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Nearpeer
AddedFeb 19, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Nearpeer

Nearpeer

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Nearpeer: A student engagement platform fostering academic and social support through peer connection.

HQ
Portland, ME, US
Founded
2017
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Nearpeer, founded to enhance student engagement, focuses on fostering academic and social support through peer connections. The company's core mission is to improve student retention and success by helping students connect with peers for social and academic support. Nearpeer offers a platform that allows college students to learn about, connect with, and communicate with their peers, effectively crowdsourcing support networks within educational institutions.

Notable affiliated individuals include the founders and key investors who believe in the transformative potential of peer engagement in education. Nearpeer has achieved significant milestones, including partnerships with various colleges and universities, demonstrating its impact on student retention and success rates. The platform has been instrumental in creating supportive communities within educational settings, positively influencing students' academic and social experiences.

Nearpeer - Quick Facts

When was Nearpeer founded?

Nearpeer was founded in 2017.

Where is Nearpeer's headquarters located?

Nearpeer's headquarters is located in Portland, ME, US.

How much has Nearpeer raised to-date?

As of Apr 13, 2020, Nearpeer has raised a total of $450k (USD).

Nearpeer - Classification

Ownership
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Software
Geographic Exposure
  • Americas
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Education
Main Product
  • Student Engagement
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software