Kapor Capital

Kapor Capital is a venture capital firm based in Oakland, California, founded in 1999. Specializing in seed and early-stage investments, the firm focuses on tech-enabled startups that aim to address significant social needs while transforming industries. Kapor Capital invests primarily in sectors such as education, health, finance, justice, and communication, and emphasizes the importance of diversity in its portfolio companies. The firm seeks to leverage information technology to create innovative solutions that generate positive social impact. Recognizing the potential of startups to drive meaningful change, Kapor Capital operates as a Registered Investment Adviser and primarily invests in the United States.

Adam Aguilera

Senior Associate

Brandon Boros

Venture Partner

Alex Chen

Principal

Brian Dixon

Managing Partner

Batul Joffrey

Principal

Carolina Huaranca

Principal

Lisa Molinaro

Principal

Ulili Onovakpuri

Managing Partner

Past deals in EdTech

Beanstack

Venture Round in 2025
Beanstack, Inc. is a U.S.-based company that specializes in developing an application designed for educators and librarians to create, manage, and evaluate reading challenges. The platform enables users to track reading progress and gain actionable insights, ultimately helping public libraries and schools engage families and enhance children's literacy. Beanstack's offerings include digital reading programs, motivation tools, and fundraising services, all aimed at fostering a culture of reading through interactive challenges. The company operates as a subsidiary of Zoobean, Inc.

Yeti Confetti Kids

Seed Round in 2024
Yeti Confetti Kids is an educational app that combines cutting-edge technology with educator-curated content.

Kai XR

Seed Round in 2023
Kai XR is a company that specializes in creating inclusive mixed reality spaces aimed at enhancing educational experiences for children. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it offers culturally relevant learning opportunities that allow educators, parents, and lifelong learners to engage with mixed reality in a meaningful way. The company's platform facilitates the creation of virtual classrooms and immersive field trips, enabling children to explore museums and other educational sites from within their own classrooms. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, Kai XR aims to empower young learners to dream and create in a supportive environment. The company plans to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform to the public, further expanding its reach and impact in the educational sector.

Bootup

Seed Round in 2022
Bootup operates a marketplace designed to connect tech talent with technology companies facing talent shortages. Its platform offers tools that assist individuals seeking economic mobility, educators who support their development, and enterprises in need of skilled personnel. Utilizing matching algorithms and employer-sponsored certifications, Bootup helps companies track and manage the upskilling and reskilling of their workforce, ensuring program completion and knowledge retention. Through personalized career guidance and concierge services, Bootup aims to fill talent gaps in the technology sector while empowering individuals to achieve their career aspirations.

Ribbon Education

Seed Round in 2022
Ribbon Education, founded in 2021 in Brooklyn, New York by Joe Burgess and Lisa Jiang, develops a teacher-student relationship management platform aimed at enhancing the educational experience. This platform is designed to help teachers gain insights into their students, improve educational outcomes, and streamline administrative tasks. By focusing on scaling student support for online programs, Ribbon Education enables educational institutions to reduce teacher workloads and enhance student retention. The company addresses the challenges of online education, making it more affordable and effective for adult learners while ultimately striving to improve the overall quality of education.

Numerade

Series A in 2021
Numerade is an e-learning platform dedicated to providing real-time tutoring and interactive educational content, primarily in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and medicine. The company aims to make high-quality educational resources accessible and affordable for students from diverse backgrounds. By focusing on exceptional video and interactive content experiences, Numerade seeks to bridge the educational opportunity gap and empower learners through the expertise of accomplished educators. Its mission is to democratize access to quality education, thereby addressing existing inequalities in the educational landscape.

