What is Odyssey?
Founded in 2021, Odyssey is dedicated to making educational savings accounts (ESAs) and microgrant programs readily available to parents and vendors. The company's core mission is to empower students across the nation by facilitating access to quality education through innovative financial solutions. Odyssey collaborates closely with states, parents, and vendors to achieve its objectives, aiming to bridge financial gaps in educational opportunities.
How much funding has Odyssey raised?
Odyssey has raised a total of $14.8M across 2 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$4.8M
Series A
$10M
Angel/Seed (2022): $4.8M with participation from Red House Education, Andreessen Horowitz, Avalanche VC, Village Global, and Bling Capital
Series A (2024): $10M led by Bradley Tusk
Key Investors in Odyssey
Bradley Tusk
Tusk Ventures, associated with Bradley Tusk, is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage startups within regulated industries, offering strategic consulting to navigate complex markets.
Red House Education
Red House Education functions as a K-12 knowledge brokerage and early-stage social venture capital firm, fostering collaboration between educators and technology companies to improve educational outcomes.
Andreessen Horowitz
Andreessen Horowitz is a prominent venture capital firm that invests in both early-stage and growth-stage companies, headquartered in Menlo Park, California.
What's next for Odyssey?
The recent major enterprise-level funding positions Odyssey for significant scaling and expansion. This strategic investment, likely a Series A given the context, will enable the company to further develop its platform, broaden its reach to more states and educational institutions, and enhance its service offerings. The focus will be on solidifying its market position in the education technology and financial services sector, driving growth and impact for students nationwide.
See full Odyssey company page
