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.
2,487
Number of Founders in our Network
$35.1M
Total Dollars Invested in Founders
5.08M
Total Learners Served by 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.
Diverse perspectives shape a richer educational experience. The VELA Founder Network is strengthened by the unique talents, motivations, and capabilities of our founders and the families they serve.
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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