How many investments has Brass Ring Ventures made?

Brass Ring Ventures has 33 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.

What stage does Brass Ring Ventures invest at?

Brass Ring Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.

What sectors does Brass Ring Ventures focus on?

Brass Ring Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech.

Where is Brass Ring Ventures located?

Brass Ring Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.

Who does Brass Ring Ventures co-invest with?

Brass Ring Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Aspira Capital, Chloe Capital, among 21 tracked co-investors.

Brass Ring Ventures

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New York · Pre-Seed–Series A · 29 people tracked

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Brass Ring Ventures backs founding teams building infrastructure for the future of learning and work, spanning early childhood care, K-12 and higher education innovation, workforce development, and upskilling/reskilling. The firm targets four investment areas: early success systems supporting early childhood development and work-life balance; institutional efficiency technology for schools, universities, and training providers; platforms building social and emotional capital; and infrastructure preparing the future workforce. Its operator-led model runs a selective Growth Studio where the team embeds with a small number of companies pre-investment to make them venture-ready, then invests in the most compelling participants and follows on in Series A.

Invests inAI & Machine Learning Consumer EdTech Future of Work HR Tech Miami New York United States

Source: firm website, verified Aug 16, 2026.

Stage

Pre-Seed–Series A

New York, US

Instruments

Equity

Founded

2025

Tracked investments

Acquisitions

Team · 29 people

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Miriam Altman-Reyes· Founding CEO & Managing Partner· Miami, Florida, United Statesin

An exited founder and CEO with nearly 20 years in education, workforce, social enterprise, and technology, who led her prior edtech company to a 2022 exit to PowerSchool. She advises startup leaders on business strategy, go-to-market, fundraising, and financial management.

Sumit Singh· Lead Operating & Investing Partner· New York, New York, United Statesin

An executive experienced in financial, operational, legal, and M&A functions across VC- and PE-backed companies, having guided organizations from early stage to post-IPO including an exit to PowerSchool. He helps founders align financial and business goals with long-term vision.

Satra Hawkins· Operating Partner, US Market Entry· United Statesin

Adam Clark· Practitioner Advisor

Superintendent of Mt. Diablo Unified School District.

Darin Kelberlau· Practitioner Advisor

Executive Director of Assessment at Millard Public Schools.

Dawit Kibreab· NYC DOE Procurement Leadin

A former NYC DOE staffer of eight years who managed technology implementation projects including ShopDOE and the FAMIS budget portal, now helping BRV companies navigate NYC DOE procurement.

Eric Yoak· Practitioner Advisor

Assistant Principal at NYC DOE (HS District 15).

Graham Browne· Practitioner Advisor

Founder and CEO of Forte Prep Academy Charter School.

Heather Tow-Yick· Practitioner Advisor

Superintendent of Issaquah School District.

Jaahred Thomas· Senior Advisor, Fundraising & Fund Strategy

An investment professional bridging public markets, venture, and corporate strategy, currently a Founding Partner at Connectivity Ventures Fund and COO at Cardiff Associates, with 17 years in institutional equity sales at firms including JPMorgan and Oppenheimer. He advises BRV on fund strategy and LP relationships.

Jane Stavem· Practitioner Advisor

Deputy Commissioner at the Nebraska Department of Education.

Jillian Taylor· Operating Partner, Marketing & Editorial Strategy· Tacoma, Washington, United Statesin

An edtech marketing veteran with over 20 years of experience, having held sales and marketing leadership roles at Wireless Generation/Amplify, TeachBoost, and Kinvolved through acquisitions. She helps founders craft brand stories and secure early deals.

Jim Mylen· Executive Advisor· New York City Metropolitan Areain

An edtech executive and investor with a 30-year track record, formerly SVP and President of Amplify Education and Senior Advisor for Education at Emerson Collective. He helps the firm anticipate industry trends and informs investment strategy.

Joe Mullikin· Practitioner Advisor

Executive Director of Business Services at North Boone CUSD 200.

