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Charter School Growth Fund

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Investment thesis

Charter School Growth Fund invests in and supports entrepreneurial leaders creating, expanding, and replicating high-performing public charter schools that put underserved students on a path to college and career success. It operates across seed/early-stage and scale investments, provides structured/facilities finance and lending, and delivers impact support through practices covering academics, talent, leadership, operations, and policy/advocacy. The organization deploys over $100M annually in grants, loans, and contracts to charter networks nationally.

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

HQ
Denver, Colorado, US
Instruments
Grants · Debt
Founded
2005
Last 12 months
1 investment
AUM
$250M
Tracked investments
155

Team · 69 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Caroline Kemp Lopez· Partnerin

Former teacher and executive recruiter; a founding member of the CSGF Impact Team.

J. DeLano Ford· Partnerin

Leads CSGF scale investments in the Southeast; was COO of KIPP New Orleans Schools.

Patrick H. Jones II· Managing Director of CEO Leadership Practicein

Leads the CEO Leadership Practice, supporting charter school CEOs with tools and convenings.

Alex Busch· Partnerin

Leads CSGF's facility and finance supports and lending practice.

Kyle James· Investment Managerin

Supports portfolio members in Texas, Arizona, Idaho, and Utah to scale their impact.

Vanessa Reinertson· Investment Managerin

Supports West Coast portfolio members to scale their impact on students and families.

Abbie Klinghoffer· Vice President, Investor Relationsin

Builds partnerships for CSGF; previously helped New Schools for New Orleans develop partnerships.

Alicia Milner· Event Managerin

A Denver native and graduate of the city's public schools who supports the Impact Team.

Alicia Sewell· Director, Grants and Contracts Management

Manages $100M+ annually in grants, loans, and contracts, ensuring compliant and timely execution.

Amanda Salazar· Office Manager

Ensures smooth operation of CSGF's Denver office and supports hiring and onboarding.

Brian Louie· Vice President, Investor Relationsin

Builds partnerships with CSGF investors, drawing on cradle-to-career education experience.

Bridget Melancon Hoffman· Vice President, Investor Relationsin

Engages new and current investors, drawing on experience as a fundraiser and a funder.

Cherise Ortiz Cota· Vice President of Talent & Organizational Effectivenessin

Leads CSGF's talent strategy and function with a focus on people and equity.

Cindy Lung· Director of Data Products

Manages the data collection process and helps colleagues become active data consumers.

Cynden Porter· Chief of Staff to the CEO

Chief of Staff to the CEO, optimizing executive decision-making and strategic operations.

Dan Hess· Vice President of Data Science & Engineeringin

Focuses on making CSGF's analytics infrastructure scalable, reliable, and impactful.

David Currid· Director of Strategy & Integrationin

Former US Army infantry officer who now supports CSGF portfolio CEOs in driving impact.

Destiny Batchelor· Data Visualization Analyst

Designs dashboards to present insights and support data-informed decisions for stakeholders.

Donique Nobles Muhammad· Vice President, Seed

Supports single-site and early-stage charter networks to grow their impact.

Dylan Merriman· Director, Structured Financein

Uses real estate and finance experience to help portfolio members address facilities financing.

Edgar Rios· Director of Talentin

Leads CSGF's recruitment strategies to attract and hire high-caliber talent.

Edwine Michel· Chief of Staff to the President

Supports CSGF's portfolio; has held leadership roles in strategy, finance, talent, and operations.

Elena Thurman· Director, Innovation Teamin

Supports new ideas from and for the CSGF portfolio; a former teacher and school operations leader.

Holly McCoy· Data Managerin

Ensures the quality and accuracy of CSGF data through audit and validation systems.

Jason Shaad· Vice President and Practice Leader, Operations and Enrollmentin

Supports charter schools and networks with operations and finance solutions and best practices.

Jatziri Campos· Social Media Coordinator

Executes firm-wide social media strategies; a graduate of Noble Network in Chicago.

Jeff McGuire· Director of Communicationsin

Supports portfolio members' communications efforts and manages CSGF's external communications.

Jennifer McKibben· Director, Salesforce Administrationin

Optimizes user experiences and makes Salesforce work harder for the team.

Jose Gonzalez· Analytics Engineerin

Builds analytics infrastructure supporting reporting and analysis across CSGF and its portfolio.

Katie Patterson· Director of Learning & Community

Supports the Impact Team by designing programming that fosters connection and improvement.

Lena Vye· Evaluation and Insights Analystin

Supports development and refinement of CSGF's approach to school evaluation.

Libby Kindregan· Vice Presidentin

Uses education and banking experience to help portfolio members with facilities financing.

