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15-month business development apprenticeship paid for by employers

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2017Edtech
Valuation $50–100M Last recorded · 2019
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About SVAcademy

SV Academy is a startup focused on bridging the gap between talented individuals from underrepresented groups and leading companies in the tech industry. The company specializes in training and placing candidates in sales and customer success roles. SV Academy operates in the education and employment market, specifically targeting tech sales and customer success sectors.

The business model of SV Academy revolves around providing comprehensive training programs that include hands-on training, career transition support, professional coaching, and a strong community network. These programs are designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to excel in their new careers. The company does not charge fees for recruitment, onboarding, or training, making it an attractive option for both job seekers and employers.

SV Academy makes money through partnerships with employers who are looking to hire highly trained and qualified professionals quickly. By sourcing, developing, and mentoring high-potential talent, SV Academy helps companies scale their teams efficiently. The company boasts a high success rate, with over 76% of its graduates coming from underrepresented groups and more than 3,000 learners having completed their programs. Employer partners benefit from finding great talent five times faster than traditional methods.

SV Academy's clients include both job seekers looking to break into the tech industry and companies seeking to hire skilled sales and customer success professionals. The company's graduates are employed at some of the most exciting and innovative companies in the tech sector.

In summary, SV Academy is a startup that provides training and placement services for tech sales and customer success roles, focusing on underrepresented groups. It operates in the education and employment market, offering a no-fee recruitment model and making money through employer partnerships.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2017
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Employees
229
Open positions
13
Dealroom signal
80.6/100
Industry
Education, Jobs Recruitment
Sub-industry
Education Providers, Learning Tools and Resources
Sector
Edtech, Human Resources, Career Planning, Coach, Corporate Learning, Upskilling and Reskilling, Internships and Apprenticeships
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

3 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
EARLY VC✓Equity / VC Dec 2019 $0 — Sound Ventures —
SERIES A✓Equity / VC Jun 2019 $9.5M $38M Kapor Capital · Uprising Ventures · Rethink Capital Partners · Owl Ventures —
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Growth signals

SVAcademy website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for SVAcademy is 11K monthly website visits, up 44.7% over the last three months. SVAcademy's team grew 19.3% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits11K 3-month web change+44.7% 1-year team growth+19.3%
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Investments and acquisitions

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Investors

20 investors on the cap table

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Seed8 investors entered at this stage

  • Bloomberg Beta
  • 500 Global
  • City Light Capital
  • Reggie Bradford
  • Uprising Ventures
  • WTI
  • Precursor Ventures
  • Rethink Capital Partners

Series A5 investors entered at this stage

Other known investors7 additional known investors

  • Duro
  • Juvo Ventures
  • Juvo Ventures
  • Rethink Education Management
  • Sanabil Accelerator by 500 Global
  • Sean K. Brown
  • Western Technology Investment
Team profiled 24 named & role-tagged
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States85.7%
🇨🇦 Canada3.8%
🇮🇳 India3.8%
🇳🇬 Nigeria1.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom1.9%
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Market sentiment

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