Raftr is a community experience platform that integrates existing campus systems to provide a unified interface for students, staff, and alumni, enhancing communication and resource access. It addresses the fragmentation of campus life by streamlining interactions and improving student engagement, retention, and overall satisfaction.
Funding
$3.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Campuses face challenges in unifying communication and resource access for students, staff, and alumni due to fragmented systems. This disjointed experience can hinder student engagement, decrease retention rates, and complicate overall campus operations.
Solution
Raftr is a community experience platform that integrates with existing campus systems to provide a unified interface for students, staff, and alumni. By creating private, partitioned spaces, Raftr fosters social interaction and community building, enhancing the overall campus experience. The platform streamlines communication across departments, simplifies access to resources through a single sign-on, and equips campus leaders with an admin portal to manage communication and gain insights into student engagement.
Target Audience
Raftr primarily targets higher education institutions, including universities and colleges, aiming to improve student engagement, streamline campus operations, and enhance communication among students, staff, and alumni.
Features
- Integration with existing campus systems (Advising, CRM, LMS, SIS) to create a "single pane of glass" experience.
- Partitioned spaces for different campus cohorts (prospective students, enrolled students, parents, alumni, staff) to promote relevant interactions.
- Centralized communication tools for announcements, event promotion, and resource sharing.
- Admin portal with campus analytics to track student engagement and inform decision-making.
- Mobile app for convenient access to campus resources and communication on the go.
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