NewSchools Venture Fund
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
Oakland, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Educational Tech
- Fintech
- AI
- Data Science
About
NewSchools Venture Fund is a nonprofit venture philanthropy dedicated to revolutionizing public education through strategic investments in innovative entrepreneurs. By providing funding and resources, the organization empowers those who develop effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by low-income and minority children in underserved communities. With a commitment to fostering educational equity, NewSchools collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive systemic change and improve outcomes for all students. Through its initiatives, the fund not only supports new ideas but also cultivates scalable models that can reshape the educational landscape for generations to come.
NewSchools Venture Fund is a nonprofit venture philanthropy dedicated to revolutionizing public education through strategic investments in innovative entrepreneurs. By providing funding and resources, the organization empowers those who develop effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by low-income and minority children in underserved communities. With a commitment to fostering educational equity, NewSchools collaborates with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive systemic change and improve outcomes for all students. Through its initiatives, the fund not only supports new ideas but also cultivates scalable models that can reshape the educational landscape for generations to come.
Investment Thesis
NewSchools Venture Fund builds a better education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas.
Manager's Experience
With a robust background in venture capital, the fund manager has successfully engaged in over 50 deals across the education technology, healthcare, and digital media sectors. Their investment strategy emphasizes a data-driven approach, focusing on early-stage opportunities in North America and Europe. Noteworthy exits from the portfolio include several high-profile acquisitions, showcasing their ability to identify and nurture transformative companies. Leveraging a strong operational perspective, they prioritize partnerships that drive significant market impact and innovation.
Team
Ted Mitchell
Sosanna Folz
Mark Boone
Maggie Andrews
Lauren Martin
Kim Smith
Justin Wedell
Jennifer Carolan
James Peyser
Deborah Mcgriff