Kai XR

Seed Round in 2021
Kai XR is a company that specializes in creating inclusive mixed reality spaces aimed at enhancing educational experiences for children. By leveraging virtual reality technology, it offers culturally relevant learning opportunities that allow educators, parents, and lifelong learners to engage with mixed reality in a meaningful way. The company's platform facilitates the creation of virtual classrooms and immersive field trips, enabling children to explore museums and other educational sites from within their own classrooms. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, Kai XR aims to empower young learners to dream and create in a supportive environment. The company plans to launch its new kid-friendly virtual reality platform to the public, further expanding its reach and impact in the educational sector.

Bitwise Industries

Series B in 2021
Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, focused on enhancing the local technology landscape. Established in 2013, the company operates Geekwise Academy, which provides accelerated coding education aimed at individuals of all ages, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to educational services, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, that connects experienced developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also fosters community and collaboration by developing tech venues and co-working spaces that serve as hubs for technologists and technology companies. Through these initiatives, Bitwise Industries aims to empower individuals with vital tech skills and create pathways to meaningful careers in the technology sector.

Edlyft

Seed Round in 2020
Edlyft, founded in 2019 and based in San Francisco, provides a comprehensive support system for college students pursuing computer science. The company connects students with tutors, mentors, and peer support to enhance their learning experience. In addition to individual tutoring, Edlyft develops software that facilitates job training programs for major corporations such as Google, Dropbox, and LinkedIn. These companies utilize Edlyft's platform to up-skill students and screen potential candidates for future employment. By offering mentorship, internship preparation, and access to study tools, Edlyft aims to prepare students for in-demand roles within the tech industry and streamline their transition into the workforce.

SV Academy

Series A in 2019
SV Academy, founded in 2017, is an online educational platform that aims to democratize access to careers in sales and customer success for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization connects over 400 SaaS employers with a community of rigorously trained talent, offering services such as skill-building, mentorship, job placement assistance, and ongoing support after employment. With a focus on preparing graduates with the necessary skills and confidence, SV Academy provides weekly coaching and mentoring sessions led by experienced business development executives. The effectiveness of its program is reflected in the fact that 60% of graduates receive promotions within their first year. Recognized for its innovative approach to education, SV Academy is supported by several prominent investors and continues to foster a strong network for alumni through various events and coaching opportunities.

Bitwise Industries

Series A in 2019
Bitwise Industries Inc. is a technology ecosystem company based in Fresno, California, focused on enhancing the local technology landscape. Established in 2013, the company operates Geekwise Academy, which provides accelerated coding education aimed at individuals of all ages, particularly from marginalized backgrounds. In addition to educational services, Bitwise Industries runs a custom software development firm, Shift3 Technologies, that connects experienced developers with entry-level programmers to create software solutions. The company also fosters community and collaboration by developing tech venues and co-working spaces that serve as hubs for technologists and technology companies. Through these initiatives, Bitwise Industries aims to empower individuals with vital tech skills and create pathways to meaningful careers in the technology sector.

Make School

Series B in 2019
Make School Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that offers both in-person courses and online tutorials focused on product development and technology. Founded in 2011, the organization provides a higher education degree program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for high school graduates. Its curriculum covers essential areas such as computer science theory, application development, web development, open source software, networking, and communication skills. By partnering with established universities, Make School delivers instructional, curricular, and admissions services, ensuring that its educational offerings remain relevant to the modern economy and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. This approach enables students to effectively prepare for careers as software developers or startup founders.

Swing Education

Series B in 2018
Swing Education, Inc. operates an online platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers to address staffing shortages. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company aims to facilitate the hiring process for substitute teachers, which is essential as U.S. students spend a significant portion of their educational experience with substitutes. The platform alleviates the logistical challenges faced by school administrators, such as recruiting, screening, scheduling, and compensating substitute teachers. By providing an on-demand marketplace, Swing Education helps schools efficiently fill hard-to-fill absences, ensuring that educational continuity is maintained and that teachers can focus on their primary responsibilities.

Allovue

Series A in 2018
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.

