Explore Our Impact
VELA was established in 2019 to catalyze the community-driven innovation happening outside of the traditional K-12 education system.
Today, we are the nation’s leading network of entrepreneurs providing alternatives to traditional schooling.
3,167
Founders in THE VELA FOUNDER Network
5.1M
LEARNERS AND FAMILIES SERVED BY VELA FOUNDERS
$228M
TOTAL DOLLARS REQUESTED BY FOUNDERS
$36.8M
TOTAL DOLLARS INVESTED IN FOUNDERS
The VELA Founder Network is growing every day, with founders in all 50 states and three U.S. territories collectively building a vibrant educational ecosystem.
The majority of founders in the VELA Founder Network operate learning environments, but the network also includes ecosystem builders who provide direct services and support for the alternative education ecosystem.
Collectively, VELA founders are empowering families to take charge of their children’s educational journey.
VELA founders are independent operators who are eager to improve and learn from one another. They collaborate in-person and online to foster innovation, pool resources, share ideas, and inspire the next wave of founders.
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