Overview

Interfolio offers a Faculty Information System (FIS) that helps manage academic careers and institutional data for higher education. Its main product, Dossier, allows scholars to organize their academic materials and request letters of recommendation, streamlining the application process for jobs and grants. The Faculty Activity Reporting module assists institutions in generating reports and CVs using extensive data, while the Researchfish platform measures the impact of research investments. Interfolio operates on a subscription-based model, aiming to empower the academic community with tools that enhance careers and institutional effectiveness.

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

• Growing demand for cloud-based solutions in higher education benefits Interfolio's SaaS offerings.
• Universities' focus on data-driven decisions aligns with Interfolio's analytics tools.
• Increased interest in faculty development boosts demand for Interfolio's Faculty Information System.

What critics are saying

• Emerging EdTech startups offer similar solutions at lower costs, threatening market share.
• Rapid technological advancements may outpace Interfolio's current systems.
• Stricter data protection regulations could impact Interfolio's operations.

What makes Interfolio unique

• Interfolio offers the first holistic Faculty Information System for academic careers.
• The Dossier platform centralizes scholarly materials and recommendation letters for academics.
• Interfolio's Researchfish platform measures research impact for funders and organizations.

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Funding

Total Funding

$14.9M

Meets

Industry Average

Funded Over

2 Rounds

$13,000,000

Series A

Jan 2016

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.

Series A Funding Comparison

Below Average

Industry standards

Ind Avg. $15M

$3.7M

$5M

$8.2M

$13M

$15M

$30M

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