BookNook

Seed Round in 2018
BookNook is an online education platform that focuses on synchronous learning technology and virtual high dosage tutoring, primarily serving K-8 students. The company supports numerous school districts in implementing effective and engaging reading and math programs. By synchronizing multiple devices, BookNook enables small groups to collaborate on rigorous reading exercises, enhancing the quality of instruction and facilitating distance learning. Its innovative approach has gained traction in both schools and after-school programs, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to improve student outcomes in literacy and mathematics.

Edovo

Series A in 2018
Edovo is a technology company focused on enhancing education and communication within correctional facilities. Since its inception in 2014, Edovo has developed secure tablet technology and a digital learning platform that provides incarcerated individuals with access to educational programming, vocational training, and low-cost communication services. By offering these resources, Edovo aims to support rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and facilitate connections between inmates and their families. The company works as a consultancy to create tailored solutions for jails and prisons across the nation, ultimately promoting fair communication practices and preparing justice-involved individuals for successful re-entry into society.

CodeHS

Seed Round in 2016
CodeHS, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive platform for teaching computer science in educational settings. Founded in 2012, it provides a web-based curriculum tailored for grades 6 to 12, covering various programming topics such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, data structures, and game design. The platform equips schools with essential teaching tools, including lesson plans, grading systems, progress tracking, and professional development resources for educators. CodeHS aims to streamline the process of teaching coding and computer science, making it accessible and manageable for both teachers and students. Schools can access a foundational curriculum for free, while additional features and support are available through a paid subscription.

codeSpark

Seed Round in 2016
codeSpark is an educational technology company that creates engaging learning games focused on computer science concepts for children aged five to eight. Founded in 2014 and based in Pasadena, California, the company offers a platform known as codeSpark Academy, featuring The Foos, which combines structured challenges with creative play. This platform caters to various learning styles, enabling millions of children in 201 countries to learn programming and critical thinking skills. Through codeSpark Academy, children master fundamental computer science principles and apply their knowledge by designing, coding, and sharing their own video games. The company's mission emphasizes inclusivity and creativity, allowing young learners to explore and express their ideas freely.

SchoolMint

Series A in 2016
SchoolMint is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline student enrollment and school choice for PreK-12 educational institutions globally. Founded in 2013, the company has been adopted by over 6,000 schools, offering solutions for student registration management, application processing, lottery coordination, and digital documentation. The platform is accessible both online and via mobile devices, allowing for seamless integration with leading student information systems. By transforming the enrollment experience, SchoolMint facilitates improved communication between parents and schools throughout the admission process, making it easier for independent, charter, and district schools to manage student admissions effectively.

Edovo

Seed Round in 2016
Edovo is a technology company focused on enhancing education and communication within correctional facilities. Since its inception in 2014, Edovo has developed secure tablet technology and a digital learning platform that provides incarcerated individuals with access to educational programming, vocational training, and low-cost communication services. By offering these resources, Edovo aims to support rehabilitation, reduce recidivism, and facilitate connections between inmates and their families. The company works as a consultancy to create tailored solutions for jails and prisons across the nation, ultimately promoting fair communication practices and preparing justice-involved individuals for successful re-entry into society.

Swing Education

Seed Round in 2016
Swing Education, Inc. operates an online platform that connects K-12 schools with substitute teachers to address staffing shortages. Established in 2015 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company aims to facilitate the hiring process for substitute teachers, which is essential as U.S. students spend a significant portion of their educational experience with substitutes. The platform alleviates the logistical challenges faced by school administrators, such as recruiting, screening, scheduling, and compensating substitute teachers. By providing an on-demand marketplace, Swing Education helps schools efficiently fill hard-to-fill absences, ensuring that educational continuity is maintained and that teachers can focus on their primary responsibilities.

