The Minerva Project Raises $25M For New University
San Francisco-based The Minerva Project, which says it is creating a new, "elite" American University, has raised $25M in a funding round, led by Benchmark Capital. The firm says it is establishing a university relying on the "most demanding intellectual standards" for admissions, and will provide lifelong support to alumni with academic programs, personal publicity, and active participation in career management.
posted on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 (Link to more information)
Related companies:
The Abernathy MacGregor Group
Related stories:
> Coursera Raises $3.7M For Online Education
> Project Slice Raises $9.4M
> Medpedia Creates Online Medical Encyclopedia
> Sapphire Energy Takes $50M For Renewable Fuels
> Zimride Raises $1.2M
silicontap.com Home