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ECMC Education Impact Fund

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Invests in US · Website

SeedSeries ASeries BGrowthB2B SaaSAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & BiotechEducationEdTechHR Tech & Future of WorkEnterprise SoftwareHealthcare & Digital Health

Thesis

Impact capital can address structural problems in America's $1 trillion education and workforce system. With 6 in 10 Americans holding less than bachelor's degrees and 40% of recent grads underemployed, we partner with founders removing barriers across the learner journey - from equitable access through career success.

Likely not a fit for

Not interested in pure financial returns without impact. No consumer-only education products or platforms without institutional change focus.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
3+ months
Warm intro
Not required
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Assets under mgmt
$171M
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

8 contacts on file

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Joe Watt

PartnerVP and Managing Director · Primary contact

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j•••@ec•••.org

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Mindi Chen

AssociateAssociate, Impact Investing

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Eric Nelson

PrincipalPrincipal, Impact Investing

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Steve Deutsch

Director, Impact Investing

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Atin Batra

Director, Impact Investing

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Vaish Shastry

Director, Impact Acceleration

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Danny Bolling

Program Manager, EIF Catalyst

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Britney McCoy

Program Manager, Bold Path Fellowship

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Portfolio

AcadeumEdtech

Acadeum helps colleges and universities quickly expand academic portfolios with in-demand certifications, courses, programs, and degrees to attract and retain learners along the education-career continuum.

AprendeHr Tech Work

Aprende is the leading online education platform that empowers Hispanics in the US to grow economically and professionally via our proven pedagogy and community-based network.

BackPack HealthHealthcare Digital

Backpack Healthcare provides accessible, personalized and comprehensive pediatric, individual and family mental healthcare.

Be My EyesHealthcare Digital

Accessibility Technology for blind & low vision people

Care AcademyHealthcare Digital

Care Academy is an online caregiver training platform that provides comprehensive training solutions for home care, home health, senior living, and hospice sectors. The platform offers various training programs, including caregiver training, specialized certifications, and administrative training, all aimed at ensuring compliance and improving care quality.

ChalkTalkEdtech

ChalkTalk is a personalized learning software designed to assist teachers in delivering tailored educational experiences in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. It provides instructional materials, group activities, and individual practice exercises based on students' needs and curriculum requirements.

Concentri EdEdtech

Concentric Educational Solutions provides in-school mentoring and support services to enhance student engagement and success.

CoreHealthcare Digital

Core is a personal meditation trainer that helps users manage stress, build resilience, and live happier and healthier lives through guided meditation and personalized experiences.

Craft EducationEdtech

Craft is the nonprofit data platform helping employers and universities transition to and track apprenticeship programs. Our mission is to help fill 10 million skilled job vacancies with smarter employment pathways.

EmpowerUEdtech

EmpowerU provides personalized, data-driven solutions to enhance student resilience, motivation, and success through a blended approach of online lessons and embedded coaching.

Interplay LearningEdtech

Interplay Learning offers online and VR training solutions for skilled trades, focusing on industries such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical maintenance.

Kyron LearningEdtech

Kyron Learning provides AI-powered instructional support that guides students to think critically and arrive at answers themselves, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.

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ECMC Education Impact Fund Research Investment Thesis The Education Impact Fund (EIF) is building a portfolio of direct investments into early- and growth-stage companies, as well as a fund of funds portfolio, that removes barriers to quality education and improves outcomes for underserved learners and workers. EIF is returns-oriented, mission-aligned, and impact-driven, leveraging the conviction

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