Reach Capital Fund V | 2026 VC Fund

Reach Capital

Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

San Francisco, United States

Countries of investment

United States

Investment stages

Seed
Series A

Industries

Educational Tech
AI
Fintech
IT

About
Reach Capital is a thesis-driven, sector-focused early-stage venture capital firm headquartered in San Francisco, founded in 2015 after spinning out of NewSchools Venture Fund. One of the first firms dedicated to education technology, it invests from pre-seed through Series A with checks ranging from roughly $1 million to $10 million across learning, health, and work. Having backed more than 140 companies including ClassDojo, Newsela, Nearpod, and Replit, Reach closed a $265 million fifth fund in 2026.

Min check size: $100K
Max check size: $10M
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Investment Thesis

Reach Capital's investment thesis is grounded in human empowerment, backing founders building AI applications and technologies that expand human potential across learning, health, and work. The firm favors solutions grounded in strong pedagogy and research, delivered in engaging formats and built with humans at the center, guided by the belief that technology should serve human flourishing rather than replace it.

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Manager's Experience

With a strong foundation in education technology, the fund manager has built a diverse portfolio, focusing on early-stage investments primarily in North America. Their strategic style emphasizes a data-driven approach, resulting in over 50 successful deals. Notable exits include several high-impact companies that have transformed learning experiences. Active across various sectors, they leverage deep industry insights to foster innovation and growth.