Varsity Tutors for Schools

Overview

Varsity Tutors for Schools provides a live, AI-powered learning platform that connects K-12 students with expert tutors for high-dosage, personalized instruction. The company partners with school districts to deliver scalable academic support, including test prep and subject-specific tutoring, through a subscription-based model. It operates as a division of Nerdy, Inc., which facilitates these services to help districts address learning gaps and improve student outcomes.

Website

www.varsitytutors.com

Industry

Education technology

Founded

2007

LinkedIn

Company page

• Chuck CohnCEO & Co-founder
  Edu: Washington University in St. Louis
  Prior: Private Equity Associate @ Ascension Ventures · Investment Banking Analyst @ Wells Fargo Securities
• Brian GalvinChief Academic Officer
• Anthony SalcitoChief Institutional Business Officer
  Prior: VP Education @ Microsoft
• Rian SchilligoChief People Officer

Total raised: $107M

• $50MSeries C· Feb 2018
  Investors: Learn Capital, Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, TCV
  Reported — from announcements
• $50MSeries B· Nov 2015
  Investors: TCV
  Reported — from announcements
• $7MSeries A· May 2014
  Reported — from announcements