Paragon One
Latest round
- Seed
Last raised
- May 2017
Total raised
- $1.9M
Investors
- 6
About Paragon One
Founded in 2015 by Byron Hsu and Matt Wilkerson, Paragon One operates out of New York, US. The company specializes in remote externships, which allow students to engage in professional projects across diverse fields.9 mn. Paragon One offers a unique platform for remote externships, primarily focused on providing students with professional experiences that bridge the gap between academic training and real-world application. Their core offerings include structured externships in various fields such as consumer insights, market analysis, and venture capital, designed in collaboration with established brands like Beats by Dre. The externships typically span eight weeks and provide students with hands-on projects where they learn to conduct consumer behavior analysis, develop surveys, and utilize AI tools for data-driven decision-making. The end users of these services are primarily college students and recent graduates seeking valuable work experience across diverse industries, including tech, consumer goods, and consulting. Paragon One’s programs currently cater to students in the United States, with plans to broaden access to individuals from different academic backgrounds and geographical regions. Paragon One generates revenue through its structured externship programs, which involve agreements with corporate partners for project-based work that students undertake during their tenure. These partnerships allow corporations to engage students for specific projects, thereby enhancing their workforce while providing valuable training for participants. The pricing model for these services involves fees paid by corporate partners for each externship program conducted, reflecting the value of the insights and deliverables produced by the students. By connecting students with industry professionals, Paragon One fosters a mutually beneficial ecosystem that enhances skill development and opens career opportunities.
Who invested in Paragon One
6 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Seed
May 25, 2017
Amount
$1.9M
Investors
Questions about Paragon One
Who invested in Paragon One?
Paragon One has 6 investors on record across 1 venture round. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Paragon One raised?
Paragon One has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Paragon One last raise money?
Paragon One's most recent round on record is a Seed, in May 2017.
What does Paragon One do?
Founded in 2015 by Byron Hsu and Matt Wilkerson, Paragon One operates out of New York, US.
Where is Paragon One headquartered?
Paragon One is headquartered in New York, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Paragon One?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at Paragon One's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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