The company doesn't just support startups, it also looks for dynamic situation buyouts and growth capital investments. The company has a variety of categories it invests in, such as building global connections, redefining productivity, enabling ecommerce, building virtual markets, next-generation finance, and technology-advancing healthcare. The international investment firm scours the globe for high-growth startups it can leverage its expertise and knowledge to shortcut the growth phase. Notable Portfolio Companies: Expereo, Azul, TwinklĪny startup and entrepreneur in the world has the potential to collaborate with Vitruvian Partners.Stage: Late-Stage Venture, Private Equity.Their portfolio is influenced by the Socially Responsible Investor movement of the 1990s, and any startup serving low-income, minority, or underserved workers and students will be welcomed. New Markets Venture Partners does this by investing in companies that have already shown product/market fit, have scalable growth, are impact-focused, and have proven efficacy. Their primary purpose is to bridge the gap from education to employment. The firm specializes in early and growth-stage impact investments within the following sectors: 21st-century skills, preparation for the workforce, alternative pathways, and the future of work. With over $3.2 billion in enterprise value and over 40 investments made in over 20 years, New Markets Venture Partners is one of the most experienced venture capital firms on the list. Notable Portfolio Companies: Nexford University, K2 Integrity, KidzToPros, Climb Credit.Stage: Early-Stage Venture, Late-Stage Venture, Venture.The firm has invested in over 25 different edtech companies ranging from higher education courses to online learning communities. The four founders were either immigrants themselves or first-generation university graduates whose education transformed their own lives. The team invests heavily in the education sector because of their own story. The team plans on democratizing access to opportunity by partnering with early-stage edtech companies. They typically invest anywhere from £250,000–£1.5 million ($314,000–$1.9 million) in early-stage companies. The team has years of experience investing in various educational technology sectors ranging from virtual classrooms to online tutoring platforms and more. Notable Portfolio Companies: Sparkwise, Morressier Engageli, StudyStreamĮntrepreneurs in the pre-seed stages can seek help from Emerge Education, an edtech venture firm with over 100+ experienced edtech operators.

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