Joël Reyes· Operating Partner, AI Development & Operations· United Statesin

An operations and AI integration specialist with 20 years across startups and corporates, formerly SVP of Global Operations at a public company and Head of US Operations at an early-stage Colombian startup. He helps founders deploy AI tools and build go-to-market motions.

John Boyle· Operating Partner, Go-to-Market Strategy· New York City Metropolitan Areain

A SaaS leader with 15 years of experience helping startups move from founder-led sales to repeatable commercial execution, providing sales coaching, operations design, and revenue forecasting to portfolio founders.

John Krull· Practitioner Advisor

President of Tech Reformers and former CIO of Seattle Public Schools and CTO of Oakland Unified School District.

Lauren Altman· Director of Marketing and Operationsin

With a background in strategic partnerships and marketing, she streamlines processes, executes marketing strategies, and optimizes business functions for the firm and its portfolio companies.

Leigh Ann Putman· Practitioner Advisor

Executive Director of Metropolitan RESA.

Margo Reynolds· Operating Partner, Brand & Communications Strategyin

A communications strategist with over 20 years in K-12 education focused on digital engagement and social justice, who builds mission-driven brands and designs messaging strategies for portfolio companies.

Marisa Porges· Practitioner Advisor

Former Head of School at The Baldwin School.

Mark Schwarz· Practitioner Advisor

Superintendent of Ridgewood Public Schools.

Martin Schneider· Senior Advisorin

A financial strategist and serial entrepreneur, most recently Managing Partner at hedge fund Fine Capital Partners and founder of Health Pages. He advises the firm on fund strategy and governance.

Matthew Webster· Operating Partner, Tech Infrastructure, Talent, & AI

A technology leader who has held CTO roles at EnGen, engage2learn, Kinvolved, Global Citizen, and Schoolnet, with two exits (Pearson and PowerSchool). He helps founders develop technology roadmaps and evaluate technical talent.

Maxeme Tuchman· Operating Partner, B2C Strategy & Operations

An exited founder and operator in consumer and education tech who founded and scaled Caribu to an exit to Mattel. She advises founders on venture fundraising, product development, and lean consumer growth.

Miguel Jena· Associate Designer· Harare, Zimbabwein

A graphic and web designer specializing in low-/no-code platforms with over five years in the startup ecosystem and a focus on impact-led design solutions, previously at African Leadership University.

Runy Pswarayi· Operating Partner, Brand & Creative Design· San Francisco Bay Areain

A creative director with over 20 years fueling edtech startups and organizations through strategic design, previously shaping Kinvolved's identity through its PowerSchool acquisition. He helps portfolio founders build cohesive brand experiences.

Tommy Chang· Practitioner Advisor

CEO of New Teacher Center and former Superintendent of Boston Public Schools.

Zach Silverstein· Executive Advisor· Brooklyn, New York, United Statesin

An investor, advisor, and operator who served as COO of Wireless Generation and President of Amplify through a major acquisition. He advises on strategy, risk mitigation, and scaling operations.

What they invest in

from 24 of 33 portfolio companies

EdTech ×22AI & Machine Learning ×13SaaS ×12Future of Work ×6Enterprise Software ×4HR Tech ×4Fintech ×3Healthtech ×3

HQs:United States×12Canada×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 14 portfolio companies

57%

solo founders

8 of 14 mapped founding teams

40%

repeat founders

of 15 founders with career history

Founding team size:solo founder×82 founders×43 founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 14 founders with education data

Harvard University ×3Stanford University Graduate School of Business ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 13 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×5Computer Science ×4

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×5 Y Combinator ×2

Investments · 33 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

Arbolgrowarbol.com in 𝕏

Arbol is a student financial success platform that helps higher education institutions improve enrollment, retention, and completion by guiding students through financial aid decisions and requirements.

EdTechFintechImpact & Social GoodSaaSBuffalo, US

Siddhartha Jha(Executive Officer, Director)inBen Andre(Executive Officer, Director)Osho Jha(Executive Officer)Philippe Heilberg(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsLaunch NY Techstars VC 414 WNY Impact Investment Fund

Blume Methodblumemethod.com

On-demand training and workflow tools helping K-12 educators create individualized education plans (IEPs).

