VC-backed Galvanize appoints Patel as CEO

Galvanize, a technology workforce educator, has named Harsh Patel as CEO. He is the former CEO of Hack Reactor. Galvanize’s backers include Catalyst Investors, ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures, New Markets Venture Partners and Colorado Impact Fund.

Galvanize to Acquire Leading Provider of Immersive Technology Education, Hack Reactor

Galvanize has secured a $32 million Series C financing led by growth equity firm Catalyst Investors with participation from New Markets Venture Partners and existing investors: ABS Capital Partners, University Ventures and the Colorado Impact Fund. Tyler Newton from Catalyst Investors will join the Galvanize board ofdirectors.