Fidelis Education
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Educational software and services |
| Founder | Gunnar Counselman |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
Area served | Higher education institutions |
| Products | Learning Relationship Management platform |
| Owner | Private investors |
Fidelis Education is a technology startup headquartered in San Francisco that specializes in introducing Learning Relationship Management (LRM), an emerging segment within educational technology. Established by Gunnar Counselman, a former US Marine and Harvard Business School alumnus, Fidelis assists higher education institutions in expanding and coordinating connections among students, coaches, faculty members, and mentors.
Positioned in the educational software and services industry, Fidelis caters to multiple non-profit institutions offering post-secondary education.
Technology
The company offers a cloud-hosted platform designed to support users in managing their academic and career objectives from the point of enrollment through to graduation and subsequent professional development. This system pairs each student with a dedicated professional coach alongside a group of mentors who provide continuous support. Notable collaborators include Arizona State Online, American Public University, and Stanford University.
Funding
Fidelis operates with full backing from venture capital. Its first funding round, totaling $2.5 million, was led by Accel and Novak Biddle, a firm with expertise in investing in education-focused startups.