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A STRONGER WORKFORCE STARTS WITH STUDENTS

Clasp (formerly Stride Funding) is a venture-based, mission-driven fintech headquartered in Boston, MA. We are revolutionizing the way employers attract and retain critical talent in hard-to-hire fields—while simultaneously tackling the student debt crisis. (Yep, we think BIG.)

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Recognition

SHRM

SHRM
Named a Top 4 Workforce Solution (Top 1%) by the Society of Human Resource Management

Forbes

Forbes Fintech 50
1 of 19 newcomers to the Forbes Fintech 50 2023!

Startup Boston

Startup of the Year
Winner of the 2022 Startup Boston Community Awards for both Startup of the Year and Founder of the Year

Who We Are

About Clasp

A Forbes Fintech 50 and SHRM-backed company, Clasp is driven by impact.

By enabling employers to invest in future talent where it matters most—easing overwhelming student debt—our platform creates lasting bonds between employers and employees.

We believe that when employers have a stake in the cost of education, we can create a more sustainable, equitable, and skilled workforce.

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Join the Claspmates

We’re growing fast and seeking driven individuals ready to make an impact. If you're up for a challenge and passionate about shaping the future of education and employment, we want to hear from you.

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Don’t see a role that fits? Send us your background and a note on why you’re excited to join the team—we’re always on the lookout for great talent.

What We strive to be

Our Values

Outcomes-driven

Student-centric

Data-inspired

Team-oriented

Committed to doing the right thing

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What else we offer

Benefits & Perks

Competitive cash and equity compensation

Unlimited PTO

Flexible work-from-home and hybrid office culture

Comprehensive health insurance coverage

Commuter benefits

Weekly lunch & learns (lunch provided!)

Monthly happy hours & team bonding events

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Meet Our Executive Team

Investors and Sponsors

Firework Ventures
GSV Ventures
Slow Ventures
Juvo Ventures
Graham Holdings
Grasshopper Bank
Strada Education Network
Ascendium
Harvard Innovation Labs
InvestEd
Silicon Valley Bank
Variant
Encina

Advisors & Supporters