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CollegeVine

Data-driven college guidance

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21-100 employees
  • B2C
  • Education
  • Learning
  • Data Analysis
North Cambridge, Cambridge, MA

Company mission

To become the trusted source of lifelong guidance for the next generation, helping millions of families find paths toward better life outcomes.

Top investors

29% employee growth in 12 months

Our take

Selecting the right college can be a challenging and time-consuming endeavor, causing stress for both students and their families. CollegeVine is utilizing the capabilities of data science to address this issue.

Founded by a team of Ivy League alumni, CollegeVine has crafted an efficient and personalized college guidance platform. In comparison to conventional college guidance and mentoring options, CollegeVine stands out for its affordability and accessibility.

The company will have to continue to entice users away from traditional counseling services and similar companies in order to attract more users. However, substantial funding underscores the increasing demand for such a platform, and it's paying off, having achieved noteworthy success in both the US and India.

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Benefits

  • Generous medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Free lunch every other Friday
  • 401k
  • Flex time PTO and 12 paid holidays
  • Company-wide social hours
  • Remote office setup stipend
  • Annual learning and development stipend

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Apr 2019

$24m

SERIES B

Apr 2017

$3.6m

SERIES A

Total funding: $30.7m

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Leadership

Zack Perkins

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Co-founded CollegeVine in 2013 and has served as the CEO since.

Johan Zhang

(Co-Founder)

Previously worked as a Research Intern at Princeton University Neuroscience Institute.

Vinay Bhaskara

(Co-Founder & CSO)

Previously worked as a Senior Analyst at Aspire Aviation, and was Senior Business Analyst at Airways Magazine.