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Provides colleges and universities with an integrated student services platform to increase student retention

Austin, United StatesFounded 2013Edtech
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2021
Revenue $10–50M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Upswing

Upswing.io is a technology-driven company that focuses on enhancing student retention and engagement for colleges and universities. The platform offers scalable student services, including 24/7 online tutoring and personalized support, which are particularly beneficial for non-traditional learners such as adult students balancing education with other responsibilities. Upswing operates in the higher education market, serving institutions that aim to improve student outcomes and satisfaction. The business model is subscription-based, where colleges and universities pay for access to the platform and its suite of services. Upswing generates revenue by providing these educational institutions with tools to increase student engagement, retention, and academic success. The company has demonstrated significant impact, with colleges reporting a 10% improvement in student retention and a 70% engagement rate through the platform. Upswing's user-friendly interface and responsive customer support further enhance its value proposition.

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At a glance

Founded
2013
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Sector
Edtech
Power Law
Colt$25–100M revenue

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Investors

25 investors on the cap table

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Seed12 investors entered at this stage

  • Tech Wildcatters
  • Charlotte Angel Fund
  • Chen Lin
  • Jeremy Foster
  • Luke Walling
  • Don Shafer
  • Jimmy Webb
  • Christine Wyatt
  • Crom Carmichael
  • Mark Clark
  • Village Capital
  • ECMC Foundation

Series A12 investors entered at this stage

  • Lumina Foundation
  • Stanford University Graduate School of Education
  • Rethink Capital Partners
  • Impact America Fund
  • Strada Education Foundation
  • Imaginable Futures
  • JPMorgan Chase & Co
  • Newtype Ventures
  • Bonsal Capital
  • SustainVC
  • JP Morgan
  • Triangle Tweener Fund

Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage

  • Google for Startups Accelerator

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Global footprint

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team presence
🇺🇸 United States59.4%
🇮🇳 India9.9%
🇵🇭 Philippines7.9%
🇰🇪 Kenya2%
🇨🇦 Canada1%
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Web traffic by country
77K monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States61.7%
🇩🇪 Germany26.4%
🇦🇺 Australia2.7%
🇨🇦 Canada2.3%
🇮🇳 India2.1%
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