Who founded Student First?

Student First was founded by David Meek in 2021.

How much funding has Student First raised?

Student First has disclosed $8.7M raised across 2 rounds.

Where is Student First headquartered?

Student First is headquartered in Palm Beach, US.

Student First

Palm Beach, US · Founded 2021 · Delaware corporation

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Student First is a management platform for career and vocational schools that handles operational tasks including clock-hour compliance tracking, placement tracking, and financial aid management. It supports PELL packaging, clock-hour SAP, and Title IV compliance to keep institutions audit-ready.

EdTech SaaS

Founders & leadership

Student First was founded in 2021 by David Meek.

David MeekFounder

Wesley MatthewsNamed on SEC filing

Garland HallNamed on SEC filing

Board

Robert MillerBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$8.7M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026

▶$5.2MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

Robert MillerDirector, Promoter
Garland HallExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Wesley MatthewsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
David MeekExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Offering amount: $5.2M
Amount sold: $5.2M
First sale: May 2026
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

▶$3.5MraisedMay 2026 · 1 investors · Other Technology

Rule 506(b)

Officers, directors & promoters on the filing

David MeekExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Robert MillerDirector, Promoter
Wesley MatthewsExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
Garland HallExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter

Offering amount: $3.5M
Amount sold: $3.5M
First sale: Apr 2026
Incorporated: Corporation, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions: 06b

Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

What does Student First do?: Student First is a management platform for career and vocational schools that handles operational tasks including clock-hour compliance tracking, placement tracking, and financial aid management. It supports PELL packaging, clock-hour SAP, and Title IV compliance to keep institutions audit-ready.
Who founded Student First?: Student First was founded by David Meek in 2021.
How much funding has Student First raised?: Student First has disclosed $8.7M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Student First headquartered?: Student First is headquartered in Palm Beach, US.