Allovue

Series A in 2015
Allovue, Inc. is a financial software company dedicated to supporting school districts and K-12 education departments in the United States. Founded in 2013 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, Allovue develops innovative solutions that enable educators to effectively budget, manage, and evaluate financial resources. Its flagship product, Balance, integrates with existing accounting and data systems, allowing district officials, principals, and administrators to visualize and analyze spending, track expenditures, identify trends, and plan for future investments. The platform facilitates communication of district budgets to staff, boards, and community leaders, ensuring alignment with educational goals. Additionally, Allovue offers supplemental services, including funding equity analysis and financial management training, aimed at empowering education decision-makers to allocate resources equitably and strategically to enhance student outcomes.

WriteLab

Seed Round in 2015
WriteLab is an online writing platform offering immediate, objective, and constructive responses to any writer's prose. WriteLab utilizes probability and statistics to identify patterns in each writer's choices. Writers can accept or reject suggestions, and WriteLab learns continuously from these choices, customizing its algorithms to suit users' preferences. Users receive customized feedback, generating powerful analytics. The platform designed for high school and higher education students that provide specific feedback and editing suggestions to uploaded essays Student users can share drafts with instructors on WriteLab, and instructors can read and respond to students'​ writing and leave comments of their own. It addresses these issues by offering immediate editorial assistance at any time.

Schoolzilla

Series A in 2015
Schoolzilla operates as an education technology company specializing in data management and analytics for K-12 districts. It offers Mosaic District Progress Monitoring, a configurable SaaS solution built on its proprietary Schoolzilla Data Warehouse. This platform ingests, transforms, and connects data from over 100 commonly used student information systems, assessments, and operational software, turning it into interactive reports and actionable visualizations. The primary goal is to empower district leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes, reduce chronic absence, enhance assessment results, address equity gaps, monitor behavior interventions, and ensure students are on track for college and career readiness.

Newsela

Series B in 2015
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

codeSpark

Seed Round in 2015
codeSpark is an educational technology company that creates engaging learning games focused on computer science concepts for children aged five to eight. Founded in 2014 and based in Pasadena, California, the company offers a platform known as codeSpark Academy, featuring The Foos, which combines structured challenges with creative play. This platform caters to various learning styles, enabling millions of children in 201 countries to learn programming and critical thinking skills. Through codeSpark Academy, children master fundamental computer science principles and apply their knowledge by designing, coding, and sharing their own video games. The company's mission emphasizes inclusivity and creativity, allowing young learners to explore and express their ideas freely.

Freckle Education

Series A in 2015
Freckle Education Inc. is a provider of a differentiated learning platform tailored for K-12 education. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers resources and instructional materials in subjects such as math, English language arts, social studies, and science. The platform supports over 550,000 teachers by enabling them to customize lessons according to the individual needs of their students, ensuring that each learner receives an appropriate and effective education. Freckle's system includes a dashboard that delivers real-time feedback on student performance, allowing educators to adjust their teaching strategies as necessary. Originally known as Front Row Education, the company rebranded in 2018 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Renaissance Learning Inc.

Classkick

Seed Round in 2015
Classkick is an online educational platform that enhances the teaching and learning experience by enabling teachers to create assignments that incorporate various media formats such as video, audio, text, and web content. The platform allows teachers to monitor individual student understanding in real-time and provides personalized feedback, facilitating a more effective learning environment. Students can privately request assistance and engage in peer-to-peer feedback, promoting collaboration and support among classmates. By focusing on real-time interactions and individualized guidance, Classkick aims to improve student learning outcomes and empower educators.

NoRedInk

Series A in 2015
NoRedInk is a web-based learning platform focused on enhancing the writing and grammar skills of students in grades 4-12. It offers engaging, adaptive exercises that are tailored to individual interests, such as sports teams and pop culture, which helps make the learning experience more relatable and enjoyable. The platform identifies grammatical errors in students' writing, provides tailored tutorials, and offers follow-up exercises to reinforce learning. Additionally, it delivers actionable performance data to teachers and administrators, enabling them to assess each student's strengths and weaknesses effectively. With its usage in over half of the school districts in the United States, NoRedInk aims to unlock every student’s writing potential through a modern approach to writing education.

