Riipen Analysis: $112K Raised
What is Riipen?
World's largest work-based learning marketplace for educators, students, and employers
Employees
51-200
Founded
2013
Latest Funding Round Size
Pre-Series A
Parent Company Website
Public Company Status
Private
Recent Venture Round Amount
$3,750,000
Product Features & Capabilities
- Work-based learning projects for students
- Real-world project integration into academic curricula
- Employer access to student talent for project completion
- Experiential learning programs including FuturePath, Level UP, Advance Ontario, and IBM SkillsBuild
- Project-based internships and workforce development programs
Use Cases
Educators integrate real-world projects into curricula to improve student employability; Students complete paid remote or hybrid projects to build skills and professional networks; Employers access student talent to complete projects at no cost; Universities gain reputation through experiential learning partnerships; Students add real value to organizations by contributing to business goals
How much Riipen raised
Pre-seed - Pre-Series A
RecentOther Considerations
Serves 700+ academic institutions and 44,000+ employers; Facilitated 272,000+ learner experiences and 18.4M+ hours of applied learning; Partnerships with IBM, RBC, AccessEmployment, and CIC; Trusted by 31K+ employers and 430+ schools in 9 countries
