Yass Prize
Overview
A prize and accelerator program that identifies, rewards, and supports innovative education providers that are Sustainable, Transformational, Outstanding, and Permissionless (STOP). The initiative, powered by the Center for Education Reform, provides financial awards and runs a business accelerator bootcamp for cohort members to help them expand their impact. It was founded in 2021 by Janine and Jeff Yass to accelerate educational opportunities for students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
yassprize.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapunzl | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| KaiPod Learning | Sep 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Short Answer | Sep 2024 | Grant | Lead |
| Expert IEP | - | Grant | Co-investor |
| ClassBank | Sep 2024 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Yass Prize based?
Yass Prize is headquartered in United States.
When was Yass Prize founded?
Founding year information for Yass Prize is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Yass Prize have?
Yass Prize has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Yass Prize's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Rapunzl, KaiPod Learning, Short Answer, Expert IEP, ClassBank.
What was Yass Prize's most recent investment shown here?
Yass Prize's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in KaiPod Learning in 2025.
What sectors does Yass Prize focus on?
Yass Prize focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Media, Entertainment & Gaming.
What company stages does Yass Prize focus on?
Stage focus information for Yass Prize is not publicly available.