# Nerd Apply LLC.

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/nerd-apply

- Industry: Education/Training
- Headquarters: US
- Website: www.nerdapply.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $3.2M
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 27, 2026)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Based in the US, Nerd Apply LLC operates as a data solutions provider, enhancing the college application process for students and counselors through innovative tools and analytics.Nerd Apply LLC, founded in 2023, focuses on delivering data solutions for college counselors. The company is headquartered in the United States and currently has one deal listed. In January 2026, it raised USD 3.2 million in SEED funding led by RiverPark Ventures, with participation from Alumni Ventures Group and OneSixOne Ventures, bringing the total amount raised to USD 3.2 million. The founder's information is not disclosed, but the firm has established its presence in the educational data market.Nerd Apply specializes in providing innovative data solutions tailored for college counselors. Their core offerings revolve around a suite of tools designed to enhance the college application process for students and improve the efficiency of counselors. These products leverage data analytics to provide insights into student profiles, college match recommendations, and application tracking features. The primary end users are high school counselors and college-bound students, facilitating informed decision-making and streamlining the complex admissions landscape. The company serves markets across the United States, focusing on states with high student populations and competitive college admissions environments.The revenue structure of Nerd Apply is primarily based on a subscription model, whereby clients, mainly educational institutions and individual counselors, pay for access to the suite of data-driven tools and resources. This includes various pricing tiers that cater to different levels of access and functionality, ensuring that both small and large institutions can benefit from the services. Clients engage in direct transactions for annual subscriptions, providing continuous access to updates and new features that enhance their service offerings. The flagship product integrates comprehensive data analytics with user-friendly interfaces, forming a significant part of the revenue stream, attracting both individual counselors and larger educational organizations looking to optimize their college counseling processes.In January 2026, Nerd Apply LLC raised USD 3.2 million in SEED funding, led by RiverPark Ventures, to support its growth and data governance infrastructure development. The company plans to launch new products designed for college counseling, with specific release dates not disclosed. Additionally, Nerd Apply aims to expand its services into new markets, focusing on states that experience high student application volumes by the end of 2026.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 27, 2026, $3.2M — Alumni Ventures Group, RiverPark Advisors, OneSixOne Ventures

## Investors

- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- RiverPark Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/riverpark-advisors) — Seed
- OneSixOne Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/onesixone-ventures) — Seed