Rafter

Rafter, founded in 2006 and based in San Mateo, California, is a course materials management technology company dedicated to promoting student success. The company partners with campuses to make education more accessible, affordable, and effective. Leveraging its extensive experience and long-term relationships with hundreds of colleges and suppliers, Rafter is transforming the discovery, management, and distribution of learning materials in higher education. Its flagship solution, Rafter360®, integrates textbooks into tuition, providing a seamless and cost-effective approach to course materials. This solution has been adopted by hundreds of campuses and has benefited over 2.7 million students, resulting in nearly $700 million in savings on textbooks. Rafter operates in the higher education market, serving colleges and universities by offering a business model that integrates course materials into tuition fees, thereby generating revenue through institutional partnerships and service fees.

Keywords: course materials, higher education, student success, affordability, accessibility, Rafter360, textbooks-in-tuition, campus partnerships, cost-effective, learning materials