academic partnerships

Risepoint is a major for-profit online program manager (OPM) owned by Vistria Group, a private equity firm. Established in 2007 by entrepreneur Randy Best, it claims to serve more than 55 colleges and universities, providing technology, marketing services, and student support services to mid-level brands. Michael Feldstein of EdSurge has said that because of its early start as an OPM, Risepoint has been considered "a pioneer" in the business. APs clients, which are mostly regional public univers