Studentnest

Name

Studentnest

Legal name

StudentNest Inc.

Website

https://studentnest.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Tutoring Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Tutoring & Academic Intervention (K–12) (EDAJADAH), K–12 Core Curriculum Small-Group Tutoring Centers (Math/ELA/Science/Social Studies) (EDANAHAA), Public Virtual & Blended Learning Programs (District-Run) (EDAJAAAI), Institutional & Program Analytics (Enrollment, Retention, Outcomes) (EDAFAFAK), Education & Learning Personalization (HDAAAGAL)

Keywords

• K-12 online tutoring
• Adaptive learning platform
• Educational technology services
• School district tutoring
• STEM enrichment programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Fresno

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. School District & Government Contracts: Long-term contracts with U.S. school districts and statewide agreements in Arizona, Hawaii, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas. Contracts span over two decades of active public-sector relationships. Services delivered under government programs including juvenile justice, foster youth, McKinney-Vento (homeless students), adult education (GED), and Title I programs.
2. Direct-to-Consumer Individual Tutoring: Individual families purchase tutoring packages (Pay As You Go at $34.95/hr, 4-hour monthly plan at $129.80/month, 8-hour monthly plan at $239.60/month). Revenue recognized per session/hour consumed. Additional subjects and specialized tutoring available by inquiry. Payment options include credit/debit cards, PayPal, ApplePay, GooglePay, Klarna, Afterpay, and Cash App Pay.
3. Foundation & Philanthropic Programs: StudentNest Foundation, the philanthropic arm, partners with LAUSD Education Foundation and other charitable organizations to fund student support programs including the Compassion Fund. Revenue from these programs may come through foundation grants and charitable contributions rather than direct service fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

StudentNest delivers personalized 1:1 and small group (2-4 students) K-12 tutoring and supplemental education programs in Math, Science, English, Reading, Robotics, and STEM-based subjects, available 24/7/365 in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats. Its proprietary LOTUS AI-powered adaptive learning platform drives individualized Student Learning Plans based on pre-assessments, with live video tutoring, collaborative whiteboard, and session recording. Services are sold both to school districts/government agencies through long-term contracts and to individual families via subscription packages.

