Verto runs global experiential learning programs for students and partners with universities to create a seamless transfer process for students.
Sub-sector: Higher Education
Year Invested: 2021
Founded in 2018, Verto Education is transforming higher ed by making education abroad a foundational and accessible part of a four-year college plan.
With Verto, students can begin college with world-class academics in destinations like Italy, Spain, and Costa Rica-- while gaining direct admission to Verto’s 70+ partner colleges, earning transferable college credits, and staying on track to graduate. All semesters include unparalleled student support services, allowing our graduates to walk away with the confidence, self-awareness, and global perspective needed to thrive in college and in life.
Verto has served over 800 students across the fall and spring semesters of the 2021-2022 academic year. This most recent class included 34% first-generation college students and 37% students of color.
Verto semesters are made accessible to students from all backgrounds through grants from the non-profit The Verto Fund.
Mitch Gordon
President & Co-Founder, Verto
“Verto's mission is to positively transform our education system, and we wanted a partner with a strong social impact focus and unimpeachable values. Susan and the Leeds Illuminate team are all of the above, and more. It feels like they're part of the team, and they're just really enjoyable people to work with.”