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Schoolhouse Expands College Partnerships to Advance Equity in College Admissions

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Free tutoring platform, founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy, gives all students access to application-boosting academic and volunteer opportunities

PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Schoolhouse, a non-profit organization offering free peer-to-peer tutoring for high school students, has more than doubled its partnerships with colleges and universities across the United States. Up from 18 previous partnerships, 38 colleges and universities now recognize the Schoolhouse Portfolio, a comprehensive record of a student’s learning journey and tutoring contributions, as part of their admissions process.

“Our partner colleges and universities are recognizing the value of Schoolhouse’s free tutoring platform, both as a way to provide free access to high-quality learning and as a way to empower students to become volunteer tutors themselves.” – Sal Khan, Schoolhouse CEO & Founder

Schoolhouse’s free, peer-to-peer tutoring platform allows high school students to attend live, virtual tutoring sessions for academic subjects, the SAT®, and the college admissions process.

This gives all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, the ability to get personalized help from certified volunteer tutors. Students are also able to prove to colleges they’ve mastered specific subjects, regardless of the course availability at their local school.

This expanded network of partners reflects the wide diversity of American higher education, representing every region of the United States and spanning private and public institutions, state flagship universities, liberal arts colleges, and HBCUs (historically Black colleges and universities).

“These partnerships showcase the incredible potential of peer-to-peer learning in making education more accessible,” says Sal Khan. “Our partner colleges and universities are recognizing the value of Schoolhouse’s free tutoring platform, both as a way to provide free access to high-quality learning and as a way to empower students to become volunteer tutors themselves. Ultimately, this collaborative approach helps create a more equitable admissions landscape for all students.”

For many partner universities, the Schoolhouse Portfolio serves as a standardized way to assess subject mastery, particularly beneficial for students with limited access to specific courses in their local schools. This approach helps admissions officers gain a more holistic view of an applicant’s academic capabilities, regardless of their educational background.

“Rural students often face barriers when exploring their college options including limited access to college prep activities. Our goal is to work directly with students, families and others in the community to highlight resources like Schoolhouse as a way to improve accessibility and college preparedness,” said University of South Carolina’s Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Dr. Elizabeth Orehovec.

Additionally, the Portfolio showcases students’ volunteer hours and credentials as Schoolhouse tutors, highlighting their commitment to community service and peer support. This aspect of the Portfolio allows universities to identify candidates who align with their institutional values and culture.

The Schoolhouse model not only aids students in their college applications but also fosters a global community of learners and educators. As the platform continues to grow, it promises to play an increasingly vital role in shaping the future of education and college admissions.

Colleges interested in partnering with Schoolhouse are encouraged to email partner@schoolhouse.world for more information. Learn more about our existing partnerships here.

New College and University Partners:

Amherst CollegeAuburn UniversityBelmont UniversityDartmouth CollegeDuke UniversityFranklin & Marshall CollegeSouthern Methodist UniversitySouthern New Hampshire UniversitySpelman CollegeStanford UniversitySwarthmore CollegeThe University of Texas at AustinUniversity of AlabamaUniversity of ArizonaUniversity of ArkansasUniversity of California, BerkeleyUniversity of DenverUniversity of Notre DameUniversity of South CarolinaUniversity of Vermont

About Schoolhouse:

Schoolhouse.world is a non-profit organization founded by Sal Khan of Khan Academy on a mission to connect the world through free, peer-to-peer tutoring. To date, Schoolhouse has supported over 100,000 learners across the globe.

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Eqvista Launches Company-Sponsored Tender Offers, Expanding Private Market Liquidity Capabilities

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New tender offer capabilities connect equity management with real-time valuation data covering approximately 65,000 private companies with a combined estimated value of $9 trillion, laying the groundwork for future secondary marketplace capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eqvista, a leading equity management and valuation platform serving more than 25,000 companies, today announced the launch of company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, enabling private companies to organize structured liquidity events directly within their equity management platform. The launch also marks a step toward Eqvista’s planned secondary marketplace capabilities.

As companies stay private longer, employees and early investors face limited opportunities to sell their shares. Meanwhile, organizing liquidity events involves complex decisions around pricing, participant eligibility, approvals, and ownership changes.

Eqvista brings these processes together through a company-controlled tender offer workflow, supported by its equity management infrastructure and Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology.

“With Eqvista, private companies can help their employees and early investors turn their shares into cash, rewarding them for their contributions to the company,” said Tomas Milar, Founder and CEO of Eqvista. “We already help companies manage ownership and understand their value. Bringing tender offers into the same platform is a natural next step toward connecting equity management, valuation, and liquidity.”

Company-Controlled Tender Offers

Eqvista’s new capabilities allow companies to manage tender offers while maintaining control over participation, transaction terms, and ownership changes.

Key features include:

Cap table integration: Automatically record completed ownership changes.Participant controls: Define eligible buyers and sellers and offer windows.Allocation rules: Set transaction limits, pro rata allocations, and priorities.Integrated approvals: Manage approval requirements and rights of first refusal.Valuation-informed pricing: Reference Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® data when evaluating transaction pricing.

By integrating these processes, Eqvista aims to reduce the administrative complexity of organizing liquidity events while helping companies maintain control over their shareholder base.

Building Toward a Secondary Marketplace

Building on its company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, Eqvista plans to expand into secondary marketplace infrastructure designed to support structured, company-approved liquidity programs. By connecting ownership records, real-time valuation data, and private share transactions within one platform, Eqvista aims to make private market liquidity more accessible while allowing companies to maintain control over participation and ownership changes. Further details will be announced as development progresses, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Learn more about Eqvista’s Company-Sponsored Tender Offers.