Product overview

StudentNest offers a unified tutoring ecosystem centered on two core products: the StudentNest Tutoring Platform and the AI-powered LOTUS adaptive learning app. The platform delivers personalized 1:1 and small group tutoring for K-12 students across multiple modalities (virtual, in-person, hybrid), while LOTUS provides the underlying AI engine that generates individualized learning plans based on pre-assessment data. Additional offerings include specialized programs such as STEAM enrichment, SAT/ACT preparation, GED preparation, career readiness, computer literacy, robotics, and essay review—all designed to address the diverse academic needs of underserved student populations. The StudentNest Foundation serves as the company's philanthropic arm, extending support to communities beyond direct tutoring services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• StudentNest Tutoring Platform Online tutoring platform delivering personalized 1:1 and small group instruction for K-12 students with live video, interactive whiteboard, session recording, and AI-powered adaptive learning. Available 24/7/365 in virtual, in-person, and hybrid formats for individual families, school districts, and government agencies.
• LOTUS Adaptive Learning App AI-powered adaptive learning app providing assessment tools and individualized student practice activities. Generates Student Learning Plans based on pre-assessment data and powers real-time progress monitoring for school districts. Used as digital intervention for K-12 students.
• K-12 LOTUS Digital Intervention AI-powered digital intervention program using the LOTUS platform for K-12 students needing additional academic support, addressing post-pandemic learning loss with measurable outcomes.
• SAT/ACT Preparation Test preparation program for high school students preparing for college entrance exams, delivered via StudentNest's virtual tutoring platform.
• GED Preparation Adult education program helping learners earn their GED, including the Texas Workforce Commission Math Assistance Program. Reported 95% of adult learners earning their GED and 80%+ passing on first attempt.
• Career Readiness College and career readiness program helping K-12 students prepare for post-secondary success, including SAT/ACT prep and college application support.
• STEAM Enrichment Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math enrichment programs including robotics and 3D printing, offered alongside core tutoring services for K-12 students.
• Computer Literacy Program Digital literacy instruction covering technology skills for K-12 students as part of the broader STEAM and enrichment portfolio.
• Robotics & 3D Printing STEM enrichment program introducing K-12 students to robotics and 3D printing technologies through hands-on learning experiences.
• Essay Review Writing assistance service providing feedback on K-12 and adult-learner essays to improve writing skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18%+ average growth between pre- and post-assessments across LA County programs
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LAUSD Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026StudentNest Foundation (the company's philanthropic arm) has partnered with the LAUSD Education Foundation to extend support to Los Angeles Unified students beyond academic hours. The collaboration addresses critical needs of students and families through the LAUSD Education Foundation's Compassion Fund, which provides cash assistance to families surviving on less than $25,000/year to cover rent, utilities, and groceries. This partnership strengthens StudentNest's commitment to the LAUSD community and demonstrates holistic approach to student success beyond tutoring.
• StudentNest FoundationcoreOthersStudentNest Foundation is the philanthropic arm of StudentNest Tutoring, based in Fresno, California. It is a nonprofit focused on providing educational benefits to underserved or at-risk communities, collaborating with educational institutions nationwide to support student growth and confidence. The Foundation manages charitable partnerships and the Compassion Fund with LAUSD Education Foundation.
• Compassion Fund Supporters (Amazon, Ayco Charitable Foundation, The Eli and Edith Broad Foundation, California Community Foundation, Continental Development Corporation, Los Angeles Rams, Morgan Stanley, Paramount)minorOthersOrganizations that contribute to the LAUSD Education Foundation's Compassion Fund, which StudentNest Foundation also supports. These include major corporations and foundations providing financial contributions to assist low-income LAUSD families with basic needs.
• SinglePoint Outsourcing (HR Support)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHR team at SinglePoint Outsourcing provides HR support to StudentNest employees for over 12 years, including leadership development, employee engagement, onboarding, payroll, benefits management, and technology. Their support allows StudentNest to focus on its mission of enhancing student learning.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Varsity Tutors (Nerdy): Online tutoring platform offering 1:1 and small-group instruction across K-12 and test prep, sold both directly to consumers and to school districts and enterprises. Closest direct competitor to StudentNest in product, customer base, and dual GTM model.
• Tutor.com (The Princeton Review): Online 1:1 tutoring service for K-12 and higher education, with major school district and library contracts and a consumer offering. Directly comparable to StudentNest in delivery model and institutional + consumer dual motion.
• Wyzant: Online marketplace connecting students to independent tutors across K-12 subjects and test prep. Comparable to StudentNest's D2C tutoring channel, with a contrasting gig-economy tutor model that competes on price.
• Outschool: Online marketplace for live K-12 small-group classes and tutoring across academic and enrichment subjects. Comparable to StudentNest in target customer (parents of K-12 learners), subject breadth, and live virtual delivery model.
• Tutor Doctor: Franchise-based in-home and online tutoring service for K-12 and adult learners, with both consumer and institutional partnerships. Comparable to StudentNest in service offering, with a contrasting franchise-driven distribution model.
• Club Z! Tutoring: National in-home and online tutoring franchise for K-12 and test prep, serving both individual families and schools. Comparable to StudentNest in service mix and dual consumer/institutional customer base.

Emerging players

• Paper: Online tutoring platform purpose-built for K-12 schools, sold district-by-district with unlimited student access. Comparable to StudentNest's institutional motion; an emerging direct competitor in the high-dosage tutoring category.

Broad incumbents

• Sylvan Learning: Established national tutoring brand offering in-center and online K-12 instruction, test prep, and STEM enrichment. Comparable to StudentNest in subject and customer overlap; a broader incumbent with wider product portfolio.
• Imagine Learning: Large K-12 EdTech provider of digital curriculum, assessment, and tutoring solutions sold to school districts. Comparable to StudentNest's institutional channel and adaptive learning positioning, with a broader curriculum portfolio.
• Khan Academy: Free online learning platform with K-12 adaptive practice content and the new Khanmigo AI tutor, increasingly sold to school districts. Comparable to StudentNest in K-12 adaptive learning, with a free consumer offering and rapidly growing district motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/StudentNest
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXl-8gs1ZQlzFBEXeq1x_7Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/StudentNestInc
• Instagraminstagram.com/studentnest_inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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