutions to securely authenticate test-takers, addressing the challenges faced by education and training professionals in ensuring the legitimacy of online examinations. Examity's solutions are designed to support the growing demand for reliable and secure testing environments in the education sector.
AlwaysHired
Seed Round in 2017
AlwaysHired is a specialized training organization that offers an immersive sales boot camp aimed at enhancing the skills of aspiring sales professionals. The company focuses on preparing individuals for careers in the technology sector by providing an online, instructor-led training program. This program not only equips students with essential sales techniques but also includes a job placement component, allowing graduates to secure employment while continuing their professional development. By targeting the best talent, AlwaysHired aims to meet the growing demand for skilled sales professionals in a competitive job market.
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 is a company that provides an online platform designed to enhance the student enrollment experience by facilitating connections between admissions offices and prospective students globally. The platform enables educational institutions to efficiently schedule campus tours and engage with interested students through follow-up emails and text messages. Additionally, it allows admissions offices to conduct surveys and invite prospective students to various on-campus events. By streamlining these processes, VisitDays helps universities and schools optimize their visit programs, ultimately improving recruitment efforts and fostering stronger relationships with potential students.
Oohlala Mobile
Series A in 2016
Oohlala Mobile is an education technology company that develops a student experience platform designed to optimize communications between students and institutions. The platform assesses service engagement, content management, communication management, and engagement trends, enabling students to connect with administrators and peers for maximized engagement while providing institutions with measurable insights to improve efficacy.
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 access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.
Unicaf
Venture Round in 2016
Unicaf, founded in 2012, is an online higher education platform that collaborates with reputable universities in the UK, US, Europe, and Africa to provide affordable and quality degree programs primarily to young professionals in Africa. The company offers locally accredited degrees through a blended learning approach, combining online instruction with physical instructional centers and virtual coaching. This model allows students to pursue their studies while continuing to work, making higher education more accessible. Unicaf has experienced significant growth, enrolling over 8,000 students and aiming to reach more than 60,000 by the end of 2020. The company’s mission is to help African students obtain degrees that enhance their career prospects in a simplified and cost-effective manner.
CollegeVine
Series A in 2016
CollegeVine is a technology company based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 2013. Initially operating as Admissions Hero LLC until August 2016, the company provides mentorship, college application guidance, essay assistance, tutoring, and test preparation services through its platform. In recent years, CollegeVine has expanded into developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents to automate administrative tasks in higher education institutions, aiming to save time and money while improving student experiences. Over 100 universities currently utilize CollegeVine's AI Agents to enhance operational efficiency.
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 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.
ProSky, Inc. is a human resource software company based in Lehi, Utah, founded in 2014. Its platform automates various HR activities, including recruiting, hiring, evaluation, and employee communication. ProSky provides a comprehensive solution that allows companies to assess candidates' and employees' aptitude, technical skills, and interpersonal abilities. The platform supports talent development through succession pathways, enabling organizations to effectively recruit, hire, retain, train, and grow a diverse workforce that aligns with their culture. ProSky serves a range of industries, including technology, finance, consulting, retail, healthcare, and aviation, offering predictive intelligence to assist HR professionals and hiring managers in making informed decisions.
Portfolium
Series A in 2016
Portfolium, Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed to assist students in showcasing their academic and professional skills while facilitating connections with potential employers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Portfolium partners with over 190 educational institutions to create an ePortfolio network that links more than 3.75 million students to over 50,000 employers. The platform enables students to capture and curate their experiences, allowing them to present a comprehensive view of their competencies. Additionally, it provides tools for educators and employers to assess student skills and enhance recruitment processes. Portfolium aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by empowering students to demonstrate their achievements and connect their learning to real-world opportunities.
MeasureOne
Seed Round in 2016
MeasureOne, Inc. is a data and analytics firm based in San Francisco, California, with a focus on the higher education finance sector. Founded in 2009, the company operates a platform that integrates academic data into applications, offering an API that processes and analyzes transcript information from educational institutions and students. MeasureOne specializes in providing insights into the $1.4 trillion student loan market through its unique Private Student Loan Consortium, which aggregates data from leading lenders. The company delivers a suite of services, including private student loan performance reports, loan-level securities data, and analytic tools for portfolio monitoring. It caters to a diverse clientele, including loan originators, servicers, investors, and government agencies involved in student lending. Founded by Dan Feshback, an expert in credit-risk markets, MeasureOne leverages data science to enhance understanding of student loans, facilitating informed decision-making in risk assessment, repayment strategies, and public policy development.
