Pathrise
DefunctYC S17San Francisco, US · Founded 2017 · 55 employees · 6 known investors
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Pathrise offers career coaching, networking access, and job search software to help individuals find employment, collecting payment only after successful placement.
Also known as Mavenform · Studyform
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S17)
Pathrise was founded in 2017 by Kevin Wu and Evan Limanto.
Investors · 6
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Day One Venturesreported · 2 sourcesSan Francisco · $100K – $5M
GoAhead Venturesreported · 2 sourcesMenlo Park · $500K – $1M
K50 VenturesreportedEncinitas · $50K – $250K
Learn Capitalreported · 2 sourcesAustin · $100K – $20M
Western Technology Investmentreported · 2 sourcesPortola Valley · $250K – $30M
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AJun 2021 · 2 sources
Day One Ventures (lead), Learn Capital (lead), Western Technology Investment (lead), GoAhead Ventures, K50 Ventures
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AMay 2021Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 5
by search overlapComrise15 shared keywordsComrise operates a network of offices across the United States and Asia, providing staffing and recruitment services. The company holds employment agency licenses and maintains locations in the US, Philippines, Malaysia, China, and Hong Kong.
Workrise9 shared keywordsRigUp (operating under Workrise) provides vendor management, staffing and payroll, and bid management software for the energy industry in the US and Canada. The company serves energy sector businesses managing contractors, workforce networks, and procurement operations.
Pathful5 shared keywordsPathful develops a career readiness platform for schools that connects students with industry partners for skill development and career preparation. The platform serves educational institutions to help learners discover career paths and build capabilities valued by employers.
Level Path5 shared keywordsLevelpath provides AI agents that automate procurement workflows, transforming procurement from administrative overhead into a strategic business function.
Vocal5 shared keywordsVocal is a creator platform that enables writers and artists to publish content and monetize their work through reader support and community engagement.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Pathrise do?
- Pathrise offers career coaching, networking access, and job search software to help individuals find employment, collecting payment only after successful placement.
- Who founded Pathrise?
- Pathrise was founded by Kevin Wu, Evan Limanto in 2017.
- Who are Pathrise's investors?
- Pathrise's investors include Y Combinator, Day One Ventures, GoAhead Ventures, K50 Ventures, Learn Capital, Western Technology Investment.
- Where is Pathrise headquartered?
- Pathrise is headquartered in San Francisco, US.