Bonsaihellobonsai.com in 𝕏Acquired

Bonsai is an all-in-one platform for agencies and small businesses that combines project management, time tracking, invoicing, and client relationship management in a single integrated system.

B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaSBoulder, US

Matt Nish(Founder)in

Co-investorsMatrix Sparkland Capital Y Combinator Acre Venture Partners Congruent Fall Line Capital +1 more

Campgroundcampground.fyi in

Campground provides a platform for social impact programs and nonprofit organizations to consolidate fragmented tools and manage program data, allowing teams to focus on outcomes rather than administrative overhead.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkGovTechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Sruti Bharat(CEO)in

ClassBankclassbank.com 𝕏

ClassBank is a free digital classroom economy platform where K-12 students earn virtual classroom dollars for positive behavior, hold classroom jobs, manage bank accounts, pay bills, and spend in a class store.

EdTechFintechSaaS

Abby Coyle(Cofounder)

Dailyhumandailyhuman.com inMay 2023

Dailyhuman develops science-backed training and approaches validated by top-tier doctors, operators, and researchers for applications in healthcare, education, and research contexts.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Josh Roenitz(Founder & CEO)in Kim Bach(Co-founder & Partnerships)inJoshua Roentiz(Executive Officer, Director)

Doowiidoowii.io in

Doowii offers an AI-based analytics platform that consolidates an education institution's existing data sources into one place so staff can ask questions and get answers without needing a dedicated data analytics team.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechLos Angeles, US

Ben Dodson(CEO & Founder)inMatthew Young(Head of CX & Founder)inBenjamin D(Founder)Patricia Dodson(Chief of Staff)in

Co-investorsAvesta Fund Better Ventures Central Llc GSV Ventures

Edbinderedbinder.com

Edbinder uses AI matching to connect bilingual educators from Latin America with K-12 teaching positions in the U.S. and internationally, offering automated candidate screening and direct communication tools for recruiters and schools.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechHR TechMarketplaces

Edlightedlight.com in

EdLight is an AI-powered platform that analyzes handwritten student math work to identify mastery levels and provide teachers with instructional guidance and data insights.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsBackstage Capital Equal Opportunity Ventures

EDUCATION MODIFIED, INCeducationmodified.com in 𝕏

EdMod provides a collaboration platform for co-teaching teams to share lesson plans, strategies, and accommodations for students with learning challenges.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

GoSproutgosprout.app in

GoSprout connects job seekers with employers through apprenticeships and pre-apprenticeship programs, with a focus on creating workforce development pathways for underserved communities.

Climate TechEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSMiami, US

Carlos Vazquez(Founder)in

Co-investorsTechstars

HOKALIhokali.com in 𝕏

HOKALI partners with schools to deliver and manage enrichment programs for students, helping schools expand learning opportunities and connect students with activities aligned to their interests.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US

Ignacio Viau(Founder/CEO)in Tomás Bisi(Co-Founder & CTO)in Tomas Bisi(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsY Combinator Neer Venture Partners Nomad Venture Partners, Llc

Imagilabsimagilabs.com in 𝕏

imagi provides an AI literacy and computer science curriculum for K-12 students, offering guided projects, teacher-ready lessons, and safe access to real-world AI tools.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Co-investorsBrighteye Ventures

Inkwireinkwire.co in 𝕏

Inkwire provides a project design tool and digital portfolio platform for educators to create project-based curriculum and assess student learning in real-world contexts.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSan Francisco, US

Aatash Parikh(Founder)in

Co-investorsSamvid Ventures Techstars

Inner Peak AIinnerpeak.ai in

Inner Peak provides 24/7 personalized mental wellness support for high school and college students through an AI-powered platform.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechMental HealthMaumee, US

Sean Wheelock(Co-Founder & CEO)in Ben Anandappa(Co-Founder & CTO)in

Co-investorsTechstars Samvid Ventures

Legit Leaderlegitleader.com

Legit Leader offers AI-powered coaching, human executive coaching, and district-wide programs for K-12 school and district leaders, trained on education research across leadership domains such as staff development, instruction, student behavior, and wellness.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Eldridge Gilbert III

