50strong

Name

50strong

Legal name

50strong LLC

Website

https://50-strong.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Career Transition Platform

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans & Military-to-Civilian Transition Programs (EDAAAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Internship/Apprenticeship Matching & Work-Based Learning Platforms (EDAFAMAL), Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO)

Keywords

• Military career transition
• Veteran employment services
• Military talent recruitment
• SkillBridge program support
• Military spouse hiring

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fee-Based Employer Services: Paid services for employers including job posting packages, event sponsorship, and branded employer presence. Services range from $500 to $5,000. Workforce Pipeline Packages range from $800/month to $5,000/year for job visibility.
2. Sponsor Investment: Collaborative investment from employer sponsors funds free services to job seekers. Sponsors invest to support the mission and gain access to military talent pipeline and platform visibility.
3. Merchandise Sales: Partnership with Call for Fire and Oscar Mike Foundation for branded merchandise (hoodies, hats, mugs, tee shirts). Proceeds benefit military and veteran career readiness nonprofit organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

50strong connects military-affiliated job seekers (active duty, veterans, military spouses, and military-connected students) with employers through three integrated platforms: virtual networking events (Meetups), a city-level job marketplace, and on-demand mentoring. The company also offers fee-based employer services including job posting subscriptions, sponsored job features, branded employer presence, and exclusive virtual hiring events.

Product overview

50strong is a military-connected career readiness platform offering three integrated core services: Meetups (virtual networking events), Marketplace (job aggregation portal), and Mentor (on-demand mentoring). The platform also provides fee-based employer services including workforce pipeline packages, sponsored job features, bulk upload support, virtual event outreach, featured employer spotlights, and branded employer presence. All services are designed to connect military-affiliated job seekers (active duty, veterans, spouses, students) with employer partners through SkillBridge, apprenticeship, and direct hire pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 50strong Mentor Platform: On-demand mentoring platform connecting military-affiliated job seekers with industry professional mentors.
• 50strong Opportunity Marketplace

