# Stephen Moret

> Stephen Moret is a grant investor at Strada Education Network backing Education and Universities. See 10 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: Angel Investor
- Fund: [Strada Education Network](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/strada-education-network)
- Location: Indianapolis, United States
- Total investments: 10
- Last investment: Jan 2023
- Lead investor: 100%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenmoret/

Stephen Moret is a grant investor at Strada Education Network in Indianapolis focused on Education and Universities. Stephen Moret

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Education | 4 | 40% |
| Universities | 3 | 30% |
| Higher Education | 3 | 30% |
| EdTech | 1 | 10% |
| Non Profit | 1 | 10% |

6 industries tracked in total.

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rio Salado College | Rio Salado College has over fifteen physical locations in Maricopa County, most of which are devoted to GED, ABE, and ELAA classes. Its academics are mainly concentrated online, with over 50 programs of study leading to certificates and associate’s degrees.Though many colleges nowadays offer courses online, Rio Salado is almost completelyinternet-based. Its library and even its student union exist online, with technical support and librarian chat available 24/7.Rio Salado uses the “term block” method of scheduling, in which students can choose from one of 16 blocks per terms. This gives you some flexibility in scheduling, as each block is spaced a week apart. With three terms per year, Rio Salado offers 48 different start dates for its students.The school also seeks to help its graduates find jobs in a shifting economic environment. Rio Salado currently has four classes related to educational and career success: * Career Exploration * Creative Job Hunting * Creating College Success * Strategies for College SuccessBy providing strategies for professional and educational development, these courses can help you succeed at the college level and beyond. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| University of Utah | University of Utah in Salt Lake City is the state’s leading public university and houses the only medical school in Utah. Undergraduate and graduate academics are abundant as are student life opportunities.More than 100 undergraduate majors exist in such disciplines as:*Architecture*Business *Education *Engineering *Fine Arts*Health Careers *Humanities *Social WorkUniversity of Utah also awards more than 90 graduate degrees. In addition to having a medical school, University of Utah has a Law and Pharmacy school.Students can also find a lot of ways to participate in University of Utah’s college life. There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations as well as an Outdoor Recreation program and film festivals.Undergraduates seeking admission will need to submit an application with a fee, along with transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. A high school grade point average of at least 2.6 is expected and the minimum ACT and SAT scores are usually around 18 and 860 respectively.With the exception of academic scholarships, which are based on academic performance, the decision to award financial aid is usually based on financial need. In addition to scholarships, types of aid could include federal and private loans, grants and other sources.For most types of aid, students must fill out a FAFSA, at which time the Department of Education and the school will decide what their financial aid award will be. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| University of Utah | University of Utah in Salt Lake City is the state’s leading public university and houses the only medical school in Utah. Undergraduate and graduate academics are abundant as are student life opportunities.More than 100 undergraduate majors exist in such disciplines as:*Architecture*Business *Education *Engineering *Fine Arts*Health Careers *Humanities *Social WorkUniversity of Utah also awards more than 90 graduate degrees. In addition to having a medical school, University of Utah has a Law and Pharmacy school.Students can also find a lot of ways to participate in University of Utah’s college life. There are more than 400 student clubs and organizations as well as an Outdoor Recreation program and film festivals.Undergraduates seeking admission will need to submit an application with a fee, along with transcripts and SAT or ACT scores. A high school grade point average of at least 2.6 is expected and the minimum ACT and SAT scores are usually around 18 and 860 respectively.With the exception of academic scholarships, which are based on academic performance, the decision to award financial aid is usually based on financial need. In addition to scholarships, types of aid could include federal and private loans, grants and other sources.For most types of aid, students must fill out a FAFSA, at which time the Department of Education and the school will decide what their financial aid award will be. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| Arizona State University | Arizona State University creates an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| Arizona State University | Arizona State University creates an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| The University of Texas System | The University of Texas System is one of the nation’s largest systems of public higher education with eight academic and six health institutions.University of Texas System to provide high-quality educational opportunities for the enhancement of the human resources of Texas, the nation and the world through intellectual and personal growth. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| The University of Texas System | The University of Texas System is one of the nation’s largest systems of public higher education with eight academic and six health institutions.University of Texas System to provide high-quality educational opportunities for the enhancement of the human resources of Texas, the nation and the world through intellectual and personal growth. | $1.5M | Grant | Jan 17, 2023 |  |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Maybe you want to become an Allied Health professional. Perhaps you wantto eventually attend Brown University. You can do both and more bystarting at Community College of Rhode Island.Community College of Rhode Island campuses are located in Warwick,Lincoln, Providence, Newport and Westerly. Distance education courses arealso available.Regardless of which campus you attend, academics encompass Allied Healthprograms, Computer Studies, English, Foreign Languages, Nursing,Performing Arts, Social Sciences and more.Should your goal be to transfer, the college’s advising and counselingdepartment will assist you. If your intention is to start a career afterleaving Community College of Rhode Island, the Career Development Centerwill help with that. Other services include free tutoring, writingassistance, disability services and a Women’s career center.Tuition at Community College of Rhode Island is significantly lower forstate residents. Financial aid is also offered, upon approval, to helpstudents to cover tuition and other expenses.Admissions applications may be found online. | $400K | Grant | Nov 17, 2022 |  |
| The University of Texas System | The University of Texas System is one of the nation’s largest systems of public higher education with eight academic and six health institutions.University of Texas System to provide high-quality educational opportunities for the enhancement of the human resources of Texas, the nation and the world through intellectual and personal growth. | $250K | Grant | Jan 18, 2022 |  |
| Arizona State University | Arizona State University creates an institution that is committed to excellence, access and impact. ASU measures itself by those it includes, not by those it excludes. ASU pursues research that contributes to the public good, and ASU assumes major responsibility for the economic, social and cultural vitality of the communities that surround it. | $250K | Grant | Jan 18, 2022 |  |

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## About Strada Education Network

VC Fund · Indianapolis, United States

Strada Education Network formerly USA Funds, is a new kind of nonprofit organization that takes a fresh approach to addressing — and solving — critical higher education and workforce challenges. They advance their guiding principle, Completion With a Purpose®, through a unique combination of strategic philanthropy, research and insights, andinnovative solutions to improve the college-to-career connection.

5 contacts available at Strada Education Network.

| Name | Title | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Michele Chang | Chief Strategy Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/michele-chang |
| Jessica Hinkle | Senior vice president for strategic investments | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jessica-hinkle-4e95 |
| Stephen Moret | President & CEO | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/stephen-moret |
| Thomas Ertel | Chief Accounting Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/thomas-ertel-0ca9 |
| William D. Hansen | President and Chief Executive Officer | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/william-d-hansen |

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## FAQ

### What does Stephen Moret invest in?

Stephen Moret invests primarily in Education, Universities and Higher Education startups, most often at Grant stage. Most of the 10 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did Stephen Moret last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for Stephen Moret closed in Jan 2023. Shizune tracks 10 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

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