top of page

Categories


Mantra Health Appoints New Executive Leadership, Ensuring Success of New Persistence Intelligence Platform Beacon
Following the recent launch of Beacon, the first persistence intelligence platform for higher education, Mantra Health today announced the expansion of leadership with the hiring of Zahra Safavian, Phil Tallman, and Jessica E. Bright.
Feb 245 min read


Censia AI Adds Peter M. Fasolo to Board, Strengthening the Workforce Intelligence Layer for Enterprise Transformation
Censia AI, the enterprise workforce system of intelligence, announced today the appointment of Peter M. Fasolo to its Board of Directors. Fasolo brings decades of experience leading global talent strategy and organizational transformation and will help guide Censia's mission to make workforce decisions faster, more precise, and continuously adaptive.
Feb 52 min read


Regent Education Joins the CollegeBuys Institutional Purchasing Program
Regent Education, a leader in SaaS-based financial aid and fund management solutions, announced today a new partnership with CollegeBuys. As part of this agreement, California's community colleges will have access to discounted pricing for the Regent Award Suite of financial aid and fund management solutions.
Feb 32 min read


Regent Education is Excited to Announce We’re TrustEd App Certified for CBE
Higher education is facing increasing pressure to demonstrate how learning translates into real-world skills, sparking a rise in competency-based education (CBE) programs nationwide.
Feb 22 min read


San Francisco Bay University and Nexford University Launch Global Partnership to Expand Access, Innovation, and International Learning Pathways
Fremont, Calif. — January 7, 2026 — San Francisco Bay University (SFBU) has announced a new strategic global partnership with Nexford University (NXU), designed to expand affordable academic access, strengthen faculty innovation, and accelerate cross-border learning through digital-first education models. This partnership advances SFBU’s mission to provide inclusive, innovative, and globally connected higher education opportunities. The multi-year agreement connects two missi
Jan 162 min read


Mantra Health Launches Beacon, the Persistence Intelligence Platform for Higher Education
New York, New York – January 13, 2025 – Mantra Health, the digital mental health provider built exclusively to support student well-being and success across higher education, today announced the launch of Beacon, the first early alert and intelligence platform designed to improve student mental health, well-being, persistence, and success, which ultimately contributes to institutional retention efforts. The Jed Foundation (JED)*, a leading nonprofit that protects emotional he
Jan 134 min read


Mantra Health Expands Leadership Team to Support Organizational Growth and Clinical Excellence Across Psychiatry and Care Delivery
Mantra Health, the leading digital mental health provider exclusively serving higher education institutions, has expanded its leadership team throughout 2025 in preparation for new, exciting innovations and broadened reach in 2026. Now supporting more than 150 college and university campuses and serving over 1.3 million students nationwide, Mantra Health is continuing to invest in clinical excellence, care model innovation, and effective scaling, aiding in our ongoing mission
Jan 74 min read


MSU Expands Student Support With Mantra Health
Minnesota State has expanded its student well-being services this semester with two major initiatives: the telehealth mental health platform Mantra Health and a newly created Parent Navigator position supporting pregnant and parenting students. According to Acting Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Brian Jones, both efforts come from Minnesota State system-wide directives aimed at improving access to mental health care and basic needs support for st
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Censia Ranked Number 144 Fastest-Growing Company in North America on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™
Attributes 560% Revenue Growth to Fast Time to Value, Rapid Customer Adoption, and Growing Trust in AI-Powered Insights Censia, an AI-powered talent intelligence company, announced it ranked 144 on the 2025 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 ™ , a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 31st year. Censia grew 560% during this period. Censia’s chief executive officer, Jo
Nov 19, 20252 min read


How Nexford University Makes Paying for Education Simple with Flutterwave
About Nexford University Nexford University is redefining higher education for a modern world. Founded in 2019, Nexford is a next-generation online university built to deliver affordable, flexible, and globally relevant learning. The programs are designed in collaboration with leading employers to help learners gain real-world skills that translate into career advancement, without the burden of traditional tuition or outdated degree models. The Challenge As Nexford set out t
Nov 15, 20253 min read


Mantra Health Renews Partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
The Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area names Mantra Health as its “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” Washington, D.C. – November 5, 2025 – Mantra Health has officially renewed its partnership with the Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area, which names Mantra the “Preferred Partner for Mental Health and Wellness Support.” The partnership has met growing demand with accessible, affordable mental healt
Nov 5, 20253 min read


Nairobi City Thunder Renew Partnership with Nexford
NAIROBI — Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) men's Premier League champions Nairobi City Thunder have received a timely boost ahead of their second appearance at the Basketball Africa League (BAL). The national champions have renewed their partnership with American-based Nexford University that will see its players benefit from scholarship opportunities. The club's head of partnerships, Marcel Awori, says the partnership goes a long way in fulfilling their mission of enhancing
Oct 30, 20251 min read
New Markets Thoughts


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 19, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobili
Dec 12, 20254 min read


Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
Dec 5, 20254 min read

A Focus on Impact
Our Portfolio Companies Make a Difference
Our portfolio companies spend every day removing obstacles and working to overcome challenges students and workers have to get a good education and a good job.
bottom of page
