Burton, Don

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

40 past transactions

Millie

Series A in 2025
Millie is a new kind of maternity clinic. Built by moms and providers who’ve been there.

Skillprint

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Skillprint, Inc. is a software company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2019. It designs a mobile gaming platform that helps users identify their strengths and improve their well-being through research-backed games and interactions. The platform collects and analyzes user data to curate personalized gaming experiences that enhance mood and self-awareness. Users can share their insights and compare their strengths with friends and colleagues, fostering a supportive community. Additionally, Skillprint connects users with learning and development opportunities to help them achieve personal and professional goals. Currently, the service is in private beta.

Neol

Seed Round in 2022
Neol is the new (and easy) way of learning and building together in a decentralized future. At Neol, we convene creative individuals, innovators, and change pioneers on web 3 to learn, work and shape futures together. To do this, we are building a decentralized and tokenized cohort-based learning and innovation services platform, powered by a curated global creative community.

YaizY

Seed Round in 2022
YaizY is an online education platform that provides engaging courses designed for students aged 8 to 17, focusing on real-world applications and project-based learning. Launched in April 2020, YaizY offers a range of carefully curated courses in subjects such as Animation, Game Design, Computer Science, and Genetics, all framed within a narrative structure that taps into children's natural curiosity. The platform facilitates live online classes in small groups, led by highly trained tutors, enabling personalized learning experiences. With over 10,000 students from Israel and the UK already utilizing the platform, and recently expanding operations to the US, YaizY emphasizes the importance of building a portfolio that enhances future career prospects. The company aims to redefine digital education by providing high-quality, experiential learning opportunities that align with contemporary digital careers.

AltaClaro

Seed Round in 2022
AltaClaro, Inc. is a learning platform that offers interactive professional education specifically for attorneys. The company focuses on providing experiential legal training that prepares legal associates for practice readiness. By facilitating fast and meaningful training, AltaClaro enables law firms to enhance the effectiveness of their associates while significantly reducing training and development costs. Additionally, the platform addresses issues of unconscious bias within the legal profession, making it a valuable resource for firms aiming to improve their training processes and outcomes.

Capybara

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Enabling teens to on-ramp into the creative economy

Fluence

Seed Round in 2022
Fluence offers continuing education and certificate programs in psychedelic integration and psychedelic-assisted therapy. Our programs are designed for licensed professionals and advanced graduate students who have an opportunity to work with patient populations. Although none of our courses have specific prerequisites, a basic working knowledge of the mental health field and practice of psychotherapy is helpful. Our programs are interactive; we engage in discussion, demonstration, self-reflection exercises, and role plays. Some of our classes and programs are reserved for licensed clinicians, but many are open to anyone who wishes to attend.

Englease

Seed Round in 2021
Englease is an online educational platform that offers live, accredited English classes tailored for the MENA region. It specializes in preparing users for English proficiency tests such as IELTS and TOEFL. The platform provides one-to-one sessions, allowing users to monitor their progress, reinforce their learning, and evaluate their future educational needs. By focusing on personalized learning experiences, Englease aims to enhance users' English fluency and overall language skills.

Framework

Seed Round in 2021
Framework is the world’s first on-demand business school, radically reimagined for them. Born out of Founders Forum, a private network of the world's top tech entrepreneurs, we’ve worked with over 100+ operators—across product, growth, ops, people, data, engineering & design, from some of the world's most innovative companies including Monzo, Babylon, Bulb & Depop—to pioneer a new model of lifelong learning.

New Apprenticeship

Seed Round in 2021
New Apprenticeship offers a comprehensive 15-month tech apprenticeship program aimed at equipping recent graduates with essential skills for the workforce. The program combines experience-based learning with performance coaching to prepare participants for careers in technology. By focusing on practical skills development, New Apprenticeship not only enhances the employability of its graduates but also supplies employers with qualified and capable talent. This approach fosters a mutually beneficial relationship between job seekers and employers, ensuring that participants thrive in their careers while meeting the demands of the tech industry.

Novakid

Series B in 2021
Novakid Inc. is an online English school based in San Francisco, California, specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for children aged 4 to 12. Since its inception in 2017, Novakid has delivered over 14 million English lessons, focusing on immersive learning through one-to-one and group sessions with qualified native-speaking teachers. The platform employs engaging games and activities to create a fun, interactive environment that enhances language acquisition and prepares children for future academic and career success. Recognized for its innovative approach, Novakid has received several accolades, including being named the Best Digital Language Learning Product of the Year in 2023 and achieving a position on the Inc 5000 list. Supported by prominent venture capital firms, Novakid continues to experience significant growth and aims to foster a global community of young English learners, promoting cultural connections and friendships across borders.

