Guild: A Denver-based firm managing education benefits for Fortune 1000 companies and facilitating course payments.
Founded
2015
Location
Denver, CO, US
Founded in Denver, Colorado, Guild Education partners with Fortune 1000 companies to manage their education assistance benefits. The company's core mission is to unlock opportunity for America’s workforce through education and upskilling. Guild facilitates direct payment for courses to educational institutions and provides marketing services to these providers. Their market focus includes large corporations seeking to attract, retain, and promote internal mobility among their employees by offering educational benefits.
Notable affiliated individuals include co-founders Rachel Carlson and Brittany Stich. Guild has attracted significant investment from top-tier investors such as General Catalyst and Bessemer Venture Partners. Key achievements include partnerships with major companies like Walmart and Chipotle, helping thousands of employees access higher education and career advancement opportunities. Guild’s impact is evident in increased employee retention and internal mobility within its client companies, positioning it as a leader in the corporate education benefits space.