Avela
Founded 2019 · 40 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
Avela provides software to school districts, charter networks, and early childhood programs to streamline student enrollment and help families discover and apply to schools. The platform is grounded in 20+ years of research on school choice systems and enrollment equity.
Founders & leadership
Avela was founded in 2019 by Dr. Joshua Angrist, Greg Bybee, and Parag Pathak.
Investors · 4
Competitors · 4
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Trulia1597 shared keywordsTrulia is a real estate platform that enables users to browse homes for sale and rental apartments, explore neighborhood insights, and discover communities through resident reviews and local information.
Parentsquare1050 shared keywordsParentSquare provides a unified platform for K-12 schools to manage school-home engagement, communications, and administrative functions while integrating with student information systems. The system consolidates fragmented tools into a single platform designed to reduce IT burden, improve data security, and support compliance for school districts.
PeachJar985 shared keywordsPeachjar is a platform that connects parents and families with educational resources and community programs to support children's development beyond the classroom. The company partners with resource providers nationwide to help families access information and services related to children's growth and well-being.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Avela do?
- Avela provides software to school districts, charter networks, and early childhood programs to streamline student enrollment and help families discover and apply to schools. The platform is grounded in 20+ years of research on school choice systems and enrollment equity.
- Who founded Avela?
- Avela was founded by Dr. Joshua Angrist, Greg Bybee, Parag Pathak in 2019.
- Who are Avela's investors?
- Avela's investors include Ulu Ventures, Urban Innovation, Rethink Capital Partners, Rethink Education.