American Student Assistance
Overview
American Student Assistance (ASA) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1956 that helps students explore careers and prepare for their futures. ASA has an impact investing arm that makes strategic investments in mission-aligned companies and third-party funds. Its investment focus is on career-focused education, intentional post-secondary pathways, and workforce development. The organization makes direct investments in seed to Series A/B stage companies and also invests in other funds.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
asa.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutored by Teachers | Sep 2024 | Strategic | Lead |
| SchooLinks | Oct 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
| Springpod | Oct 2024 | Strategic | Lead |
| Empowerly | Feb 2024 | Series B | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is American Student Assistance based?
American Student Assistance is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
When was American Student Assistance founded?
Founding year information for American Student Assistance is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does American Student Assistance have?
American Student Assistance has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in American Student Assistance's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Tutored by Teachers, SchooLinks, Springpod, Empowerly.
What was American Student Assistance's most recent investment shown here?
American Student Assistance's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Springpod in 2024.
What sectors does American Student Assistance focus on?
American Student Assistance focuses on Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does American Student Assistance focus on?
American Student Assistance typically invests at the Mid stage.
What is American Student Assistance's AUM?
American Student Assistance's assets under management are estimated between $883.8M and $1.0B.