Dive Brief:
- Fullbridge Inc., an ed tech company that links college students and graduates with coaches and mentors for extensive training, has raised $5 million in new funding.
- The money will help the Cambridge, MA, company continue to expand internationally and develop its software, the Wall Street Journal reported.
- Of the 4,000 students who have gone through its training, 90% are employed, according to Fullbridge.
Dive Insight:
The company works with schools, companies, and government agencies to develop programs and recruit students. Its coaches are professionals from various corporations. Fullbridge’s new funding comes from high-net-worth individuals and “super-angel” investors, as well as returning investor GSV Capital. Since its start in 2010, the company has raised $23 million from investors including Tomorrow Ventures and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt.
