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United States · Verto Education
Verto Education is an education technology company founded in 2017 that offers a unique first-year study abroad experience for college-bound freshmen.
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Funding reportedLast round: Series A
About Verto Education
Verto Education is an education technology company founded in 2017 that offers a unique first-year study abroad experience for college-bound freshmen.
Students can earn transferable college credits while studying in international locations such as Argentina, the Czech Republic, England, Italy, Spain, and Costa Rica. The program is designed to keep students on track for a four-year degree, partnering with the accredited University of New Haven and over 60-70 U.S. colleges for guaranteed admissions pathways. Verto's structured program blends classroom learning with cultural immersion and hands-on projects, allowing students to earn 12-17 credits per semester. The company emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity, providing grants and scholarships through its non-profit arm, The Verto Fund. With a focus on experiential learning, Verto Education prepares students for academic success and personal development while fostering a global perspective.
What company datasets say Verto Education raised
Funding, as reported
Founders and team
From Verto Education's own website and the SEC filings it signed: 1 founder, 64 on the team.
- Dr. Jennifer ZiegenfusAssociate Vice President for University Partnerships
- Dr. Paige ButlerVice President of Academic Affairs
- Aisha SmartProgram Operations Coordinator
- Dr. Michael KabbazChief Strategy Officer, EVP University Partnerships
- Hilary RobertsChief of Staff
- Mercedes HammarProgram Operations Coordinator
- Preston FryChief Financial Officer
- Mel Wilson-HewettGlobal Head of People
- Alex StawiarskiRevenue Operations Manager
- Allie ChatasContent Marketing Manager
- Alyssa GiesselAssociate Director of Admissions
- Amanda CummingsAssistant Director of Global Post-Verto Planning
- Andrea BravoDirector of Student Success
- Andrew DunkleTechnical Program Director
- Andrés ZúñigaManager, Strategic Operations in Finance
- Anneka StevensAssistant Director of Student Success
- Bibiana MachátováAssociate Academic Director
- Blake HartSenior Associate Director For Institutional Partnership
And 46 more on the team.
On the board, as filediDavid BergerJulia LiptonSusan Cates
AdvisersBernice Adu-BoahenLucila LendnerNicole EwerTamara Soledad Lista
The company, in detail
What they build
Known for
environmental sciencehomestay opportunitiesuniversity partnershipsstudy abroad for arts studentsstudy abroad for first-year studentsstudy abroad fundingfirst-year experiencestudy abroad supportstudy abroad program designtransfer creditsstudy abroad for language learnerseducational travelstudy abroad applicationinternational academic transfereducationacademic transfer
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- Sector
- Higher education
- Industry code
- NAICS 61131, 611710, SIC 8222, 8299
- Region
- Arkansas
- Revenue
- $4.5M a year, as listed
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