Galvanize
Series B in 2016
Galvanize, Inc. is an education and networking organization that focuses on technology workforce development for students, startups, and large companies in the United States. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Galvanize offers courses in web development, data science, and data engineering, along with part-time workshops and corporate training programs. The company operates nine physical campuses across major cities, including Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, and San Francisco, as well as two remote campuses and an office in Sydney, Australia. Galvanize fosters a vibrant learning community aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists, creating a unique ecosystem that benefits diverse participants in the technology sector. As of early 2020, Galvanize operates as a subsidiary of K12 Management, Inc.
Vemo Education
Seed Round in 2016
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for students.
Vested Finance
Seed Round in 2016
Vested Finance, established in 2018, is a San Francisco-based financial technology company that operates an online investment platform. It facilitates Indian investors' access to the U.S. stock market and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) through its user-friendly mobile application, available on both Google Play and the App Store. The platform offers zero-commission trading, no minimum balance requirements, and enables investments in fractional shares. Vested Finance also provides educational resources and curated portfolios to aid clients in making informed investment decisions. Additionally, the company offers student advisory services, assisting with exam preparation, college and course selection, and career path decisions.
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, Inc. operates a digital credentialing platform that verifies, shares, and manages digital badges and credentials, representing a wide array of verified skills, abilities, and certifications. Founded in 2012 and based in New York, the company serves educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, facilitating a common understanding of individuals' knowledge and competencies. Credly's platform is utilized by thousands of employers and training organizations to transform learning experiences into professional opportunities through trusted, portable digital credentials. The company provides tools that generate data-driven insights to help organizations identify skills gaps and enhance talent management. With its intuitive dashboard and achievement recognition system, Credly supports businesses in making informed hiring decisions, delivering engaging training, and retaining skilled members.
Revature is a leading provider of talent development services focused on empowering individuals to advance their careers in technology. The company specializes in training university students and graduates from diverse backgrounds, equipping them with industry-relevant skills and knowledge. By facilitating a pathway for aspiring tech professionals, Revature accelerates career growth and enhances enterprise success through a reliable pipeline of skilled talent. A notable aspect of their program is the high conversion rate, with 89% of associates transitioning into full-time employment after completing their training, and 95% of those employees remaining in their roles two years later.
Imbellus
Seed Round in 2016
Imbellus, Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that specializes in developing simulation-based cognitive assessments to measure human potential and deep thinking skills. By focusing on how individuals think rather than what they know, Imbellus aims to transform standardized testing practices, potentially replacing traditional assessments like the SAT and ACT. The company's innovative approach integrates game design principles with cognitive science to create engaging problem-solving scenarios that reflect real-world situations. Additionally, Imbellus collaborates with corporate and government partners to enhance hiring, upskilling, and retention strategies. The team comprises experts in learning science, game development, art, data science, and artificial intelligence, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to modern assessment challenges.
Vemo Education
Seed Round in 2015
Vemo Education, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Reston, Virginia, dedicated to enhancing access to education for all Americans. The company specializes in income-based student financing solutions, collaborating with colleges, universities, and other educational institutions to create and manage income share agreement (ISA) programs. Vemo Education's services encompass the design of tailored financial products, analysis and creation of funding sources, as well as the origination, disbursement, and servicing of these financing options. Additionally, the company supports portfolio development and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, all aimed at reducing financial barriers and promoting economic mobility for 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 provider of a student financial success platform aimed at enhancing access to higher education for students. The company serves over 750 educational institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to improve enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Its platform includes features such as a net price calculator, scholarship management, personalized digital communications, and streamlined financial aid verification. Additionally, CampusLogic provides 24/7 virtual advising, tuition and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations. By automating financial aid processes and utilizing analytics, CampusLogic helps schools reduce costs and reach a broader student population, thereby facilitating a smoother educational journey for the 15 million students navigating higher education each year.
Portfolium
Series A in 2015
Portfolium, Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed to assist students in showcasing their academic and professional skills while facilitating connections with potential employers. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Diego, California, Portfolium partners with over 190 educational institutions to create an ePortfolio network that links more than 3.75 million students to over 50,000 employers. The platform enables students to capture and curate their experiences, allowing them to present a comprehensive view of their competencies. Additionally, it provides tools for educators and employers to assess student skills and enhance recruitment processes. Portfolium aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by empowering students to demonstrate their achievements and connect their learning to real-world opportunities.
GiveCampus
Seed Round in 2015
GiveCampus, Inc. is a social fundraising and engagement platform specifically designed for nonprofit educational institutions. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the company combines crowdfunding and peer-to-peer fundraising with social networking tools to enhance philanthropic engagement among alumni, students, parents, faculty, and staff. By facilitating connections around philanthropy, GiveCampus aims to make fundraising more interactive and enjoyable. The platform supports over 1,000 colleges, institutions, and K–12 schools, offering software, services, and expertise that enable these organizations to increase revenue from a wider donor base while reducing fundraising costs compared to traditional methods. Through a variety of digital fundraising initiatives, GiveCampus helps educational institutions effectively engage their donors and deliver tailored experiences to different donor segments.