About Eqvista

Eqvista is an equity management and valuation platform building infrastructure for private markets. Trusted by more than 25,000 companies worldwide, Eqvista combines equity management, in-house valuation expertise, and AI-powered technology to help private companies manage ownership and understand their value. Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology covers approximately 65,000 U.S. private companies representing an estimated $9 trillion in combined value.

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Eqvista Launches Company-Sponsored Tender Offers, Expanding Private Market Liquidity Capabilities

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New tender offer capabilities connect equity management with real-time valuation data covering approximately 65,000 private companies with a combined estimated value of $9 trillion, laying the groundwork for future secondary marketplace capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eqvista, a leading equity management and valuation platform serving more than 25,000 companies, today announced the launch of company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, enabling private companies to organize structured liquidity events directly within their equity management platform. The launch also marks a step toward Eqvista’s planned secondary marketplace capabilities.

As companies stay private longer, employees and early investors face limited opportunities to sell their shares. Meanwhile, organizing liquidity events involves complex decisions around pricing, participant eligibility, approvals, and ownership changes.

Eqvista brings these processes together through a company-controlled tender offer workflow, supported by its equity management infrastructure and Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology.

“With Eqvista, private companies can help their employees and early investors turn their shares into cash, rewarding them for their contributions to the company,” said Tomas Milar, Founder and CEO of Eqvista. “We already help companies manage ownership and understand their value. Bringing tender offers into the same platform is a natural next step toward connecting equity management, valuation, and liquidity.”

Company-Controlled Tender Offers

Eqvista’s new capabilities allow companies to manage tender offers while maintaining control over participation, transaction terms, and ownership changes.

Key features include:

Cap table integration: Automatically record completed ownership changes.Participant controls: Define eligible buyers and sellers and offer windows.Allocation rules: Set transaction limits, pro rata allocations, and priorities.Integrated approvals: Manage approval requirements and rights of first refusal.Valuation-informed pricing: Reference Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® data when evaluating transaction pricing.

By integrating these processes, Eqvista aims to reduce the administrative complexity of organizing liquidity events while helping companies maintain control over their shareholder base.

Building Toward a Secondary Marketplace

Building on its company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, Eqvista plans to expand into secondary marketplace infrastructure designed to support structured, company-approved liquidity programs. By connecting ownership records, real-time valuation data, and private share transactions within one platform, Eqvista aims to make private market liquidity more accessible while allowing companies to maintain control over participation and ownership changes. Further details will be announced as development progresses, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Learn more about Eqvista’s Company-Sponsored Tender Offers.

About Eqvista

Eqvista is an equity management and valuation platform building infrastructure for private markets. Trusted by more than 25,000 companies worldwide, Eqvista combines equity management, in-house valuation expertise, and AI-powered technology to help private companies manage ownership and understand their value. Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology covers approximately 65,000 U.S. private companies representing an estimated $9 trillion in combined value.

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Head of Marketing
424978@email4pr.com
+1 (415) 375-4963

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Eqvista Launches Company-Sponsored Tender Offers, Expanding Private Market Liquidity Capabilities

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New tender offer capabilities connect equity management with real-time valuation data covering approximately 65,000 private companies with a combined estimated value of $9 trillion, laying the groundwork for future secondary marketplace capabilities.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Eqvista, a leading equity management and valuation platform serving more than 25,000 companies, today announced the launch of company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, enabling private companies to organize structured liquidity events directly within their equity management platform. The launch also marks a step toward Eqvista’s planned secondary marketplace capabilities.

As companies stay private longer, employees and early investors face limited opportunities to sell their shares. Meanwhile, organizing liquidity events involves complex decisions around pricing, participant eligibility, approvals, and ownership changes.

Eqvista brings these processes together through a company-controlled tender offer workflow, supported by its equity management infrastructure and Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology.

“With Eqvista, private companies can help their employees and early investors turn their shares into cash, rewarding them for their contributions to the company,” said Tomas Milar, Founder and CEO of Eqvista. “We already help companies manage ownership and understand their value. Bringing tender offers into the same platform is a natural next step toward connecting equity management, valuation, and liquidity.”

Company-Controlled Tender Offers

Eqvista’s new capabilities allow companies to manage tender offers while maintaining control over participation, transaction terms, and ownership changes.

Key features include:

Cap table integration: Automatically record completed ownership changes.Participant controls: Define eligible buyers and sellers and offer windows.Allocation rules: Set transaction limits, pro rata allocations, and priorities.Integrated approvals: Manage approval requirements and rights of first refusal.Valuation-informed pricing: Reference Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® data when evaluating transaction pricing.

By integrating these processes, Eqvista aims to reduce the administrative complexity of organizing liquidity events while helping companies maintain control over their shareholder base.

Building Toward a Secondary Marketplace

Building on its company-sponsored tender offer capabilities, Eqvista plans to expand into secondary marketplace infrastructure designed to support structured, company-approved liquidity programs. By connecting ownership records, real-time valuation data, and private share transactions within one platform, Eqvista aims to make private market liquidity more accessible while allowing companies to maintain control over participation and ownership changes. Further details will be announced as development progresses, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.

Learn more about Eqvista’s Company-Sponsored Tender Offers.

About Eqvista

Eqvista is an equity management and valuation platform building infrastructure for private markets. Trusted by more than 25,000 companies worldwide, Eqvista combines equity management, in-house valuation expertise, and AI-powered technology to help private companies manage ownership and understand their value. Eqvista Real-Time Company Valuation® technology covers approximately 65,000 U.S. private companies representing an estimated $9 trillion in combined value.

Contact Information
Jakub Vele
Head of Marketing
424978@email4pr.com
+1 (415) 375-4963

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