ManifestEDmanifested.com in

Manifest provides AI-powered business intelligence and assistant tools designed specifically for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), including metrics dashboards, personalized guidance, and community support.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSToledo, US

Sarah Horn(Chief Executive Officer)in Zack Avshalomov(Chief Product and Technology Officer)inAshley Bittner(Director)Renee Beaumont(Director)

BoardDavid Blake(Director)Allison Salisbury(Director)

Co-investorsKalos Ventures Workshop Venture Partners Gratitude Railroad

My Robinmy-robin.com in 𝕏

Robin provides live coaching and curriculum-based support services for schools to help students develop social-emotional skills and strengthen school culture.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental HealthNew York, US

Sonesh Thadani(Executive Officer, Director)David Kleinhandler(Director)

OKO LABS, INC.okolabs.ai in 𝕏

OKO provides an AI-powered platform offering games and puzzles designed for small group instruction in upper elementary classrooms, combining academic learning with social-emotional development.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Laurence Holt(Co-founder)Matt Miller(Co-founder)in

Shoelaceshoelacelearning.com in

Shoelace (also branded as Dreamscape) is an adaptive learning platform that presents rigorous reading comprehension practice as a game to build reading stamina and accelerate literacy growth.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGaming

Co-investorsConcrete Ventures Samsung Next UCeed Funds Endeavor Catalyst

Topiatopia.io in 𝕏

Topia builds browser-based custom virtual worlds with spatial video chat, letting communities host thousands of people in branded 2.5D environments accessible from any device.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsBonfire Ventures NewView Capital Notion Capital Seven Seven Six Workday Ventures

Unruly Splatsunrulysplats.com 𝕏

Unruly Splats develops an approach to teaching computer science and coding to children that moves away from isolated, screen-based, sedentary activities.

EdTechFuture of Work

Co-investorsAspira Capital Chloe Capital NextFab Ventures Walnut Venture Associates Amazon Alexa Fund LearnLaunch +1 more

Unruly Studiosunruly-studios.com in 𝕏

Unruly Studios provides active learning software for K-5 classrooms and after-school programs, combining hands-on STEM activities with motion-based games in coding, math, and music to balance screen time.

AI & Machine LearningConsumerEdTechGamingIoTJamaica Plain, US

Bryanne Leeming(Founder)inMichael Bonham inDAVID KUNITZ(Director)MICHAEL MARSH(Director)WILLIAM NYHAN(Director)

Co-investorsAspira Capital Chloe Capital Techstars LearnLaunch Owl Ventures

Vocatingvocating.ai in

Vocating is an AI-based "Human Agency OS" that guides people through a sequence of defining their identity, running experiments, capturing signals, and converting them into market-validated income and career positioning.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR Tech

Yochai Korn(Founder)in

Youthfullyyouthfully.com in 𝕏

Youthfully provides 1-on-1 virtual coaching to high school students and parents to help them navigate university admissions, career planning, and personal development.

EdTechCalgary, CA

Joel Nicholson(Co-founder & CEO)inNader Karass

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

ImagiManifestOkoPilotcityRobinTechfunicTomiWelfie

Portfolio news

latest coverage across their companies

Sell or Invest in Doowii Stock Pre-IPO

Doowii · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Apr 3, 2026

Bonsai Health Raises $7M in Seed Funding

Bonsai · finsmes.com · Sep 25, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Brass Ring Ventures made?: Brass Ring Ventures has 33 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does Brass Ring Ventures invest at?: Brass Ring Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
What sectors does Brass Ring Ventures focus on?: Brass Ring Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech.
Where is Brass Ring Ventures located?: Brass Ring Ventures is headquartered in New York, US.
Who does Brass Ring Ventures co-invest with?: Brass Ring Ventures most often shares deals with Techstars, Aspira Capital, Chloe Capital, among 21 tracked co-investors.

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