Tribe XR

Venture Round in 2021
Tribe XR is a software company that makes it easy for anyone to learn real-world skills in VR and AR. The company harnesses VR and AR to enable people to learn real-world skills. Learning by doing is scientifically proven to cement knowledge better than watching videos, reading, or sitting in class. Their first vertical is Music production and DJing. The company's virtual mentor explains the basics of DJing, teaches techniques on realistically-rendered virtual decks, and then leaves users free to practice and perform to the world. Well-known DJs, such as Kryoman, provide masterclasses. Tribe VR's learning program is being developed in partnership with industry experts, electronic music schools, and Top DJs. Beyond music, Tribe VR is developing the self-serve immersive learning platform and toolset, enabling any organization or individual to create and broadcast VR and AR lessons, and monetize through their platform.

Shikho

Seed Round in 2021
Shikho is an innovative educational platform based in Bangladesh, focused on democratizing access to high-quality education for young learners. The platform offers a hyper-localized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace with content that is accessible anytime and anywhere. Shikho provides live classes from expert tutors, alongside original animated video lessons tailored to individual testing performance. By incorporating gamification elements, students can earn points and badges as they progress through their syllabus, enhancing engagement and motivation. This transformative approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and the demands of a modern, digital-first world, ultimately equipping the country's youth with essential skills for success in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Leap

Seed Round in 2021
Leap is a social learning community that connects writers, storytellers, and creatives via conversations and classes.

YaizY

Seed Round in 2021
YaizY is an online education platform that provides engaging courses designed for students aged 8 to 17, focusing on real-world applications and project-based learning. Launched in April 2020, YaizY offers a range of carefully curated courses in subjects such as Animation, Game Design, Computer Science, and Genetics, all framed within a narrative structure that taps into children's natural curiosity. The platform facilitates live online classes in small groups, led by highly trained tutors, enabling personalized learning experiences. With over 10,000 students from Israel and the UK already utilizing the platform, and recently expanding operations to the US, YaizY emphasizes the importance of building a portfolio that enhances future career prospects. The company aims to redefine digital education by providing high-quality, experiential learning opportunities that align with contemporary digital careers.

Pathrise

Series A in 2021
Pathrise LLC is an online mentorship program based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing career advice and training to young professionals and students in the tech industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services, including resume refinement, portfolio development, interview preparation, and negotiation techniques. Pathrise focuses on helping clients secure high-paying jobs across various fields, such as software engineering, product management, data science, and marketing. The program operates on a model of aligned incentives, where clients only pay a fee if they successfully secure a job, enabling them to invest in their career development with reduced financial risk.

Kidato

Seed Round in 2021
Kidato is an online school catering to K-12 students in Africa, aiming to provide high-quality and affordable education to the continent's growing middle class. The platform features a favorable student-to-teacher ratio of 1:5, which facilitates personalized learning experiences. In addition to core academic subjects, Kidato incorporates extracurricular activities such as coding, chess, art, music, sports, and languages, promoting holistic development and socialization among students. The curriculum is aligned with international standards, ensuring that students receive a rigorous education comparable to that of traditional private schools.

Prenda

Series B in 2021
Prenda is an educational technology company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Mesa, Arizona. It aims to facilitate learning in technology through informal and engaging environments, primarily targeting young people. Prenda supports libraries and schools in establishing code clubs that conduct weekly meetings, encouraging collaborative self-teaching in computer programming. Additionally, it offers in-home micro-school educational services that provide quality education via a virtual medium. This self-learning system employs a hybrid learning approach, featuring online classes, project modules, and virtual training sessions led by verified teachers. By fostering informal learning settings, Prenda enables children to explore various subjects while developing essential skills in technology.

Brave Care

Series A in 2021
Brave Care, Inc. specializes in urgent pediatric health care services, treating a wide range of conditions, including allergies, asthma, cough, ear pain, eye issues, fever, minor fractures, and rashes. The company also offers pediatric-specific laboratory services, on-site x-ray, and light sedation for certain procedures. Founded in 2019 and based in Portland, Oregon, Brave Care operates clinics exclusively designed for children in Oregon and Texas. In addition to in-person care, the BraveCare.com website and mobile app provide nationwide pediatric advice to assist parents in supporting their children's health and development.

Acadeum

Venture Round in 2021
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.

