What is PowerToFly?
Founded in 2014 by Milena Berry and Katharine Zaleski, PowerToFly is dedicated to accelerating economic equity. The company achieves this by upskilling and connecting underrepresented talent with opportunities in high-visibility sectors. PowerToFly's mission centers on empowering individuals across diverse backgrounds, including all races, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, veteran statuses, and gender identities, to access career advancement.
How much funding has PowerToFly raised?
PowerToFly has raised a total of $30M across 1 funding round:
Unspecified
$30M
Unspecified (2022): $30M with participation from Morgan Stanley, Chartline Ventures, and Grasshopper Bank
Key Investors in PowerToFly
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services.
Chartline Ventures
Undisclosed investor participating in the funding round.
Grasshopper Bank
Grasshopper Bank is a client-first digital bank serving small businesses, startups, and investors in the innovation economy, offering digital solutions for venture-backed companies and fintech.
What's next for PowerToFly?
The recent major strategic investment signifies PowerToFly's transition into a scaling phase, likely focusing on expanding its platform reach, enhancing its upskilling programs, and forging deeper connections with corporate partners. This capital will be instrumental in furthering its mission to close the economic equity gap by providing robust career pathways for underrepresented talent. Future growth will likely involve strategic partnerships and technological advancements to optimize talent matching and skill development.
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