AKALA
AKALA is an AI-enabled, affordable college admissions and career counseling platform designed to bridge the gap in college guidance for students. Operating on a blended model of technology and one-on-one mentoring, AKALA offers expert counselors who guide students from as early as 7th grade through course selection, extracurricular activities, and college applications. The platform leverages a 25-year legacy in college admissions to provide personalized pathways to help students gain admission to their dream schools. A key offering is the free ChanceMe tool, which assesses a student's profile against college admission competition.
AKALA
AKALA is an AI-enabled, affordable college admissions and career counseling platform designed to bridge the gap in college guidance for students. Operating on a blended model of technology and one-on-one mentoring, AKALA offers expert counselors who guide students from as early as 7th grade through course selection, extracurricular activities, and college applications. The platform leverages a 25-year legacy in college admissions to provide personalized pathways to help students gain admission to their dream schools. A key offering is the free ChanceMe tool, which assesses a student's profile against college admission competition.
TL;DR
What they do: AI-enabled, blended college admissions and career counseling (tech + one-on-one mentors)
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Redwood City, California, United States
Team size: ~21 employees
Recent funding: Pre-Seed, closed Mar 12, 2024 (total reported funding $670,000 USD)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
College admissions guidance and career counseling; addressing access and affordability of expert admissions support.
Founded
2016
Industry
Education / Career Planning / AI
Funding Track Record
670000.00
Reported Pre-Seed round closed Mar 12, 2024; company described as backed by accelerators/partners including Techstars and Google/Global Silicon Valley programs.
Investor Signal
“Backed by accelerators/partners including Techstars and described as backed by Google and Global Silicon Valley”