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Cialfo is a Singapore-based education technology company that provides a digital college guidance platform designed to streamline the university application process for high school counselors and students. The software centralizes career exploration, document management, and application tracking, allowing educational institutions to manage student cohorts more efficiently while facilitating direct engagement with higher education enrollment teams. Operating on a global scale, the platform currently serves over 1,000 high schools and connects hundreds of thousands of prospective undergraduates with universities across multiple countries. To support its international expansion and product development, Cialfo has raised approximately $77 million in total venture funding, including a $40 million Series B round backed by prominent institutional investors such as Square Peg Capital, SEEK Investments, and Vulcan Capital. The enterprise was founded in 2012 by former independent education counselors Rohan Pasari and Stanley Chia.
Cialfo has raised $46.0M across 2 funding rounds.
Cialfo has raised $46.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Cialfo has raised $46.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Cialfo's investors include SEEK Investments, CRV, Meritech Capital Partners, Silversmith Capital Partners, Square Peg Capital, DLF Venture, January Capital, Lim Teck Lee, SIG Venture Capital, Vulcan Capital, NGC Ventures.
Cialfo has raised $46.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $40.0M Series B in January 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2022 | $40M Series B | Seek Investments | CRV, Meritech Capital Partners, Silversmith Capital Partners, Square PEG Capital, DLF Venture, January Capital, LIM Teck LEE, SIG Venture Capital, Vulcan Capital | Announced |
| May 1, 2019 | $6M Series A | — | NGC Ventures | Announced |
Cialfo is a Singapore-based education technology company founded in 2017 that offers an AI-powered platform designed to simplify and enhance the college application and career guidance process for high school students, counselors, and higher education institutions. Its platform integrates career assessments, a global college search engine, application management tools (such as C-Docs), and native mobile apps, providing a centralized hub for students to build profiles, explore careers, and discover universities. Cialfo primarily serves the education sector, including schools, counselors, and universities, aiming to streamline workflows and improve student outcomes in college admissions. The company has shown strong growth momentum, supported by significant funding rounds totaling around $75 million and backing from prominent global investors[1][2].
Cialfo was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, with operational presence in Singapore and Washington D.C. The founders, drawing from backgrounds in education and technology, identified the complexity and inefficiency in the college counseling and application process as a key problem to solve. Early traction came from partnerships with schools and universities seeking to modernize and digitize their admissions and counseling workflows. Over time, Cialfo evolved into a foundational entity within Manifest Global, a global education investment firm launched to build interconnected education brands, further expanding its reach and capabilities[1][2].
Cialfo rides the growing trend of digital transformation in education, particularly in college admissions and career counseling. The timing is favorable due to increasing demand for personalized, scalable, and data-driven solutions in education worldwide, accelerated by globalization and the rise of international student mobility. Market forces such as the need for streamlined admissions processes, diversity in university enrollments, and the adoption of AI in edtech work in Cialfo’s favor. By connecting multiple stakeholders in the education ecosystem, Cialfo influences how schools and universities approach student recruitment and counseling, contributing to a more interconnected and efficient global education landscape[1][2].
Looking ahead, Cialfo is positioned to expand its platform capabilities, deepen integrations with universities, and enhance AI-driven personalization to further simplify the college admissions journey. Trends such as increased international student mobility, demand for holistic career guidance, and the adoption of AI in education will shape its growth trajectory. As part of Manifest Global, Cialfo’s influence is likely to grow within a broader portfolio of education brands, potentially driving innovation across the global education ecosystem. Its continued focus on user experience and global connectivity will be key to maintaining momentum and expanding impact[1][2].
