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Overview
Stepful offers online training programs for people who want to start careers as medical assistants or phlebotomists. Its courses are online and include both theory and practical elements such as clinical hours, plus preparation for national certification exams. Classes are designed to be completed in a few months. Tuition pays for the online courses, certification prep, and access to a network of healthcare employers, and Stepful partners with employers to help graduates find jobs. This helps students gain credentials and secure employment in healthcare. Unlike programs that only teach theory, Stepful combines learning with hands-on hours and job placement support, aiming to make healthcare careers more accessible. The company’s goal is to create economic opportunities by helping job seekers enter and advance in healthcare roles with solid certification and placement outcomes.
About Stepful
Industries
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$122.9M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Employer-sponsored training supports debt-free access and stronger health-system buying intent.
- Expansion into nursing, respiratory therapy, and imaging broadens revenue beyond entry-level roles.
- Thirty-five healthcare systems and 30,838 graduates create a scalable distribution and proof base.
What critics are saying
- Clinical-hour placement dependence creates bottlenecks if local externship sites tighten access.
- Certification-body changes at NHA, ASHP, or DANB would directly weaken Stepful's value proposition.
- Nursing expansion increases execution risk through higher licensure, faculty, and placement requirements.
What makes Stepful unique
- Stepful offers asynchronous, mobile-first healthcare training in about four months.
- It pairs online instruction with employer-aligned clinical placement and career support.
- Its programs prepare learners for NHA, ASHP, and DANB certifications.
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Funding
Total Funding
$122.9M
Meets
Industry Average
Funded Over
8 Rounds
Y CombinatorIndustry standards
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About Stepful
Industries
Education
Healthcare
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series C
Total Funding
$122.9M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2021
Stepful is Hiring for 29 Jobs on Simplify!
Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today