Owl Ventures
San Francisco, CA · Invests in North America; Europe; Asia; LATAM; Global; US · Website
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Education is the most powerful driver of human potential. We invest in mission-driven teams building transformative education companies that deliver measurable outcomes and expand access globally.
Likely not a fit for
Non-education technology, companies without proven outcomes focus, unclear regulatory frameworks, inexperienced teams
How they invest
- Lead or follow
- Usually leads
- Typical decision
- ~2 weeks
- Warm intro
- Preferred
- Involvement
- Takes a board seat
- Fund status
- Actively deploying
- Assets under mgmt
- $2.2B
- Decision process
- Partnership vote
Partners & team
9 contacts on file
Portfolio
Preply is an online platform that connects learners with expert language tutors for personalized 1-on-1 lessons, enhancing the learning experience through human interaction and AI support.
Quizlet is an educational platform offering study tools and resources, focusing on personalized learning with AI-powered tools.
MasterClass offers online classes taught by renowned experts in various fields, providing individuals and businesses with the opportunity to learn and develop skills through engaging video content.
Codecademy is an online learning platform that offers interactive coding classes in various programming languages and subjects, including web development, data science, and AI. It provides courses, skill paths, and live learning sessions to help users build in-demand skills.
Newsela is a content and assessment platform that provides educational resources designed to unlock student motivation, inspire teachers, and drive long-lasting learning outcomes.
DreamBox Learning offers personalized online math and reading programs designed for K-8 students, focusing on adaptive learning to meet individual needs.
Accelerate Learning provides a comprehensive suite of STEM education programs and resources for K-12 students, focusing on hands-on, inquiry-based learning to enhance student engagement and outcomes.
Amira Learning combines AI technology with the Science of Reading to provide a comprehensive reading growth solution for students, offering real-time assessment, instruction, and tutoring.
Vaia is a digital learning platform that offers a wide range of educational materials and tools, including AI-generated explanations, flashcards, and notes, aimed at helping students achieve their academic goals.
Greenlight offers a debit card and financial management app designed specifically for kids and teens, enabling them to learn about money management, savings, and investing with parental oversight.
Hazel Health is a company offering unique pharmaceutical supplements designed by a certified clinical nutritionist and compounding pharmacist. The website provides access to over 200 specialized supplements.
Class is a next-generation virtual classroom solution that integrates with Microsoft Teams and Zoom to enhance online learning experiences through active engagement, collaboration, and real-time analytics.
Recent activity
- Jan 2026
AnswersNow
Series B · Participated
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Pulse 2.0
Kalos Ventures Closes $78.8 Million Inaugural Fund Focused On Workforce, Care And Education
3 months ago
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Blue Owl ventures into credit secondaries
4 months ago
AlleyWatch
The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 1/26/26
7 months ago
FinSMEs
Cloudforce Raises $10M in Series A Funding
7 months ago
PR Newswire
Cloudforce Secures $10M Series A from Owl Ventures and Microsoft to Democratize Safe, Equitable AI in Education, Healthcare, and Beyond
8 months ago
Crunchbase News
Edtech-Specific Startup Funding Stays Low
9 months ago
MarcaMoney
Tetr College of Business raises $18 million in funding led by Owl Ventures and BII
9 months ago
Moneycontrol.com
Tetr College raises $18 million co-led by Owl Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments
9 months ago
AlleyWatch
The 7 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of October 2025
9 months ago
TechCrunch
David Sacks’ Craft leads $42M Series A in govtech startup Starbridge
10 months ago
PR Newswire Canada
Lars Fjeldsoe-Nielsen Joins Owl Ventures as General Partner to Accelerate Global Education Investments
Jun 2025
Education Week
K-12 Dealmaking: Brisk Teaching Raises $5M Seed Round; Savvas Buys Pointful Education
Sep 2024
The PIE News
Who invests in who? Emerge, Owl Ventures and Learn
May 2024
Business Insider
17 top venture capitalists to know who specialize in education-technology investing
Jul 2023
Business Insider
How Owl Ventures' Ian Chiu Became a Top Education-Tech Investor
May 2023
Business Insider
The 23 Most Promising Edtech Startups of 2022, According to VCs
Aug 2022
Business Insider
13 top venture capitalists to know who specialize in education-technology investing
Jun 2022
Crunchbase News
Edtech Investor Owl Ventures Announces $1B In New Funds
Jan 2022
PR Newswire
Owl Ventures Closes Over $1 Billion in New Funds for Global EdTech Investments
Jan 2022
WSJ
Owl Ventures Raises Over $1 Billion in New Money for Edtech Bets
Jan 2022
LatamList
UBITS closes $5M Series A investment round led by Owl Ventures
Jun 2021
eSchool News
SplashLearn Raises $18 Million in Series C Funding Round From Owl Ventures & Accel
Feb 2021
The Business of Business
The rise of edtech VC: an interview with Owl Ventures founder Tory Patterson
Oct 2020
Venture Capital Journal
Edtech sector has sights set on graduating with large exits
Oct 2020
Buyouts
Emerging Manager Roundup: Riverwood, LKCM, Tritium, Owl and more
Feb 2019
WSJ
Owl Ventures Is Betting $100 Million Fund on Education Startups
Aug 2015
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