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Pathrise helps tech job seekers by offering one-on-one mentorship, training, and guidance entirely online to help them land roles in software, cybersecurity, IT, and other tech fields. Its program works on an income-sharing model: participants can start for free, and after they secure a job, Pathrise takes a percentage of their first-year salary. This aligns Pathrise’s revenue with the client’s success. What sets Pathrise apart is its access to mentors who have worked at major tech companies (e.g., Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft) who provide personalized advice on resumes, interview prep, and tackling technical problems. The company competes in a crowded tech career-services market by offering focused, mentor-driven, outcomes-based support rather than generic training. Pathrise’s goal is to help more tech professionals start and advance their careers while reducing the upfront cost and risk for job seekers through its payment-after-employment model.
About Pathrise
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$16M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Springshare acquisition integrates Pathrise into CareerShift, expanding to higher education.
- Raised $9M Series A in 2021 and $15.75M equity, fueling growth initiatives.
- Remote model serves global tech job seekers without geographic limits.
What critics are saying
- Springshare acquisition eliminates Pathrise as independent entity in 2026.
- Mavenform's $15.75M raise dilutes shareholders during asset transfer.
- MentorCruise undercuts with cheaper mentorship, eroding Pathrise market share.
What makes Pathrise unique
- Pathrise uses income-sharing agreements aligning incentives with client job success.
- Mentors from Google, Amazon, and Facebook provide personalized tech job guidance.
- Proprietary data-driven strategies offer tailored resume and interview training.
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Funding
Total Funding
$16M
Below
Industry Average
Funded Over
6 Rounds
Y CombinatorBenefits
Comprehensive Benefits - We want to make sure you are covered. Pathrise provides medical, dental, and vision plans.
Professional Development - We include a professional development stipend to help you achieve your goals at Pathrise and beyond.
Unlimited PTO - At Pathrise we have a very generous vacation policy. On average our employees took 28 days of vacation last year.
Fully Remote - Pathrise is a fully remote organization meaning you can work from anyhere in the United States.
Home Office Setup - Pathrise chips in for items you may need to make your home environment more comfortable and efficient.
Events and Happy Hours - We love to get to know our team mates and we do that by having regular happy hours and off-sites twice a year.
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -10%1 year growth
↓ -8%2 year growth
↓ -8%Springshare has acquired the assets of Pathrise, an AI-enabled job search and mentorship platform. The acquisition aims to integrate Pathrise's functionality into Springshare's CareerShift platform, enhancing its offerings for job seekers. This move is intended to strengthen CareerShift's capabilities in assisting students and alumni with career exploration and job searches.
Final Round AI has secured $6.9M in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered job search platform, aiming to help users secure jobs in under 30 days. The funding will support global expansion, product innovation, and team growth. The company also announced an $8M scholarship program to refund membership fees for users who land jobs using their tools. The flagship product, Interview Copilot, provides real-time AI insights during interviews to level the playing field for job seekers.
PS - The Final Round partnered with Pathrise to help you land your dream job for FREE until you get hired.
San Francisco, CA - According to filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Mavenform dba Pathrise is raising $15,750,196.00 in new funding. Sources indicate as part of senior management Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Wu
Pathrise, a San Francisco, CA-based online mentorship and job placement platform for tech professionals, secured $9m in Series A Funding including $5.5m in new equity capital and $3.5m in venture debt
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About Pathrise
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$16M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2017
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