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Odyssey is a mission-driven education technology company dedicated to revolutionizing how families access and utilize state funding for K-12 education. Founded in 2021, the company partners directly with state agencies to administer school choice programs, specifically focusing on Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and microgrants. Their proprietary platform serves as a comprehensive ecosystem that connects state governments, parents, and educational vendors, streamlining the complex processes associated with distributing and managing public education funds.

The company's secure, end-to-end solution automates critical administrative tasks such as application processing, eligibility verification, and payment disbursements. For parents, Odyssey provides a user-friendly digital wallet and marketplace where they can easily shop for approved educational services, including tuition, tutoring, software, and curriculum. By handling the logistical and compliance aspects of these programs, Odyssey enables states to scale their school choice initiatives efficiently while ensuring transparency and fraud prevention. The company currently supports over 140,000 students across multiple states, facilitating the distribution of hundreds of millions of dollars in educational funding to empower families with greater choice in their children's schooling.