Avela

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Avela is an education software company focused on equity in school enrollment and admissions. Founded in 2019 by Nobel Laureate Josh Angrist, Clark Medalist Parag Pathak, and social entrepreneur Greg Bybee, Avela offers a comprehensive enrollment suite that includes Avela Explore, Avela Apply, Avela Match, and Avela Enroll. These products streamline the application and enrollment process for early childhood, K12 districts, and charter schools, leveraging Nobel Prize-winning algorithms to ensure accuracy and equity. Avela's mission is to empower families, support district leaders, and promote equitable access to education, with a vision to act as a universal platform for educational navigation. The company has demonstrated significant impact, with school districts experiencing a 90% reduction in dissatisfied families using their solutions.