Acrobatiq
Series A in 2015
Acrobatiq is a developer of a learning optimization platform that enhances teaching and learning through data-driven, personalized solutions. Backed by Carnegie Mellon University, the company leverages pioneering research from the Open Learning Initiative to help educational institutions improve learning outcomes while reducing costs. Its platform provides online authoring tools, templates, and assessment libraries that facilitate the collaborative development of adaptive eLearning courses. By enabling the rapid creation, delivery, and evaluation of customized learning experiences, Acrobatiq empowers educators with insights into student performance, identifying who is succeeding and who requires additional support. This integration of learning science, technology, and data aims to support more students in achieving success in an increasingly credential-driven landscape.
CampusLogic
Seed Round in 2015
CampusLogic is a provider of a student financial success platform aimed at enhancing access to higher education for students. The company serves over 750 educational institutions, offering a comprehensive suite of tools designed to improve enrollment, retention, and graduation rates. Its platform includes features such as a net price calculator, scholarship management, personalized digital communications, and streamlined financial aid verification. Additionally, CampusLogic provides 24/7 virtual advising, tuition and scholarship crowdfunding, and integrated data visualizations. By automating financial aid processes and utilizing analytics, CampusLogic helps schools reduce costs and reach a broader student population, thereby facilitating a smoother educational journey for the 15 million students navigating higher education each year.
Entangled Group
Seed Round in 2014
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.
Galvanize
Series A in 2014
Galvanize, Inc. is an education and networking organization that focuses on technology workforce development for students, startups, and large companies in the United States. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Galvanize offers courses in web development, data science, and data engineering, along with part-time workshops and corporate training programs. The company operates nine physical campuses across major cities, including Austin, Boulder, Denver, Los Angeles, New York City, Phoenix, and San Francisco, as well as two remote campuses and an office in Sydney, Australia. Galvanize fosters a vibrant learning community aimed at empowering entrepreneurs, engineers, and data scientists, creating a unique ecosystem that benefits diverse participants in the technology sector. As of early 2020, Galvanize operates as a subsidiary of K12 Management, Inc.
FUTR Corp.
Seed Round in 2014
FUTR Corp operates as a private student loan servicing provider.
YellowBrick
Series A in 2013
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.
Synergis Education
Series A in 2013
Synergis Education, Inc. is an educational services provider focused on assisting college and university leaders in enhancing their offerings for non-traditional adult learners. Founded in 2011 and based in Chandler, Arizona, the company develops on-ground, online, and hybrid degree programs tailored to meet the needs of this demographic. Synergis Education offers a range of integrated services, including marketing and enrollment management, academic program and instructional design support, technology integration, course delivery, student retention, and placement services. Additionally, the company features the EdVantage Learning System, which collaborates with partner institutions to co-develop curricula for associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees, and the EdVantage Information Systems, which manages various technologies and processes. Synergis Education partners primarily with non-profit traditional colleges and universities, aiming to deliver complex and in-demand degree programs in healthcare, education, and business at various academic levels. The company was previously known as Academic Partners University before rebranding in May 2012.
UniversityNow
Series B in 2012
UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2010. The company operates a network of accredited schools offering associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs primarily aimed at working adults. UniversityNow's online learning platform facilitates access to high-quality education, emphasizing affordability and accessibility. Its mission is to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue recognized college degrees without incurring significant student debt. By fostering peer-to-peer learning communities and implementing innovative pedagogical models, UniversityNow seeks to address the educational needs of individuals who might otherwise be unable to obtain a college degree due to financial constraints or other commitments. The company functions as a subsidiary of the National University System.
Tiber Health
Venture Round in 2012
Tiber Health is a New York-based company founded in 2017 that operates a global network of progressive medical universities. Its mission is to transform communities by enhancing access to quality health sciences education, thereby improving healthcare delivery worldwide. Tiber Health utilizes big data to support educators in evaluating performance, personalizing learning experiences, and guiding students toward suitable career pathways. This innovative approach aims to increase board pass rates, improve student retention, and graduate a higher number of qualified doctors and nurses compared to traditional programs. Through its initiatives, Tiber Health is committed to scaling exceptional health education and ensuring that local communities have the resources needed for effective healthcare.
Educational Exellence Corporation Limited
Series A in 2011
Academic Excellence & Quality Efficient & Effective Use of Resources Transparency, Teamwork & Academic Freedom Unique Multicultural Vision.