GradTrain
Curated Marketplace for Studying Abroad
Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in January 2012 by Jacob Bacon, Josue Sznitman, Sharon Sznitman, and Lital Helman, GradTrain operated with 1–10 employees. The company raised $735K across 4 funding rounds from 3 investors. In June 2018, GradTrain won 1st place in the EdTech Summit Startup Competition, highlighting its innovative approach in the education technology sector.
Business overview
GradTrain developed a curated marketplace designed to assist individuals globally with their applications to universities in the United States. The company's core technology provided members with acceptance probability predictions for US schools and facilitated connections with mentors for one-on-one video-chat meetings. GradTrain also offered access to special deals from partners, including universities, test-prep companies, and housing providers, tailored to each member's specific needs and stage in the transition process. It operated within the Media & Entertainment Technologies sector, focusing on education and knowledge technologies.
Strategic signal
In June 2018, GradTrain secured first place in the EdTech Summit Startup Competition. This achievement validated the company's innovative platform for international students and signaled its potential for disruption within the education technology landscape, attracting attention from industry leaders and potential partners.
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- What is GradTrain's primary focus?
- GradTrain focuses on providing a curated marketplace for individuals seeking to study abroad, specifically assisting with applications to universities in the United States.
- When was GradTrain founded?
- GradTrain was founded in January 2012.
- What was a significant achievement for GradTrain in 2018?
- In June 2018, GradTrain won 1st place in the EdTech Summit Startup Competition, recognizing its innovative platform for international students.
- How much capital did GradTrain raise in total?
- GradTrain raised a total of $735K across 4 funding rounds. This includes a $500K round in December 2016 and a $15K grant from EdTech Israel in June 2018.
- What is the current status of GradTrain?
- GradTrain is currently non-active, having ceased operations in June 2021.