Arbol is excited to announce it has been accepted into the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator, joining 11 other companies from across the globe.

The program targets tech startups with cutting-edge solutions for the modern workforce, giving them access to world-class business support, industry connections and venture capitalists.

"With the Techstars Workforce Development accelerator, we're not just investing in companies—we're investing in visionaries who are fundamentally reimagining how we work, learn, and grow in today's rapidly evolving economy," said Dave Cass, Managing Director of the Techstars Workforce Accelerator, in a Techstars announcement of the news class. "The eleven startups in our 2025 cohort stood out from hundreds of applicants by demonstrating both innovation and pragmatism in addressing critical workforce challenges.”

Buffalo-based Arbol allows colleges and universities to deliver financial wellness at scale by engaging students at the very beginning of their journey, clarifying their situations and empowering them to take concrete, immediate steps toward financial viability. This creates tremendous operational efficiency for college staff, giving them proactive tools to address students with the most acute needs. And it surfaces strategic insight for campus decision-makers, who finally have data on the financial condition of student cohorts.

Cofounded by David Gonzalez and Favio Osorio, Arbol’s team now includes engineering and customer success leaders who are experienced in higher ed software integrations. The company debuted its flagship platform and personalized wellness plans in the spring 2024 semester and is now working with nine colleges, from major publics to small privates. Arbol has raised approximately $1 million in private capital since it was founded.