What is Strive?
Headquartered in East Harlem, New York, Strive operates as a national leader in workforce development, specifically targeting individuals facing significant obstacles to employment. The organization utilizes a proven, evidence-based model to facilitate career entry and upward mobility for low-income adults, young adults, and justice-involved individuals. With a legacy spanning nearly four decades, Strive has successfully prepared over 80,000 graduates for sustainable career success, effectively bridging the gap between untapped human potential and the demands of the modern labor market. Its market position is defined by its deep community integration and its ability to deliver measurable social impact at scale.
How much funding has Strive raised?
Strive has raised a total of $350K across 1 funding round:
Debt
$350K
Debt (2020): $350K with participation from PPP
Key Investors in Strive
PPP
Public-Private Partnership
What's next for Strive?
With the recent influx of capital, Strive is well-positioned to accelerate its strategic initiatives, focusing on the expansion of its proven employment programs to reach a broader demographic of underserved individuals. The organization is expected to prioritize the enhancement of its digital infrastructure and the scaling of its national footprint, ensuring that its career-readiness solutions remain responsive to evolving economic conditions. By deepening its commitment to workforce equity, Strive aims to further solidify its influence as a primary driver of the American Dream, utilizing this late-stage financing to institutionalize its impact and foster long-term organizational sustainability in an increasingly competitive social enterprise landscape.
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