Dyad.com

Dyad.com is a mentorship platform that assists students with university admissions and scholarship applications. Founded in 2012 by Greg Nance, Chase Feiger, and Han Shao, the company, formerly known as ChaseFuture, was established at Cambridge University with the mission to broaden access to education. The founders' journey began with the recognition that the university application process is often confusing and expensive, motivating them to create a supportive ecosystem for aspiring students.

The company operates on a business-to-consumer model, generating revenue through personalized, one-on-one mentorship services. Students are paired with mentors from top universities for services including application strategy, document review, and interview practice through a digital workspace featuring video conferences. Dyad also provides a range of free resources, such as online events and a library of articles and videos covering topics like major exploration and university profiles. The platform serves a global market of students aiming for higher education, with a notable footprint in Shanghai and Beijing.

Dyad reports that it has helped students secure over $27 million in university scholarships and has achieved significant success rates, with 40% of its students gaining admission to a Top 25 U.S. university and 45% to a G5 university in the U.K. The company has raised a total of $1.4 million in funding over two seed rounds, with investors including Harbor Pacific Capital, Artesian, Banyan Partners, 500 Durians, and SOSV. In 2015, it was named "People's Choice for Asia's Best Startup" at the Echelon Summit.

Keywords: university admissions, mentorship platform, scholarship applications, education technology, college prep, student mentoring, higher education, application strategy, international students, 1-on-1 mentorship, digital workspace, admissions consulting, ChaseFuture, Cambridge University, Greg Nance, education access, online learning