Year On

Venture Round in 2021
Year On is an education management platform that aims to give confidence, grit, and self-reliance to bridge the gap between high school. The platform of the organization offers self-directed learning and skill development programs.

YellowBrick

Venture Round in 2021
Yellowbrick Learning, Inc. operates an online platform designed to facilitate career exploration and development for individuals interested in creative industries such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. Founded in 2013 and based in New York, the company partners with leading universities, brands, and employers to create educational experiences that help students build relevant skills and gain industry insights. By focusing on the alignment of personal passions with career opportunities, Yellowbrick aims to empower the next generation of talent to identify, pursue, and advance their careers within the creative arts and entertainment sectors.

Shikho

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Shikho is an innovative educational platform based in Bangladesh, focused on democratizing access to high-quality education for young learners. The platform offers a hyper-localized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace with content that is accessible anytime and anywhere. Shikho provides live classes from expert tutors, alongside original animated video lessons tailored to individual testing performance. By incorporating gamification elements, students can earn points and badges as they progress through their syllabus, enhancing engagement and motivation. This transformative approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and the demands of a modern, digital-first world, ultimately equipping the country's youth with essential skills for success in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Novakid

Series A in 2020
Novakid Inc. is an online English school based in San Francisco, California, specializing in English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction for children aged 4 to 12. Since its inception in 2017, Novakid has delivered over 14 million English lessons, focusing on immersive learning through one-to-one and group sessions with qualified native-speaking teachers. The platform employs engaging games and activities to create a fun, interactive environment that enhances language acquisition and prepares children for future academic and career success. Recognized for its innovative approach, Novakid has received several accolades, including being named the Best Digital Language Learning Product of the Year in 2023 and achieving a position on the Inc 5000 list. Supported by prominent venture capital firms, Novakid continues to experience significant growth and aims to foster a global community of young English learners, promoting cultural connections and friendships across borders.

Podium Education

Series A in 2020
Podium Education, Inc., based in Austin, Texas, specializes in online education services by partnering with universities to deliver undergraduate programs. Founded in 2017, the company focuses on expanding access and increasing enrollment while enhancing student outcomes. Podium provides digital skill programs that emphasize the development of in-demand technology skills and intercultural competency. Through online credit certificates and minor programs, it aims to equip students with essential skills that lead to better employment opportunities. By bridging the gap between soft skills and hard skills, Podium strives to improve educational outcomes for all students.

StayQrious

Seed Round in 2020
StayQrious is an ed-tech startup that offers an online education platform aimed at teaching students essential computer applications, including coding. The platform facilitates group classes, allowing students to learn collaboratively in a structured environment. StayQrious covers a wide range of topics, such as the fundamentals of coding, mobile app development, artificial intelligence, web development, and programming. Through discussions, group activities, and multimedia resources, the company enhances the learning experience, catering to the needs of students in the education and technology sectors.

Shikho

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Shikho is an innovative educational platform based in Bangladesh, focused on democratizing access to high-quality education for young learners. The platform offers a hyper-localized approach, allowing students to learn at their own pace with content that is accessible anytime and anywhere. Shikho provides live classes from expert tutors, alongside original animated video lessons tailored to individual testing performance. By incorporating gamification elements, students can earn points and badges as they progress through their syllabus, enhancing engagement and motivation. This transformative approach aims to bridge the gap between traditional educational methods and the demands of a modern, digital-first world, ultimately equipping the country's youth with essential skills for success in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Acadeum

Series A in 2020
Acadeum, formerly known as College Consortium, is a developer of an Academic Sharing Platform that facilitates online course sharing among universities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Acadeum enables institutions of higher education to form course-sharing consortia, which include organizations like the Council of Independent Colleges and the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities. The platform allows faculty to review and select courses from other participating colleges and universities, ensuring that these courses meet graduation requirements and can be eligible for financial aid. By leveraging interconnected networks, Acadeum aims to provide students with a broader array of educational options to support their academic success and enhance their pathways to graduation.

Bloom

Seed Round in 2020
Bloom operates in two primary sectors: fashion and baby products. The company offers a platform that sells original brand outlets from curated international brands, allowing customers to try on clothing at home before making a purchase. This service includes easy returns for items that do not meet expectations. Additionally, Bloom manufactures a range of elegant baby gear and furniture, including highchairs, cribs, bassinets, and eco-friendly products. The company's diverse offerings cater to the needs of families and individuals seeking quality and convenience in both fashion and baby essentials.