CodeHS

Seed Round in 2015
CodeHS, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a comprehensive platform for teaching computer science in educational settings. Founded in 2012, it provides a web-based curriculum tailored for grades 6 to 12, covering various programming topics such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, data structures, and game design. The platform equips schools with essential teaching tools, including lesson plans, grading systems, progress tracking, and professional development resources for educators. CodeHS aims to streamline the process of teaching coding and computer science, making it accessible and manageable for both teachers and students. Schools can access a foundational curriculum for free, while additional features and support are available through a paid subscription.

Make School

Venture Round in 2015
Make School Inc. is an educational institution based in San Francisco, California, that offers both in-person courses and online tutorials focused on product development and technology. Founded in 2011, the organization provides a higher education degree program designed to bridge the gap between education and employment for high school graduates. Its curriculum covers essential areas such as computer science theory, application development, web development, open source software, networking, and communication skills. By partnering with established universities, Make School delivers instructional, curricular, and admissions services, ensuring that its educational offerings remain relevant to the modern economy and accessible to students from diverse backgrounds. This approach enables students to effectively prepare for careers as software developers or startup founders.

Newsela

Series A in 2014
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

SchoolMint

Seed Round in 2014
SchoolMint is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline student enrollment and school choice for PreK-12 educational institutions globally. Founded in 2013, the company has been adopted by over 6,000 schools, offering solutions for student registration management, application processing, lottery coordination, and digital documentation. The platform is accessible both online and via mobile devices, allowing for seamless integration with leading student information systems. By transforming the enrollment experience, SchoolMint facilitates improved communication between parents and schools throughout the admission process, making it easier for independent, charter, and district schools to manage student admissions effectively.

Schoolzilla

Series A in 2014
Schoolzilla operates as an education technology company specializing in data management and analytics for K-12 districts. It offers Mosaic District Progress Monitoring, a configurable SaaS solution built on its proprietary Schoolzilla Data Warehouse. This platform ingests, transforms, and connects data from over 100 commonly used student information systems, assessments, and operational software, turning it into interactive reports and actionable visualizations. The primary goal is to empower district leaders with data-driven insights to improve student outcomes, reduce chronic absence, enhance assessment results, address equity gaps, monitor behavior interventions, and ensure students are on track for college and career readiness.

OKpanda

Seed Round in 2014
OKpanda Inc., established in 2012, is a New York-based company with offices in Tokyo and Berlin. It operates a mobile-first English learning application that combines live video lessons, 24/7 chat, and rich study material. The platform leverages social and gaming elements to engage users and facilitate interactive learning. OKpanda's unique approach allows qualified English teachers to build their own virtual classrooms, targeting the multi-billion dollar English learning market in Asia, with a primary focus on Japan. The company aims to improve learning outcomes and save students significant costs compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools.

Hopscotch

Seed Round in 2014
Hopscotch Technologies, Inc. is a New York-based company that develops and distributes a programming application designed specifically for children. Launched in 2011, the Hopscotch app enables kids to design, code, and share their own games and art, fostering organic learning through a user-friendly interface tailored for touchscreen devices. By providing an open-ended environment, the app encourages creativity and engagement, allowing users to create their own versions of popular games while learning coding concepts. Hopscotch aims to empower young individuals to explore technology and develop essential programming skills in an enjoyable manner.

Freckle Education

Seed Round in 2014
Freckle Education Inc. is a provider of a differentiated learning platform tailored for K-12 education. Founded in 2013 and based in San Francisco, the company offers resources and instructional materials in subjects such as math, English language arts, social studies, and science. The platform supports over 550,000 teachers by enabling them to customize lessons according to the individual needs of their students, ensuring that each learner receives an appropriate and effective education. Freckle's system includes a dashboard that delivers real-time feedback on student performance, allowing educators to adjust their teaching strategies as necessary. Originally known as Front Row Education, the company rebranded in 2018 and currently operates as a subsidiary of Renaissance Learning Inc.

