- ApplyBoard is a leading education technology platform focused on simplifying the international student mobility process, helping students access global education opportunities.
- In March 2026, ApplyBoard raised $73.6 million in funding to enhance its platform and support its mission of making global education accessible to all.
- The company has established partnerships with various educational institutions, providing comprehensive support to students from initial program exploration to enrollment.
- Ideal buyers include educational institutions and organizations looking to streamline their international student recruitment processes, as ApplyBoard addresses the complexities of studying abroad and enhances student access to global education.
Human Resources is the largest function with roughly 80 employees, reflecting the importance of talent acquisition and people operations for a company focused on student placement services. Engineering follows at just over 70 employees, highlighting the role software development plays in ApplyBoard’s platform. Sales and Support as well as the combined Marketing and Product organisation account for more than 110 employees, underscoring the need to engage institutional partners and prospective students. Business Management, Finance and Administration, and Information Technology make up most of the remaining headcount, while smaller groups are allocated to Risk & Compliance and Editorial work, which currently show minimal staffing.
ApplyBoard’s employee base is mainly distributed across Canada and India. Approximately 170 employees work remotely or in dispersed offices classified as “Other,” representing the single largest grouping. Within Canada, Kitchener hosts the biggest on-site presence with around 50 staff, followed by Toronto and nearby Waterloo. In India, Delhi and Gurgaon together account for more than 50 employees, and small teams operate in Chandigarh. A modest contingent is located in Metro Manila, Philippines, while Cambridge and Calgary round out the company’s Canadian footprint.
