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Appian Education Ventures

Venture capital

Boston · Pre-Seed–Seed · 6 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Appian Education Ventures focuses on building and investing in education businesses with global reach and lasting impact on students. Its approach rests on three principles: investing in the timeless fundamentals of education such as expert educators, strong curriculum, and immersive learning experiences; backing global players capable of fostering cross-cultural learning environments that the firm views as essential for the next generation; and improving student outcomes through outcome-based technological innovation. The firm pairs forward-thinking educators with seasoned business experts, leveraging global operational expertise to create sustainable, transformative educational ventures.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Seed
HQ
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Leads rounds
Follows
Instruments
Equity

Team · 6 people

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Luis García de Brigard· Founder & Managing Partnerin

Former CEO for the Americas of Inspired Education and former Deputy Minister of K-12 Education of Colombia. He has served on boards including Teach for All, Harvard's Laspau and the Global Education Innovation Initiative, and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and a Master's in Education from Harvard.

Laura Cepeda· Partnerin

Former COO for the Americas of Inspired Education and an experienced operator of K12 international schools. She previously led Learning and Development for BCG in the Middle East and consulted across the Americas and Europe, and holds a BA from Davidson College with advanced studies in China.

Felipe Arango· Principalin

Former Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company focused on energy, consumer finance and social/public sectors. He advised Colombia's Deputy Minister of Housing and organizations like Grupo Salta and La Alianza Educativa, and holds a Master's in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School.

Mateo Samper· Operating Partner – Americasin

Operating Partner for the Americas.

Satoshi Mitsuishi· Operating Partner – East Asiain

Operating Partner for East Asia.

Alejandra Vargas· Executive Assistantin

Executive Assistant with over nine years of experience at McKinsey & Company, providing administrative support to multiple executives including calendar management, meeting coordination and travel logistics.

Frequently asked questions

What stage does Appian Education Ventures invest at?
Appian Education Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
What sectors does Appian Education Ventures focus on?
Appian Education Ventures focuses on EdTech.
Where is Appian Education Ventures located?
Appian Education Ventures is headquartered in Boston, US.
Does Appian Education Ventures lead rounds?
Appian Education Ventures typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.

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