Foundry College

Seed Round in 2019
Foundry College provides a practical, relevant, and accessible education that prepares working adults for success in today’s and tomorrow’s jobs.Our mission is to provide students with an education that aligns skills and knowledge with the jobs of today and tomorrow.Our vision is a skilled, informed and engaged society that grows and adapts as the world changes.

Pathrise

Seed Round in 2019
Pathrise LLC is an online mentorship program based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in providing career advice and training to young professionals and students in the tech industry. Founded in 2017, the company offers a range of services, including resume refinement, portfolio development, interview preparation, and negotiation techniques. Pathrise focuses on helping clients secure high-paying jobs across various fields, such as software engineering, product management, data science, and marketing. The program operates on a model of aligned incentives, where clients only pay a fee if they successfully secure a job, enabling them to invest in their career development with reduced financial risk.

CreatorUp

Seed Round in 2019
CreatorUp is a global leader in digital media training and video content creation, catering to the growing demand for high-quality video production. The company collaborates with major brands, including Google, to streamline the process of producing affordable videos at scale. CreatorUp addresses the challenge of finding qualified creative professionals by training talent according to industry standards and assembling project teams from a network of industry experts and bootcamp graduates. Additionally, the company offers a content creation platform designed to empower individuals and businesses to enhance their online presence through video. By providing access to essential digital media skills and utilizing proprietary training programs, CreatorUp effectively supports the development of creative professionals in a competitive landscape.

Kenzie Academy

Series A in 2019
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.

NextStep

Series A in 2019
NextStep is an information technology company based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in providing training and job placement services through a mobile and web-based platform. The company focuses on the healthcare sector, offering a certified nursing assistant (CNA) training program and facilitating the recruitment, training, and placement of individuals for entry-level healthcare positions, including community health workers, home health aides, and medical assistants. NextStep aims to enable individuals to quickly and affordably re-skill themselves while assisting employers in the healthcare industry in finding qualified personnel.

Osmosis

Series A in 2019
Osmosis is a personalized learning platform that helps you retain more, gain a deeper understanding of concepts & feel more prepared for your courses & exams. Osmosis empowers the clinicians and caregivers with the best learning experience.

Qualified

Seed Round in 2019
Qualified is an online assessment platform designed to help companies identify top engineering talent through real-world coding challenges. The platform utilizes automated code assessments and a live interview tool, providing a format that simulates actual coding environments. This approach allows organizations to effectively evaluate the technical capabilities of potential hires while streamlining the recruitment process. By integrating testing frameworks, Qualified enables businesses to assess the skill strengths of candidates in a developer-friendly manner, ultimately facilitating the hiring of high-performing engineers.

Concourse Global

Seed Round in 2018
Concourse is a free user-friendly online tool designed to help high school counselors find best-fit university programs for their students. Students are empowered to think creatively about their futures, and based on their unique interests and academic background, Concourse delivers program recommendations specific to their ambitions, with clear rationales. Counselors are able to track the progress of each student during the search process and can provide additional information to fine-tune program recommendations

3DBear

Venture Round in 2018
3DBear is a developer of a gamified learning application that allows children to engage with 3D printing in an accessible and imaginative way. The platform enables users to explore various virtual worlds and create 3D models while learning about subjects such as history, natural sciences, and mathematics. It features an architect game-learning module that includes lesson plans designed to stimulate students' creativity and critical thinking. Through this interactive experience, children can redesign their physical surroundings, create art objects, and develop games, effectively bridging the gap between education and play.

Kenzie Academy

Seed Round in 2017
Kenzie Academy, Inc. operates as a software engineering apprenticeship school dedicated to addressing the shortage of tech talent in the United States. Founded in 2017 and based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the academy offers a range of educational programs, including coding bootcamps and online courses, designed to provide students with essential training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. Programs vary in length from six months to two years, culminating in a paid apprenticeship opportunity. Kenzie Academy emphasizes job placement as a primary goal, assisting graduates in securing positions either within its consulting arm or at various technology firms. The academy's leadership and instructors are experienced professionals committed to supporting students throughout their educational journey.

Opya

Seed Round in 2017
Opya, Inc. is a company based in San Mateo, California, that specializes in providing autism therapy services aimed at children with autism spectrum disorder. Founded in 2016, Opya is dedicated to transforming autism care by integrating technology with treatment. The company offers a data-driven therapy platform that facilitates early intervention autism therapy through in-home and telehealth services. These services include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), speech therapy, and occupational therapy, all designed to enhance communication and collaboration between parents and clinicians. Opya's approach focuses on empowering families and clinicians with the necessary information to maximize the potential of children affected by autism.
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