Dyad was founded by Greg Nance, Steven Hamblin, Jana Willinger Roth.

Who are Dyad's investors?

Dyad's investors include 500 Global, General Catalyst.

How much funding has Dyad raised?

Dyad has disclosed $65M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.

Dyad

4 known investors

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Dyad is a China-based education consultancy that advises international students applying to universities abroad. It pairs applicants with mentors who guide them through admissions decisions and help them build the skills and contacts relevant to careers outside their home country.

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Founders & leadership

Greg Nance

Steven Hamblin FounderSteven Hamblin is the founder of Dyad, a China-based education consultancy that connects international students with mentors to guide university admissions and career preparation. His background includes C-suite experience in product development and business growth, as well as leadership of AI/ML and software teams.

Jana Willinger Roth FounderJana Willinger Roth is founder of Dyad, a China-based education consultancy that advises international students on university applications abroad. With over 14 years of experience, she has worked on product development and experience design.

Investors · 4

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

How we know: open dataset · 500 Global portfolio 2026-08 · Not right? Tell us

General CatalystreportedSan Francisco · $30M

How we know: funding news · prnewswire.com · Not right? Tell us

Also in the syndicate · 2

AE VenturesDorilton Capitallead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$65M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026

Undisclosed amountSeries BMay 2026
Dorilton Capital (lead), AE Ventures, General Catalyst
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$65Mseries BApr 2026 · 2 sources
Dorilton Capital (lead), AE Ventures, General Catalyst
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Frequently asked questions

What does Dyad do?: Dyad is a China-based education consultancy that advises international students applying to universities abroad. It pairs applicants with mentors who guide them through admissions decisions and help them build the skills and contacts relevant to careers outside their home country.
Who founded Dyad?: Dyad was founded by Greg Nance, Steven Hamblin, Jana Willinger Roth.
Who are Dyad's investors?: Dyad's investors include 500 Global, General Catalyst.
How much funding has Dyad raised?: Dyad has disclosed $65M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.