Abre

Abre is an agentic and AI-powered data intelligence platform (configurable data warehouse and analytics) built for U.S. K-12 school districts. It brings together student, operational, and performance data from disparate systems into a single, unified source of truth. By making education data easier to access and understand, Abre helps district leaders make more informed decisions that support students, educators, and administrators.

Entrepreneur(s)

James Stoffer

Chris Rose

Zach Vander Veen

Sector(s)

Education Technology

Cybersecurity & Digital Infrastructure

Investment Team

Sanket Merchant

Yaseen Abdulridha

Celia Smith

Ren Zanze

Investment

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio

Status

Active

Partnership

We weren't looking for a financial partner, but our conversation with PeakSpan immediately took off mainly because of their authenticity, their deep industry knowledge and the fact that they have an amazing track record. We didn't want to miss out on that!

- James Stoffer, CEO at Abre

FOUNDED 2017

Partnered 2024, $33.7M Series A

IMPACT & VALUE CREATION

Executive Hiring

Supporting key hires that drive product differentiation

Led the recruiting process for VP of Technology by surfacing candidates, conducting interviews, and supporting the onboarding process.

Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Establishing the internal processes that support growth

Placed the provider for penetration testing and created the framework for best-in-class data privacy infrastructure.

Competitive Intelligence

Research that shapes strategy

Conducted primary research to surface detailed competitor positioning and market intelligence, providing external perspectives to guide leadership’s most critical decisions.

Pricing and Packaging

GTM strategy that drives revenue expansion

Leveraged PEC network and engaged directly with CFO and team to mechanize GTM upsell motions to maximize revenue and optimize gross margin contributions across the customer base.

Investment Team