Askmos, Inc.

Askmos, Inc. is a technology-driven company that specializes in connecting students with tailored scholarship opportunities, simplifying the navigation of financial aid for higher education. Founded in 2017 by Amira Yahyaoui, Askmos, Inc. operates from its headquarters in San Francisco, US.

The company focuses on providing scholarship-matching services. As of December 21, 2021, Askmos raised USD 39. 5 mn in Series B funding led by Tiger Global Management, with participation from Emerson Collective, Lux Capital, Plural Ventures, and Sequoia Capital. The total amount raised by the company now stands at USD 39.

5 mn, with a current valuation of USD 360. 743 mn. Mos specializes in providing a comprehensive scholarship-matching service designed to connect students with scholarship opportunities that align with their qualifications and needs. The primary offering is an intelligent platform that curates a list of scholarships based on user profiles, which include academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal circumstances.

This service is beneficial for high school seniors, current college students, and adult learners seeking financial assistance for their education. Mos aims to simplify the scholarship search process, addressing a common pain point for students who find it challenging to navigate the multitude of available options. The company serves a diverse client base across the United States, partnering with educational institutions and organizations to enhance student access to funding. Mos generates revenue through a subscription model that allows users to access premium features and personalized scholarship recommendations.

Clients engage with the platform by selecting from various subscription tiers that offer different levels of service, including basic access to scholarship listings and enhanced tools for tracking application progress. The pricing structure accommodates a wide range of users, from individual students to educational organizations, and may include partnerships with schools and nonprofits to offer the scholarship-matching service to their constituents. Following its latest funding round in December 2021, Askmos plans to utilize the USD 39. 5 mn raised to develop new products and enhance its platform capabilities.

The company aims to expand its services into additional geographic markets across the United States, specifically targeting partnerships with more educational institutions and organizations by the end of 2023. This growth strategy focuses on improving user experience and increasing scholarship access for a broader audience.