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Meritize
Fintech · Frisco, United States · Founded 2016
Leading provider of funding solutions for skills-based education and workforce development MoreLess
Meritize is a financial services company that specializes in providing innovative financing solutions for skills-based education and training programs. The company primarily serves students, educators, and employers in the United States who are focused on vocational and technical careers. Operating in the education finance market, Meritize offers merit-based lending, which considers an individual's academic and military achievements, as well as work history, to provide better loan terms. This approach helps students who may not have a strong credit history secure funding for their education. Meritize makes money through interest on the loans it provides and partnerships with educational institutions and employers. The business model is designed to support the growing demand for skilled workers in industries such as manufacturing, aviation, and technical services. By offering tailored financial solutions, Meritize aims to close the skills gap and build a more competent workforce.
Keywords: skills-based education, vocational training, merit-based lending, financial services, student loans, workforce development, technical careers, education finance, employment solutions, skills gap.
Company overview
Meritize company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2016
- Headquarters
- Frisco, United States
- Employees
- 17
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 64.8
Valuation & funding
Meritize funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Jun 2022 | $0 | — | Chicago Ventures · Colchis Capital · Cube Financial · BAWAG Group | ↗ |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Oct 2018 | $13M | $53M | Socratic · ZZ Capital International · Colchis Capital · University Ventures | ↗ |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2018 | $6.8M | $27M | University Ventures · ECMC · City Light Capital · Chicago Ventures | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $7M | 0% | 17 |
| 2025 | $7M | 0% | 22 |
| 2024 | $7M | 0% | 28 |
| 2023 | $7M | -16.5% | 54 |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 0% | 58 |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 0% | 51 |
| 2020 | $8.4M | — | 67 |
Growth signals
Meritize website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Meritize is 3.9K monthly website visits, down 22% over the last three months. Meritize's team declined 22.7% over the past year.
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