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Niche

Niche

Private
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaConsumer & Commercehttps://niche.com

Last Round

Series C

Apr 29, 2020

Total Funding Raised

$47.3M

Company Overview

Niche operates in Consumer & Commerce and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in April 2020.

Niche is an education technology company that provides a comprehensive platform for researching and enrolling in K-12 schools, colleges, and neighborhoods through data-driven rankings, profiles, and user reviews.

Sector

Consumer & Commerce

Verticals

Marketing, Vertical SaaS, News & Media, Business Intelligence

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Data as a Service, Freemium

AI Layer

Application

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Niche Comparables

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Niche comparables — related companies by embedding similarity
CompanySimilarityMarket Cap
EAB
81%
Ethos Software
78%
Keystone Education Group
78%
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Niche Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series CApr 29, 2020
Series B ExtensionFeb 7, 2019
Series BFeb 7, 2018
SeedAug 1, 2004
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Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Edward Frank

Special Advisor To The CEO

Executive Team

Luke Skurman

CEO, CEO

Executive Team

Rory Parness

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Athena Meyers

Chief Product Officer

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Niche Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Niche investors
InvestorRounds
Allen & CompanySeries C
Salesforce VenturesSeries C
Grit Capital PartnersSeries B
Allen & Company LLCSeries C, Series B
Radian CapitalSeries C

Market signals

Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.

  • Mar 23, 2026

    Released 2026 Best Schools and Districts in America rankings.

  • Jan 15, 2026

    Added Nekoosasd as a customer

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Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • launchesSep 29, 2026

    Niche, Inc. introduces dedicated rankings for boarding and online schools as part of its 2027 Best Schools and Districts in America rankings, released across United States on Sep 28th '26.

  • launchesAug 31, 2026

    On Aug 31st '26, Niche, Inc. releases its 2027 Best Colleges in America rankings in Pennsylvania, introducing measures of Institutional Success, Student Wellness, and Future Readiness to give students and families more insight into college outcomes and experiences.

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Niche Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Niche's valuation, stock price, and market status.

Is Niche a public or private company?

Niche is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Niche?

Niche is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Niche's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is Niche worth (valuation)?

Valuation information for Niche is not publicly available.

Can I buy Niche stock?

Niche shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was Niche's last funding round?

Niche's most recent funding round was Series C on April 29, 2020.

Who are the main investors in Niche?

Key investors in Niche include Grit Capital Partners, Allen & Company LLC, Radian Capital.

Will Niche IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Niche.

How can I track Niche secondary market activity?

Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Niche's shares on secondary markets.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employee Range293
Year Founded2002
Last FundingApr 29, 2020

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