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Rize Education

New York, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 122 employees on LinkedIn · 2 known investors

Rize offers a program-sharing model that lets accredited colleges launch and update career-aligned academic programs using a shared consortium curriculum, with support for hybrid delivery. It provides instructional design, enrollment consulting, student success, and career readiness services to help institutions grow enrollment.

EdTechSaaS

Founders & leadership

Rize Education was founded in 2019 by Kevin Harrington.

KHKevin Harrington
Kevin HarringtoninCo-Founder & CEO
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Connor McCarthyinExecutive30 Under 30 2022

Board

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Colin DeleaBoard directorGeneral Partner at Flume Ventures
KZKareem Zaki
Kareem Zakiin𝕏Board directorPartner at Thrive Capital
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Jeffrey DockingBoard director

Investors · 2

Flume VenturesIncline Villagevia Colin Delea · board
Thrive CapitalreportedNew York · $500K – $25Mvia Kareem Zaki · board

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$25M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2021–2024

▶$12MraisedJan 2025 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Connor McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Colin DeleaDirector
  • Kareem ZakiDirector
  • Kevin HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey DockingDirector
Offering amount
$12.7M
Amount sold
$12M
Minimum investment
$1
First sale
Dec 2024
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.5MraisedSep 2023 · 5 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Connor McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kareem ZakiDirector
  • Kevin HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey DockingDirector
Offering amount
$5.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
First sale
Aug 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$8.5MraisedMar 2021 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kevin HarringtonExecutive Officer, Director
  • Connor McCarthyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeffrey DockingDirector
  • Kareem ZakiDirector
Offering amount
$8.5M
Amount sold
$8.5M
First sale
Feb 2021
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Rize Education went on to found or lead other companies.

Kareem ZakiDirectorFounded NavaVikram RangrajChief Academic OfficerFounded Dropleaf

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
Instructure69 shared keywordsInstructure develops Canvas, Mastery, and Parchment—learning management, assessment, and credential management platforms for educational institutions. The company serves educators and students globally through its products and operates the world's largest online community of educators.
EAB27 shared keywordsEAB provides research, advisory services, and technology solutions for education institutions, including colleges, universities, community colleges, graduate and online programs, and K-12 schools. Its offerings cover marketing and enrollment, student success and retention, data and analytics, advancement, and strategic research, serving institutions across North America, the UK, Europe, and Australia.

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

In the news

Google.org Grant to Expand High-Demand Programs - Reinhardt Universityreinhardt.edu · Apr 2025Top 10 EdTech Capital Raises in the U.S. - January 1st-15th, 2025castleplacement.com · Jan 2025Adrian Michigan based Rize Education is raising $8,466,997.00 in New Equity Investment. - intelligence360intelligence360.news · Mar 2021

Frequently asked questions

What does Rize Education do?
Rize offers a program-sharing model that lets accredited colleges launch and update career-aligned academic programs using a shared consortium curriculum, with support for hybrid delivery. It provides instructional design, enrollment consulting, student success, and career readiness services to help institutions grow enrollment.
Who founded Rize Education?
Rize Education was founded by Kevin Harrington in 2019.
Who are Rize Education's investors?
Rize Education's investors include Flume Ventures, Thrive Capital.
How much funding has Rize Education raised?
Rize Education has disclosed $25M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Rize Education headquartered?
Rize Education is headquartered in New York, US.