Fidelis Education is a San Francisco-based tech startup company. The company's goal is to launch a new category of educational technology called Learning Relationship Management (LRM).[1][2] Founded by a former US Marine and a Harvard Business School graduate, Gunnar Counselman,[3] Fidelis Education focuses on helping universities scale and manage relationships between students, coaches, faculty, and mentors.[4]

Fidelis belongs to a loosely defined software and services industry that encompasses a diverse array of companies, offering a range of services to various types of non-profit post-secondary institutions.[1][5]

Technology

The company is developing cloud-based software platform that allows users to manage personal and professional goals from matriculation, through graduation, and continuing into their careers. The platform allows each student to connect with a professional coach and a team of mentors who provide advice and encouragement through the entire process. The company currently partners with Arizona State Online, American Public University, and Stanford University.[4]

Funding

Fidelis is funded entirely through venture capital. The first round of funding raised $2.5 million from Accel and Novak Biddle,[6] a firm that specializes in education startups.[7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Motivis Learning | Learning Relationship Management Platform". Motivis Learning. Retrieved 2018-11-20.
  2. ↑ Stansbury, Meris. "Top universities' new platform helps with retention, post-grad careers". eCampus News. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "Gunnar Counselman". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  4. 1 2 Vander Ark, Tom. "Fidelis Charts Course With Learner Relationship Management". Getting Smart. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  5. ↑ Education / Knowledge Services, School as a Service: The next big thing in the higher education industry; Corey Greendale and David Warner; First Analysis Securities Corp. www.research-driven.com
  6. ↑ "Welcome : Novak Biddle - Venture Partners". Novak Biddle. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  7. ↑ "Fidelis College Raises Money to Actually Support Our Troops". TechCrunch. 2011-04-24. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
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