Products and services

• 50strong Meetups Virtual networking events enabling direct engagement between military-connected talent and employers. Features industry-led career preparation, employment pathway sharing, and employer breakout rooms for direct recruiter interaction. Events are hosted weekly and feature multiple employers per session.
• 50strong Marketplace Opportunity marketplace aggregating job listings including SkillBridge, apprenticeships, student veteran opportunities, and direct hire positions, organized by city and updated daily with direct routing to employer application processes.
• 50strong Mentor On-demand mentoring platform connecting military-affiliated job seekers (mentees) with professionals (mentors) who volunteer their time. Features LinkedIn SSO authentication, Zoom-based monitored sessions, and volunteer hour tracking.
• 50strong EmployerConnect Curated sponsorship program connecting employers with military talent through employer spotlights, networking sessions, and direct hiring pathways. Includes branded presence, featured events, and virtual outreach support.
• Workforce Pipeline Package Subscription package promoting employer open roles on the 50strong Marketplace with city-level job targeting, daily listing refresh, and optional sponsored job boost. Available in 1-month ($800/month), 6-month ($3,500), and 12-month ($5,000) tiers with bundle discounts on longer commitments.
• Sponsored Job Feature Highlights a priority role with prominent placement within the marketplace to increase visibility and attract more candidate attention. Priced at $500 per job.
• Bulk Job Upload Support Hands-on support for employers uploading multiple job roles efficiently, including formatting, setup guidance, and XML feed integration assistance. Priced at $500 one-time.
• Virtual Event Outreach Support Targeted outreach to increase visibility and drive registrations for virtual events, including calendar listing, social media promotion, and email newsletter feature to 35,000+ job seekers. Priced at $500 per event.
• Featured Employer Spotlight Experience Exclusive virtual event fully customized around a single employer, with end-to-end management, custom-branded marketing, comprehensive outreach, and opt-in candidate data delivery. Priced at $3,500.
• Branded Employer Presence Branded employer page within the 50strong Mentor platform with dedicated visibility and employer-specific mentorship seats. Priced at $5,000.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% offer rate for DoD SkillBridge participants through Cushman & Wakefield
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Clean HarborscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental and industrial services provider offering SkillBridge opportunities. Provides opportunities across various business areas for transitioning service members.
• Navy Federal Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest credit union serving 14M+ military members. Partners with DoD SkillBridge, Military Spouse Employment Partnership, and Hiring Our Heroes. Has 25,000+ employees with campuses in Vienna VA, Pensacola FL, Winchester VA, and San Diego CA.
• CVS HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare company offering SkillBridge and Fellowship Programs including 12-week paid spouse fellowship programs via Hiring Our Heroes. Available roles include Retail Store Manager in Training and Store Operations Manager.
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company hiring military veterans and military spouses with commitment to hiring 100K veterans and spouses. Offers mechatronics apprenticeships, CDL training, and site leader roles.
• UnitedHealth GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortune 5 healthcare company with opportunities in 30+ job families. Participates in DoD SkillBridge, HoH Military Spouse Fellowships, and Veterati mentorship. Offers roles in Customer Service, Nursing, and Quality Auditing nationwide with remote options.
• Wells FargocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortune 40 bank committed to hiring military veterans, veterans with disabilities, and active military. Offers VET Program across all functional areas, apprenticeships, Military Spouse Program, SkillBridge via Hiring Our Heroes, and Student Veteran Programs.
• Lowe'scoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFortune 50 employer offering SkillBridge program with hands-on training at store locations nationwide. Corporate and technology roles available at headquarters in Mooresville NC. Serves transitioning active duty, military spouses, veterans, and students.
• VerizoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized as #3 2023 Military Friendly Company and #1 Military Friendly Brand with 8K+ veterans in workforce. Creates opportunities for SkillBridge, Hiring Our Heroes, Military Spouses, and Direct Hires.
• Johnson & JohnsoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorld's largest healthcare company with four dedicated hiring pathways including SkillBridge, Veteran Sales Pathway, and two Veterans Leadership Development Programs. Features Nursing Community Hub for military-connected nursing careers.
• John DeerecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEquipment manufacturer seeking active duty, National Guard, reservists, veterans, and spouses. Offers SkillBridge, student internship, development programs, and dealership technician training at nationwide locations.
• Cushman & WakefieldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop 10 Military Friendly Employer for third consecutive year with 1,400+ Veterans and 250+ Military Spouses. Offers DoD SkillBridge program with 95% offer rate. Roles include Maintenance, Engineering, Building Operations, and Property Administration.
• AmazoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommitted to hiring 100K veterans and military spouses by 2024. Offers roles for all experience levels including non-degree positions. Features mechatronics apprenticeships, CDL training, and site leader opportunities nationwide.
• FiservcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services technology company with Fiserv Salutes program. Offers Direct Hire, Hiring Our Heroes Fellowships, SkillBridge, Summer Internships for Student Veterans, and rotational tech/corporate analyst roles. Offices in NJ, GA, WI, NE, FL.
• HCA HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner182 hospitals and 2,300 sites of care across 20 states. Recognized military-friendly employer for ten consecutive years hiring thousands of veterans and military spouses annually. Offers Hiring Our Heroes programs, SkillBridge, Military Spouse programs, Medic to Nurse programs.
• OraclecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner#1 provider of business software serving 430,000 customers across 175 countries. Offers remote and on-site opportunities. Partners on healthcare IT initiatives with hospital systems for military talent.
• Call for FireminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchandise partner selling 50strong branded hoodies, hats, and campfire mugs. 100% of proceeds benefit a 501c3 nonprofit supporting military and veteran career readiness.
• Oscar Mike FoundationminorGTM or Marketing Partner501c3 nonprofit providing branded tee shirts. Proceeds fund injured veterans to stay On-the-Move. Supports military community through merchandise partnership.
• University of Maryland Global CampuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation outreach partner with 60,000 military-affiliated students. Committed to sharing 50strong resources with students for career readiness support.
• Liberty UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation outreach partner with 40,000 military-affiliated students. Participating in 2025 Higher Education Outreach Partners program.
• American Military UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation outreach partner with 70,000 military-affiliated students. Committed to career readiness and industry exposure sharing.
• University of ArizonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducation partner with 6,050 military-connected students. Assistant Dean Cody Nicholls quoted supporting exposure to military-seeking employers for post-education employment outcomes.
• GE VernovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy infrastructure company sponsoring 50strong MeetUp events in 2026 to support military talent hiring initiatives.
• RTXcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAerospace and defense technology company sponsoring 50strong events in 2026 supporting military community career pathways.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hiring Our Heroes: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation program running veteran/spouse fellowships, hiring events, and employer connections. Comparable event-driven GTM and large employer sponsorship network.
• SkillBridge (DoD): U.S. Department of Defense program providing civilian work experience to transitioning service members. Sets the underlying infrastructure that 50strong's SkillBridge marketplace wraps around for employer connections.

Emerging players

• Veterati: Mentorship platform pairing veterans with industry mentors for 1:1 career conversations. Closest comparable to 50strong's Mentor product line.
• RallyPoint: Online military community with career and transition features, connecting service members to employers. Comparable on community-led GTM targeting military-affiliated audiences.
• Shift (Shift Engagement): Veteran-focused career platform with employer partnerships and a job-matching emphasis. Comparable employer-funded veteran job platform approach.

Direct peers

• Hire Heroes USA: Nonprofit providing one-on-one career coaching, resume assistance, and job search support to U.S. military veterans and their spouses. Most directly comparable to 50strong's transition-focused mission and free job-seeker service model.
• Hirepurpose: Digital platform connecting veterans and military spouses with employers, offering curated job listings and career resources. Comparable on virtual-first veteran job-matching and employer partnership model.
• Military.com: Large military-affiliated media and career network with a veteran job board, transition content, and employer resources. Comparable audience reach and military-career-transition content offering.
• RecruitMilitary: Operates veteran hiring events (virtual and in-person), a job board, and employer connections targeted at military-affiliated talent. Closest comparable on the employer-sponsored events + job marketplace combination.
• Corporate America Supports You (CASY): Veteran and military spouse employment program organizing hiring events and corporate partnerships. Comparable mission and employer-sponsor-supported service model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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