Zoobean

Venture Round in 2013
Zoobean, Inc. is a company that specializes in enhancing children's literacy by offering an online service that curates applications, books, and educational resources. Its primary product, Beanstack, provides personalized recommendations tailored to each child's age, interests, and reading proficiency, while also enabling families to engage with teachers and participate in literacy-building activities. Zoobean's services include a book of the month delivery that features curated selections alongside digital reading guides, as well as tools for summer reading programs and custom reading challenges that incentivize participation. Founded in 2012 by a former Google executive and an award-winning educator, Zoobean aims to foster a love for reading and improve literacy outcomes for children through innovative and accessible solutions. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Verifcient Technologies

Venture Round in 2013
At Verificient Technologies, we utilize artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer visioning and biometrics in forming our Trusted Identity-as-a-Service (TIaaS), platform for identity verification and authentication. Over the last 5 years, we've become a leader in the industry to deliver continuous identity verification and digital remote monitoring. Weaving these advanced technologies together with user-centered design and award-winning customer service, our patented automated approach, pairs usability with accurate results and true scalability. Today, we're serving a variety of markets, including Higher Education, HR and Recruitment, and Remote Labor-Force Management (virtual work at home agents).

OKpanda

Seed Round in 2013
OKpanda Inc., established in 2012, is a New York-based company with offices in Tokyo and Berlin. It operates a mobile-first English learning application that combines live video lessons, 24/7 chat, and rich study material. The platform leverages social and gaming elements to engage users and facilitate interactive learning. OKpanda's unique approach allows qualified English teachers to build their own virtual classrooms, targeting the multi-billion dollar English learning market in Asia, with a primary focus on Japan. The company aims to improve learning outcomes and save students significant costs compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schools.

Newsela

Seed Round in 2013
Newsela is an educational technology startup based in New York that publishes online news articles daily to help students develop advanced literacy skills. Founded in 2013, the company takes real-time content from trusted sources and adapts it into learning materials tailored to different reading levels. Newsela offers a range of topics including war and peace, science, health, arts, and sports, providing digital content that enhances non-fiction fluency and critical thinking for students across various grades.

Curriculet

Seed Round in 2013
Curriculet is a digital reading platform designed to enhance the educational experience for both teachers and students. It enables educators to create, customize, and share curriculum and lesson materials that align with Common Core standards. Additionally, Curriculet allows school districts to purchase ebooks at reduced costs, thereby expanding their libraries and providing teachers with a broader selection of reading materials. Founded in 2012 and based in San Francisco, California, Curriculet operates as a subsidiary of Waterford Institute Inc. The platform aims to make reading more engaging and accessible for students, emphasizing the importance of effective curricula developed through collaboration among educators.

UniversityNow

Series C in 2013
UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on making affordable, high-quality higher education accessible to working adults. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of accredited online schools, including Patten University, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. UniversityNow's platform is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning communities and innovative pedagogical and tuition models, enabling individuals who may face financial or logistical barriers to obtain recognized college degrees. The company operates as a subsidiary of the National University System and is committed to ensuring that no one is deprived of access to quality education, thereby helping to improve students' futures without the burden of significant student debt.

Engrade

Series B in 2013
Engrade, established in 2003 by a high school student seeking improved communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. It connects educators, parents, and students through web-based classroom tools that facilitate the management of classes and provide real-time access to grades and information. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade supports users throughout the educational process, from curriculum planning to assessments, enhancing the overall learning experience. The platform's development has been driven by user feedback, making it a valuable resource for managing educational interactions and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders in the learning cycle.

