Manifest Global

Manifest Global is a Singapore-headquartered global education investment firm founded in 2017 (originally as Cialfo Pte. Ltd., rebranded to Manifest Global PTE. LTD. with company number 201213872E). The company operates a 'house of brands' model, serving as the group entity behind four education platforms: Cialfo (college counseling and admissions platform), BridgeU (acquired April 2025, UK-based university guidance for secondary schools), Explore (study abroad discovery), and Kaaiser (international student support). Manifest Global's mission is to expand global student mobility by connecting students, schools, universities, and support organizations across 50+ countries through its unified network. With over 250 employees worldwide, the company focuses on making higher education more accessible regardless of a student's ethnicity, nationality, or socioeconomic status.