# Make School

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/make-school

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.makeschool.com
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 9, 2019)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

Make School Inc. is a US-based educational organization focused on empowering students through innovative programs in science and technology, targeting underrepresented populations to foster upward mobility and career success.Make School Inc. was founded in 2011 in San Francisco, US, and provides educational services to foster upward mobility for students. In April 2019, the company raised USD 15 mn in Series B funding led by Venrock, bringing the total amount raised to USD 15 mn. The founder's previous ventures are not documented, indicating a focused effort on this educational initiative.Make School.org primarily offers educational services designed to foster upward mobility for students from diverse backgrounds. Their flagship offering, the Bachelor’s in Applied Computer Science (BACS), was a two-year, project-based degree program that trained students for high-earning careers in technology. The program has transitioned to Dominican University of California, but Make School.org continues to support affected students through scholarships. The company targets urban areas in the United States with significant underrepresented student populations.Make School.org operates as a non-profit, funding its initiatives through donations and scholarship contributions. Funds raised are allocated directly to tuition support for students from the BACS cohort. The organization emphasizes community support and engagement, focusing on partnerships with donors to sustain its mission of empowering future generations of tech professionals.Following the USD 15 mn Series B funding round in April 2019, Make School Inc. plans to expand its educational programs and offerings, though specific new products and their launch dates have not been detailed. The company aims to further engage with underrepresented communities across the United States to enhance access to educational resources and continues to rely on community donations to support its mission.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 9, 2019, $15M — Venrock
- Seed, Mar 1, 2016 — ZhenFund, Fresco Capital, Z-Kai Inc., GE32 Capital
- Seed, Mar 24, 2015, $1.4M — Kapor Capital, East Ventures, Archetype Ventures
- Seed, Mar 1, 2012 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- Kapor Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kapor-capital) — Seed
- East Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/east-ventures) — Seed
- Archetype Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/archetype-ventures) — Seed
- ZhenFund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zhenfund) — Seed
- Fresco Capital — Seed
- Z-Kai Inc. — Seed
- GE32 Capital — Seed
- Venrock (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/venrock) — Series B