Who founded Steppingblocks?

Steppingblocks was founded by CARLO MARTINEZ in 2014.

Who are Steppingblocks's investors?

Steppingblocks's investors include Arthur Ventures.

How much funding has Steppingblocks raised?

Steppingblocks has disclosed $1.3M raised across 1 round.

Where is Steppingblocks headquartered?

Steppingblocks is headquartered in Atlanta, US.

Steppingblocks

Atlanta, US · Founded 2014 · Delaware corporation · 1 known investors

steppingblocks.com ↗

Steppingblocks provides data analytics tools built on machine learning that process alumni career profiles to help students make career decisions and support universities with workforce-readiness insights. It serves students and higher education institutions in the education and career data space.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTech

Founders & leadership

Steppingblocks was founded in 2014 by CARLO MARTINEZ.

CARLO MARTINEZFounder

LEVI PERKINSNamed on SEC filing

ROBERT GANNAWAYNamed on SEC filing

Investors · 1

Arthur VenturesreportedMinneapolis · $1M – $10M

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$1.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2017

▶$1.3MraisedJul 2017 · 2 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

LEVI PERKINSExecutive Officer, Director
CARLO MARTINEZExecutive Officer, Director
ROBERT GANNAWAYExecutive Officer, Director

Offering amount: $1.5M
Amount sold: $1.3M
First sale: Jun 2017
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2014
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap

Niche350 shared keywordsNiche operates a platform that helps students and families research and compare K-12 schools, colleges, and grad schools using data, rankings, and user reviews to find schools that fit their preferences. It offers tools to organize school searches and a Direct Admissions feature that lets colleges accept students based on their Niche profile, and partners with schools to connect with prospective students.

BuzzFeed173 shared keywordsBuzzFeed is a digital media company that produces entertainment, news, and content across pop culture, food, and commerce for online audiences. The company operates multiple brands and platforms including BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Tasty, with recent expansions into social media and AI-driven content experiences.

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

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
National Science Foundation	Phase II	2019	$750K
National Science Foundation	Phase I	2018	$225K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Steppingblocks do?: Steppingblocks provides data analytics tools built on machine learning that process alumni career profiles to help students make career decisions and support universities with workforce-readiness insights. It serves students and higher education institutions in the education and career data space.
Who founded Steppingblocks?: Steppingblocks was founded by CARLO MARTINEZ in 2014.
Who are Steppingblocks's investors?: Steppingblocks's investors include Arthur Ventures.
How much funding has Steppingblocks raised?: Steppingblocks has disclosed $1.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Steppingblocks headquartered?: Steppingblocks is headquartered in Atlanta, US.