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AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Niche

Niche

Niche.com: A U.S. software company providing a platform for analyzing school, college, and neighborhood rankings.

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Pittsburgh, PA, US
Founded
2002
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Niche.com, founded by Luke Skurman in 2002 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a U.S.-based software company that provides a platform for analyzing and reviewing schools, colleges, and neighborhoods. The company offers a range of services including rankings, report cards, and profiles to help users make informed decisions about education and living environments. Niche.com aims to simplify the search process for K-12 schools, colleges, and graduate schools through its comprehensive and user-friendly platform.

Niche.com has made significant strides in the education and real estate sectors by offering detailed and reliable information that aids users in their decision-making processes. With a team of 325 employees, the company has grown to become a trusted resource for millions of users across the United States. Notable achievements include the introduction of Direct Admissions, allowing colleges to accept students based on their Niche profiles without traditional applications. This innovation underscores Niche.com's commitment to transforming how people find and connect with educational institutions.

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Niche - Quick Facts

Who are Niche's competitors?

Companies similar to Niche include Scoir, Naiku, Schola and College Pulse.

When was Niche founded?

Niche was founded in 2002.

Where is Niche's headquarters located?

Niche's headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA, US.

When was Niche's last funding round?

Niche's most recent funding round was for $35M (USD) in April 2020.

How much has Niche raised to-date?

As of Apr 29, 2020, Niche has raised a total of $44.3M (USD).

How many employees does Niche have?

Niche has 325 employees as of Feb 5, 2024.

Niche - Classification

Ownership
  • Private
Technology
  • Data
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Software
Tags
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 610000Educational Services
  • 611000Educational Services
SIC
  • 8200Educational Services
  • 8290Schools And Educational Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
Show 7 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software