Podium Education
Latest round
- Series A
Last raised
- Oct 2020
Total raised
- $12M
Investors
- 5
About Podium Education
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Podium Education, Inc specializes in online educational programs aimed at college students. The company has not undergone significant pivots or changes in its operations since inception. The founders, Alex Ricken, Brooks Morgan, and Christopher Parrish, established this firm with a focus on bridging the gap between academia and industry.Podium Education primarily offers The Global Career Accelerator, an accredited online program designed for college students to develop in-demand skills and gain real-world experience. This program integrates career preparation with the development of essential soft skills such as communication, collaboration, and intercultural competency. Through hands-on projects with notable brand partners, including Charity: Water, Publicis Sapient, Intel, and The Grammys, the program equips participants with practical experience utilizing industry-standard tools. The target customer base includes undergraduate students across various disciplines, primarily in the United States, who seek to enhance their employability and gain access to exclusive internship and job opportunities.Podium Education generates revenue through its Global Career Accelerator program, which operates on a model that includes tuition fees charged to students for program enrollment. The company has also established partnerships with educational institutions and industry partners, creating a B2B revenue stream. Transactions are facilitated directly between Podium Education and participating students, as well as potential clients, through structured agreements and partnerships. The pricing structure is centered around the comprehensive training and internship opportunities provided, offering various tiers based on the level of service or duration. The company aims to broaden its market reach, focusing on enhancing accessibility to its Global Career Accelerator program. While specific geographic regions have not been disclosed, broadening its student base across various colleges is a primary objective. Mr. Brooks Morgan will remain as CEO as the company executes its growth strategy.
Who invested in Podium Education
5 investors across 1 round
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Funding rounds
Series A
Oct 14, 2020
Amount
$12M
Investors
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Who invested in Podium Education?
Podium Education has 5 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 Podium Education raised?
Podium Education has raised 1 venture round. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Podium Education last raise money?
Podium Education's most recent round on record is a Series A, in Oct 2020.
What does Podium Education do?
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Podium Education, Inc specializes in online educational programs aimed at college students.
Where is Podium Education headquartered?
Podium Education is headquartered in Austin, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Podium Education?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, Accel and Thrive Capital back education/training companies at Podium Education's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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