Handshake is a career network where students get personalized job matches from over a million hiring companies.

Handshake, a San Francisco-based educational organization, connects 18M students to job opportunities.
Founded in San Francisco, Handshake aims to democratize career opportunities for college students and recent graduates. The platform connects over 18 million students from 1,400 educational institutions, including four-year colleges, community colleges, and boot camps, with potential employers. Handshake offers a comprehensive suite of services such as job listings, virtual event hosting, and mobile-first content sharing to help students find meaningful employment. Their market focus is on early talent recruitment, particularly targeting Gen Z from diverse backgrounds.
Key figures affiliated with Handshake include its founders Garrett Lord, Scott Ringwelski, and Ben Christensen. The company has secured investments from notable firms like Spark Capital and Kleiner Perkins. Handshake's achievements include forming partnerships with 90% of the top 500 schools in the U.S., including 300+ Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) and the majority of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its impact is significant in bridging the gap between education and employment, making it the largest early talent network in the U.S.
Companies similar to Handshake include Vocatio, SeekOut, CollegeJobConnect and Hackajob.
Handshake was founded in 2014.
Handshake's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.
Handshake's most recent funding round was for $200M (USD) in January 2022.
As of Jan 19, 2022, Handshake has raised a total of $434M (USD).
Handshake has 904 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
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