# Frank

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/frank

- Industry: Financial Services
- Headquarters: Columbus, US
- Website: www.withfrank.org
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 21, 2017)
- Investors on record: 4

## About

Based in Ohio, US, and founded in 2016 by Charlie Javice, TAPD LLC, also known as Frank, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., is a financial service company that simplifies the process and help students access financial aid. In January 2023, Frank discontinued its operation.

The company offers simplified assistance with the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA®), making the process easier for students. Frank's services include a platform through which students at educational institutions or prospective students seeking financial aid and their parents can apply for and connect with providers of such financial aid, and a platform through which students can purchase online courses at accredited schools.  The company also helps students receive emergency grants and support, securing course discounts for students at various colleges and universities.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 21, 2017, $10M — Aleph, Reach Capital, Gaingels, Ground Up Ventures
- Seed, Mar 19, 2017, $5.5M — Aleph

## Investors

- Aleph (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aleph) — Seed, Series A
- Reach Capital — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series A
- Ground Up Ventures — Series A