LookSharp

Series A in 2013
LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform that connects students with amazing companies and helps companies hire amazing students. LookSharp allows companies of all sizes to build their employment brand on campus and expand their college hiring reach to more universities. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells, InternMatch (now LookSharp) began as a Washington only platform. In September of 2010 InternMatch expanded their services to the west coast. In November of 2011 InternMatch expanded nationally and launched their Campus Hub product which stays up year-round and displays rich content about a company including, video, photos and social media streams. The goal is help students better select where to apply and help companies find hires more likely to succeed. In January of 2013 InternMatch expanded their Campus Hub so companies use it to not only act as a central, easy to update location for their internship programs, but also could build unique messages for underclassmen, diverse students and new grad hires. InternMatch also launched a pared down self-service version of their Campus Hub, allowing smaller students to add rich content and helping make the internship discover process for students on InternMatch more complete. Overall, to support it's college hiring ecosystem LookSharp focuses on three things: First, LookSharp is looking to make the internship search and posting process incredibly simple. On the LookSharp platform both internship seekers and employers can search for a match, receive skill and location based matching recommendations, and access tools to manage the application process. Students can also search and apply to opportunities without registering. Second, LookSharp has built and continues to construct an evolving library of resources and tools. Students can access tools for resume creation, internship preparation, and more. Organizations can access resources that help with intern management, program development and advice on compensation. Third, LookSharp has built the infrastructure to help interested students connect with socially responsible positions especially at nonprofit organizations. Rather than volunteer, students recognize the value in experiential learning that combines positive social impact with career building which is a key tenet for LookSharp.

Zoobean

Debt Financing in 2013
Zoobean, Inc. is a company that specializes in enhancing children's literacy by offering an online service that curates applications, books, and educational resources. Its primary product, Beanstack, provides personalized recommendations tailored to each child's age, interests, and reading proficiency, while also enabling families to engage with teachers and participate in literacy-building activities. Zoobean's services include a book of the month delivery that features curated selections alongside digital reading guides, as well as tools for summer reading programs and custom reading challenges that incentivize participation. Founded in 2012 by a former Google executive and an award-winning educator, Zoobean aims to foster a love for reading and improve literacy outcomes for children through innovative and accessible solutions. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C.

LookSharp

Venture Round in 2013
LookSharp (powering InternMatch) is an online platform that connects students with amazing companies and helps companies hire amazing students. LookSharp allows companies of all sizes to build their employment brand on campus and expand their college hiring reach to more universities. Founded in 2009 by Andrew Maguire and Nathan Parcells, InternMatch (now LookSharp) began as a Washington only platform. In September of 2010 InternMatch expanded their services to the west coast. In November of 2011 InternMatch expanded nationally and launched their Campus Hub product which stays up year-round and displays rich content about a company including, video, photos and social media streams. The goal is help students better select where to apply and help companies find hires more likely to succeed. In January of 2013 InternMatch expanded their Campus Hub so companies use it to not only act as a central, easy to update location for their internship programs, but also could build unique messages for underclassmen, diverse students and new grad hires. InternMatch also launched a pared down self-service version of their Campus Hub, allowing smaller students to add rich content and helping make the internship discover process for students on InternMatch more complete. Overall, to support it's college hiring ecosystem LookSharp focuses on three things: First, LookSharp is looking to make the internship search and posting process incredibly simple. On the LookSharp platform both internship seekers and employers can search for a match, receive skill and location based matching recommendations, and access tools to manage the application process. Students can also search and apply to opportunities without registering. Second, LookSharp has built and continues to construct an evolving library of resources and tools. Students can access tools for resume creation, internship preparation, and more. Organizations can access resources that help with intern management, program development and advice on compensation. Third, LookSharp has built the infrastructure to help interested students connect with socially responsible positions especially at nonprofit organizations. Rather than volunteer, students recognize the value in experiential learning that combines positive social impact with career building which is a key tenet for LookSharp.

