Who invested in Shaping Our Appalachian Region

One round we have observed, with the 2 investors named in it. Every figure came from a named source, and where the company reported a raise to the SEC itself, that is shown beside it.

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Funding summaryUpdated 26 Oct 2026

$40Mraised across 1 round since 2024, from 1 source

Latest round: Grant, $40MAug 2024
Investors: 2

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The rounds

Aug 2024
Grant$40M
- Economic Development Administation
- U.S. Department of Commerce
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Founders and team

From Shaping Our Appalachian Region's own website: 32 on the team.

Cory HarrisField Operations Coordinator
Joshua BallChief Operating Officer
Keriston SmithChief Financial Officer
Kimberly AlbrightChief Program Officer
Laura WiersemaCommunications Coordinator
Serena AndersonOperations Coordinator
Ashley SmithDigital Skills Curriculum Manager
Barbara GayWorkforce Training and Support Network Project Manager
Barry MartinBoard Member
Brittany KegleyEmpowerment Team Manager
Chris BoggsBroadband Program Manager
Chris DeatonBoard Member
Chris PartinOutreach & Retention Project Manager
Congressman Hal RogersPrincipal Officer
Danna BarnettDirector of Entrepreneurship
Denise IsaacEKY Talent Network Manager
Deveney RedwineHR & Compliance Manager
Elizabeth DamronAppalachian Digital Career Academy Project Manager

And 14 more on the team.

AdvisersHelen Oseni

Everyone who backed them

Economic Development AdministationInvestment firm1round

U.S. Department of CommerceGovernment1round

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Quick answers about Shaping Our Appalachian Region

Who invested in Shaping Our Appalachian Region?

Shaping Our Appalachian Region's investors include Economic Development Administation and U.S. Department of Commerce.

How much has Shaping Our Appalachian Region raised?

Shaping Our Appalachian Region has raised $40M across 1 round since 2024.

When did Shaping Our Appalachian Region last raise?

Shaping Our Appalachian Region's most recent round was a Grant of $40M in Aug 2024.

What was Shaping Our Appalachian Region's biggest round?

Its most recent round, $40M in Aug 2024, is also its largest on record.

Who backed Shaping Our Appalachian Region first?

Shaping Our Appalachian Region's first round on record, in Aug 2024, was backed by Economic Development Administation and U.S. Department of Commerce.