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Overview
Risepoint develops economically viable degree programs for higher education institutions and supports enrollment through integrated call center and admissions services. It designs engaging courses across healthcare, technology, education, and business using emerging technologies and university partnerships. Its offering combines curriculum development, scholarship and merit programs, and multi-channel outreach to prospective students, all within one coordinated framework. The goal is to expand access to higher education and drive institutional growth by delivering practical, scalable solutions that improve program quality and enrollment.
About Risepoint
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$45.7M
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona
Founded
2011
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- USC Upstate launched ten online programs with Risepoint in June 2026.
- Goldsmiths, University of London started five online programs with Risepoint on June 8, 2026.
- Risepoint reported 107,000-plus students and 40,000-plus completions in its 2025 impact report.
What critics are saying
- Illinois critics sought Attorney General scrutiny in October 2025 over Risepoint tuition-share contracts.
- University of Illinois contracts ran through June 30, 2026, inviting renewed political pressure.
- If public universities unwind revenue-share deals, Risepoint loses enrollments and faces an existential OPM squeeze.
What makes Risepoint unique
- Risepoint serves 100-plus universities with integrated enrollment, marketing, and student-support operations.
- Its 2026 learner report tracks AI-assisted discovery, self-service research, and workforce relevance.
- New 2026 launches at Goldsmiths and USC Upstate show cross-border and regional reach.
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Funding
Total Funding
$45.7M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
3 Rounds
Industry standards
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Wellness Program
Alternative medicine options
Pet Insurance
Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
Tuition Reimbursement for employees and their dependents
Professional Development Budget
Rewards & Recognition programs
Company News
Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio, along with Synergis Education, have partnered together to offer a Direct Entry Master of Science in Nursing degree, which is being offered to students at Lourdes as early as May.
Well-known for the caliber of its nursing school graduates, Alverno was an attractive partner for Synergis, which has partnered with the college to launch its DEMSN program and develop its Mesa location.
Synergis Education has hired Dr. Carole Eldridge as the company’s chief nursi ng officer.
Synergis Education is partnering with Alverno College to launch a new nursing program to help meet the growing demand for nurses.
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About Risepoint
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$45.7M
Headquarters
Mesa, Arizona
Founded
2011
Risepoint is Hiring for 31 Jobs on Simplify!
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