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Backrs
San Francisco, US · 2 known investors
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Backrs provides personalized coaching and college and career planning to help students—particularly high-performing, under-resourced young people—choose schools, majors, and career paths based on real outcomes like earnings and job placement. It also runs a Scholars program that offers Flourish Fund stipends and supports students in building social capital and networks.
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Investors · 2
City Lightlisted by City LightNew York · $1M – $6M
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Backrs do?
- Backrs provides personalized coaching and college and career planning to help students—particularly high-performing, under-resourced young people—choose schools, majors, and career paths based on real outcomes like earnings and job placement. It also runs a Scholars program that offers Flourish Fund stipends and supports students in building social capital and networks.
- Who founded Backrs?
- Backrs was founded by Andy Bobowski.
- Who are Backrs's investors?
- Backrs's investors include City Light, Hatteras Venture Partners.
- Where is Backrs headquartered?
- Backrs is headquartered in San Francisco, US.