Stepful acquired St. Louis College of Health Careers, according to Fierce Healthcare, to support expansion into accredited degree programs. Terms were not publicly disclosed.
SourcePublic company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Aug 2, 2026
Stepful is a privately held healthcare-education and workforce technology company founded in 2021. It combines live, instructor-led online training, AI-supported learning and assessment, career services, clinical placement, and employer partnerships to help working adults enter allied-health careers and help health systems build talent pipelines.
Primary product
An online healthcare training and workforce platform offering accelerated programs such as Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Dental Assistant, Medical Administration, Patient Care Technician, Surgical Technology, and nursing-related programs, with optional clinical externships, certification preparation, and career services.
Founded
2021
Headquarters
New York City, New York, United States
Team size
Approximately 100–300 employees; public estimates vary (YC: about 100; Built In: 115; LinkedIn-derived estimates: 200–300).
Work style
Hybrid
38 jobs at Stepful
Industry
Professional Training and Coaching / Education Technology
Sub-industry
Healthcare workforce development, allied-health education, online vocational training, and healthcare learning-management technology
Offices
Business model
Leadership
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer
Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer
Vice President, Learning
Senior Vice President, Operations
Head of Engineering
Investors
Mission-driven and outcomes-oriented, with an emphasis on accessible career pathways, underserved communities, rapid execution, live collaboration, and intentional in-person team time. The stated office pattern is Tuesday–Thursday in SoHo with work-from-home flexibility Monday and Friday.
Work style
Hybrid
Compensation
Public engineering postings show base-salary examples around $157,000–$218,000 for Senior Software Engineer and $188,000–$238,000 for Staff Product Engineer, plus equity and benefits. Job-specific ranges vary by level and market; the postings state there is no bonus structure. Visa sponsorship was not publicly confirmed.
Benefits
Pricing
Program-specific tuition paid directly by students for consumer enrollment, with employer- or health-system-sponsored programs for B2B customers. Stepful markets its programs as substantially faster and less expensive than traditional programs; exact tuition varies by program and funding eligibility.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
Approximately $18.9M–$30M annual revenue/ARR based on third-party estimates dated 2024–2026; not company-reported and should be treated as low-confidence.
Estimated monthly visits
668.9K
Traffic estimate as of Jul 2026
Stepful acquired St. Louis College of Health Careers, according to Fierce Healthcare, to support expansion into accredited degree programs. Terms were not publicly disclosed.
SourcePublic reporting describes a major expansion plan into advanced nursing, respiratory therapy, and imaging programs and increased AI investment following the Series C; this is an execution and scaling milestone rather than a reported negative event.
SourceAlleyWatch · Jul 2026
An interview with CEO Carl Madi discussed the school-as-a-service model, employer-sponsored and consumer programs, 89% certification, 200%+ net dollar retention, and expansion enabled by the Series C.
Fierce Healthcare · Jun 2026
Coverage reported $105M raised to date, 30+ major health-system clients, AI-powered clinical simulations, and the acquisition of St. Louis College of Health Careers.
Stepful · Jun 2026
Stepful announced a $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT, with new and existing investors participating. The company said it would expand health-system partnerships, launch advanced programs, and accelerate AI capabilities.
Stepful · Feb 2026
Series A announcement led by AlleyCorp Impact; Stepful said the funding would help expand program offerings, grow healthcare-system partnerships, and invest in AI-powered coaching and personalized learning.
Stepful · Jan 2026
Series B announcement led by Oak HC/FT; noted participation from Y Combinator, Reach Capital, AlleyCorp, SemperVirens, Company Ventures, Green Sands, ECMC Group, Intermountain Venture Fund, and Cedar Pine.