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Edlyft

DefunctYC W20

San Francisco, US · Founded 2020 · 5 employees · 7 known investors

Edlyft provides support and mentorship to help students succeed in computer science and secure top software engineering roles. The company serves students pursuing careers in tech.

Also known as Curricula · Zimela

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechEducationB2BEnterpriseUnited States of AmericaAmerica / CanadaFully Remote

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)

Edlyft was founded in 2020 by Erika Hairston and Arnelle Ansong.

EHErika Hairston
Erika Hairstonin𝕏Co-Founder & CEO | Head of Product (YC W20)2019–2024Erika Hairston studied computer science and African American studies at Yale, later working as a product manager at LinkedIn Learning and as an engineer intern at Facebook. She is co-founder and CEO of Edlyft, a platform for upskilling computer science students at enterprises.
AAArnelle Ansong
Arnelle AnsonginFounderCo-founder & CTO, EDLYFT at 27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)

Investors · 7

Backstage CapitalLos Angeles · $50K
Westbound Equity PartnersPalo Alto · $750K – $2M
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
27V (Twenty Seven Ventures)reported$25K – $250K
January VenturesreportedWellesley Hills · $250K – $750K
Kapor CapitalreportedOakland · $100K – $1M
Kleiner PerkinsreportedMenlo Park · $500K – $15M

Competitors · 1

by search overlap
Coursicle23 shared keywordsCoursicle is an academic planning app for college and university students that consolidates class scheduling, task management, reminders, and course search in one place. It supports students across schools worldwide, offering tools to build schedules and get notified when class seats open.

Companies competing with Edlyft for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

In the news

Edlyft Takes Aim At The $100 Million Diversity And Inclusion Tech Marketforbes.com · Jun 2022Edlyft Takes Aim At The $100 Million...forbes.com · Jun 2022Founders’ tips for funding during Covid-19ft.com · Nov 2020Edlyft raises over $1.4 million venture capital during pandemic - Nairametricsnairametrics.com · Oct 2020Female-Led EdTech Startup Edlyft Raises $1.4 Million Seed Round, Aims To Close The Gender Gap In STEMforbes.com · Oct 2020The Youngest Black Women to Raise More Than $1M in VC Fundingbusinessinsider.com · Oct 2020Female-Led EdTech Startup Edlyft Raises $1.4 Million Seed Round, Aims To Close The Gender Gap In STEMforbes.com · Oct 2020

Frequently asked questions

What does Edlyft do?
Edlyft provides support and mentorship to help students succeed in computer science and secure top software engineering roles. The company serves students pursuing careers in tech.
Who founded Edlyft?
Edlyft was founded by Erika Hairston, Arnelle Ansong in 2020.
Who are Edlyft's investors?
Edlyft's investors include Backstage Capital, Westbound Equity Partners, Y Combinator, 27V (Twenty Seven Ventures), January Ventures, Kapor Capital, Kleiner Perkins.
Where is Edlyft headquartered?
Edlyft is headquartered in San Francisco, US.