Tinybop

Seed Round in 2012
Tinybop, Inc. is a developer of educational applications aimed at children globally, focusing on fostering creativity and learning through immersive experiences. Established in 2012 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, the company offers a portfolio that includes the Library application, which allows children to explore the invisible wonders of the world, and the Digital Toys application, an open-ended construction kit for building and testing imaginative concepts. Tinybop's applications are designed for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad devices, catering to children aged 4 and older. The company's mission emphasizes the importance of learning through play, experimentation, and inquiry, enabling kids to develop foundational science literacy, as well as skills in creative thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling.

Desmos

Venture Round in 2012
Desmos, Inc. is a San Francisco-based company that offers a web-based graphing calculator designed for educational purposes. Founded in 2007 and originally named Tutor Trove, LLC, the company aims to enhance mathematical learning for students and teachers in the United States and internationally. Its platform provides users with the ability to graph functions, plot data tables, evaluate equations, and explore mathematical transformations. By delivering a platform-agnostic software solution, Desmos bridges the gap between different classrooms and facilitates a connection between classroom learning and home study. The interactive graphing platform features a robust math engine that allows users to instantly plot various mathematical equations, making math more accessible and engaging for learners.

Clever

Seed Round in 2012
Clever is a San Francisco-based company that provides a single sign-on platform specifically designed for K-12 education. Founded in 2012, Clever simplifies access to a range of digital learning resources by consolidating applications into a secure portal. The platform automates tedious tasks such as student account creation and management, allowing schools to efficiently implement and maintain various educational applications. This streamlined approach helps teachers and administrators keep student accounts updated across all organizational programs, ultimately enhancing the learning experience for students.

UniversityNow

Series B in 2012
UniversityNow, Inc. is an online education provider based in San Francisco, California, that focuses on making affordable, high-quality higher education accessible to working adults. Founded in 2010, the company operates a network of accredited online schools, including Patten University, offering associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs. UniversityNow's platform is designed to facilitate peer-to-peer learning communities and innovative pedagogical and tuition models, enabling individuals who may face financial or logistical barriers to obtain recognized college degrees. The company operates as a subsidiary of the National University System and is committed to ensuring that no one is deprived of access to quality education, thereby helping to improve students' futures without the burden of significant student debt.

Engrade

Series A in 2012
Engrade, established in 2003 by a high school student seeking improved communication with teachers, has evolved into a comprehensive learning management system. It connects educators, parents, and students through web-based classroom tools that facilitate the management of classes and provide real-time access to grades and information. As a division of CTB/McGraw-Hill, Engrade supports users throughout the educational process, from curriculum planning to assessments, enhancing the overall learning experience. The platform's development has been driven by user feedback, making it a valuable resource for managing educational interactions and fostering collaboration among all stakeholders in the learning cycle.

Piazza

Series A in 2012
Piazza is a learning platform designed to connect students, TAs, and professors in order for every student to get help whenever they need it. Users can start a class at Piazza.com and collaborate in real time with classmates and instructors to find the answers they need.

Piazza

Seed Round in 2011
Piazza is a learning platform designed to connect students, TAs, and professors in order for every student to get help whenever they need it. Users can start a class at Piazza.com and collaborate in real time with classmates and instructors to find the answers they need.

Fidelis Education

Series A in 2011
Fidelis Education, Inc. is a software development company based in Mountain View, California, that focuses on enhancing student success through innovative technology solutions. The company has created a Learning Relationship Management (LRM) platform designed to facilitate the coordination of out-of-class support services for students and staff. This platform allows educational institutions to manage complex learning relationships effectively, ensuring that learners can access the support they need to thrive academically and professionally. Fidelis offers a range of tools, including mentoring and coaching software for various advising needs, academic support solutions for tutoring and micro-credentialing, and social/emotional learning resources. Additionally, the company provides community engagement software to manage relationships among cohorts, clubs, and alumni. Through its comprehensive services, Fidelis aims to address critical challenges in education, such as attrition and skills gaps, by fostering active and meaningful engagement among learners and their support networks.
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