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Oct 21, 2025

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Knack

Knack raises Series B from New Markets Venture Partners, appoints industry leader Megan Dusenbery as CEO

Funding supports continued scale of higher education partnerships for student-led peer learning; education leader Megan Dusenbery appointed CEO; founder Samyr Qureshi becomes Executive Chairman. MIAMI, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Knack , the leading student success technology platform that enables higher education institutions to power and scale peer learning programs, today announced the appointment of Megan Dusenbery as Chief Executive Officer. Founding CEO Samyr Qureshi will transition...

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Knack offers a peer-to-peer tutoring platform designed to enhance student success by connecting learners with high-achieving tutors at their institution.

The company aims to modernize academic support services by facilitating peer tutoring, thereby improving student engagement, retention, and academic outcomes.

The platform enables students to book tutoring sessions with verified peers who have excelled in the same courses. It supports both in-person and online sessions, offering flexibility and accessibility.

Knack has been implemented in over 100 campuses nationwide, including institutions like Northeastern University, University of Florida, and Virginia Tech.

Knack was founded in 2015 by Samyr Qureshi and is headquartered in Miami, FL.