Product Market Fit
Build a market-informed roadmap and go-to-market strategy to expand reach and deepen customer adoption.
Our Program · Accelerator
Breakthrough to scale.
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10 weeks of programming
1 week on site in Boston
1:1 Venture Partner support
~6 hours per week
Program Objectives
Four blocks to scale.
Our program is a unique mix of an initial capital injection, expert-led masterclasses, milestone-based follow-on funding, 1:1 Venture Partner support, and access to a deep set of mentors that help companies achieve business objectives.
Team-Building Support
Identify team gaps, recruit key hires, and work with a dedicated Venture Partner for executive coaching.
Impact
Develop efficacy and impact measurement systems that support adoption, partnerships, and learning outcomes.
Funding Pathways
Prepare an investor-ready business model and funding presentation with the right follow-on capital strategy.
Also built in
AI
Integrate AI thoughtfully through adaptive learning, data insights, and automation that advances measurable impact.
Post-Program Support
Continue introductions to customers, strategic partners, corporate development relationships, and funders.
What you can expect.
Ten focused weeks, personalized support, and capital that follows milestones, followed by a network that stays with you after Demo Day.
- 01 10 Weeks Programming Expert-led masterclasses, plus one week on site in Boston.
- 02 Personalized Support A dedicated Venture Partner and 1:1 mentorship throughout the program.
- 03 Initial Investment Plus milestone-based follow-on funding evaluated six months after the program.
- 04 Demo Day Investor network access. Meet future funders, customers, and partners.
We've compiled the most commonly asked questions from previous applicants. Review the FAQs here.
Fit
Our investment criteria.
Industry
Companies building innovative products and services for the K-12, Higher Ed, Workforce Development, and Lifelong Learning markets.
Business Models
We invest in companies that transact direct-to-consumer (B2C), business-to-government (B2G), or with enterprise clients.
Stage
Applicants must have a product, revenue, and a market entry. They’re ready for targeted support with analyzing customer needs, advancing go-to-market tactics, designing scale into operations, and delivering efficacy-driven outcomes. Companies seeking funding should have at least $200K in annual recurring revenue.
Investment
Two phases: an initial investment upon acceptance, then follow-on funding based on individual milestones evaluated six months after program completion.
Participation
At least one co-founder, usually the CEO, must be available to participate for approximately six hours per week across program sessions and projects. We do not work with companies attending other accelerators during the program.
Our Partners
Backed by a wider network.
Corporate and edtech partnerships extend what the program alone can offer.
Technology Partners
Through our corporate partnerships your business may be eligible for direct credits, applied to help cover costs with select service providers.
See who they are →Edtech Partners
Education-centric organizations and communities we work with to run research, pilot concepts, and host events for the cohort.
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