Natalia Chaparian· Community, Learning & Insights Project Manager

Combines systems, data, and collaboration to amplify shared learning and insights for CSGF leaders.

Pamela Inbasekaran· Chief Operating Officerin

Leads organizational effectiveness work; former EVP at Relay Graduate School of Education.

Rachel Amankulor· Director of Advocacy

Leads advocacy efforts for the portfolio of networks; formerly executive director of PennCAN.

Rebecca Muench· Accounting Managerin

Applies project management and accounting knowledge to help CSGF manage resources.

Ryan Lally· Vice President, Finance & Accountingin

Leads finance and accounting activities; inspired toward nonprofit work by world travels.

Shalonda Stanton· Executive Assistantin

A Chicago native who supports CSGF's president and portfolio investment team.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Charter School Growth Fund went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 146 of 155 portfolio companies

EdTech ×146Impact & Social Good ×76GovTech ×13Social ×5Healthtech ×3Future of Work ×2SaaS ×2AI & Machine Learning ×1

HQs:United States×139Puerto Rico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 38 portfolio companies
79%
solo founders
30 of 38 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×302 founders×8

What their founders studiedfrom 16 founders with field-of-study data

Business & Management ×7Social Sciences ×4Humanities ×2

Investments · 155 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2026 · 12024 · 12023 · 13 dated

Acs Idacs-id.orgin✓ verified

American Classical Schools of Idaho (ACSI) is a non-profit organization supporting the establishment and growth of tuition-free public charter schools across Idaho that teach classical education emphasizing virtuous living, traditional learning, and civic responsibility.

EdTechGovTechImpact & Social GoodIdaho, US

Libertyclassicalschoolslibertyclassicalschools.orgin✓ verified

Liberty Classical Schools operates a network of classical education campuses focused on intellectual depth and character formation.

EdTech

Jake Rodgers(Chief of Schools)in

Abqseabqse.orgin𝕏

Albuquerque School of Excellence (ASE) is a tuition-free public college preparatory K-12 school with a focus on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM).

EdTechAlbuquerque, US

Academycharterschoolacademycharterschool.orgin

The Academy Charter School is a public charter school serving students from kindergarten through grade 8 across multiple campuses.

EdTechWyandanch, US

Achievementfirstachievementfirst.orgin𝕏

Achievement First operates a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving K-12 students across three states, including those with disabilities and English language learners.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodNew Haven, US

Albuquerquecollegiatealbuquerquecollegiate.org

A charter school serving kindergarten through grade 8 students in Albuquerque, New Mexico, focused on college preparatory education with extended instructional time, low student-to-teacher ratios, and intensive academic support in literacy and mathematics.

EdTechAlbuquerque, US

Julia Burrola(Executive Director)

Alturasacademyalturasacademy.org

Alturas Academy is an IB-authorized public charter school network in Southeastern Idaho offering the full International Baccalaureate pathway (PYP, MYP, and DP) from elementary through high school.

EdTechIdaho Falls, US

Michelle Ball(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)

Ambitionprepambitionprep.org

Ambition Preparatory Charter School is a kindergarten through eighth-grade institution that provides college-preparatory curriculum with emphasis on literacy, language development, and character building.

EdTechJackson, US

Amigosporvidaamigosporvida.com

Amigos Por Vida is a public charter school in Houston that serves K-8 students, focusing on academic excellence and personal development through a relationship-based learning approach.

EdTechSocialHouston, US

Arcoirisschoolarcoirisschool.org

Arco Iris is a Spanish immersion school offering education to students, with facilities and events based in Beaverton, Oregon.

EdTechBeaverton, US

Artsk12artsk12.org𝕏

Arkansas Arts Academy is a public charter school offering arts-integrated education for students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade.

EdTech

Asathriveasathrive.org

Allegiance STEAM Academy Thrive (ASA) is a tuition-free public charter school in California serving students in grades TK-8 with a STEAM-focused, project-based curriculum.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

Ascendlearningascendlearning.orgin

Ascend is a charter school network operating multiple lower, middle, and high schools across Brooklyn serving students in the New York City area.

EdTechBrooklyn, US

Aspiraacademyaspiraacademy.org

ASPIRA Academy (Las Américas ASPIRA Academy) is a K-8 school offering academic programs along with extracurricular activities such as performing arts, athletics, clubs, extended before- and after-school care, and summer camp.

EdTechNewark, US

Atlas Public Schoolsatlaspublic.org

Atlas Public Schools is a charter school in St.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodSt. Louis, US

Autismcharterautismcharter.orgin𝕏

Arizona Autism Charter Schools is a tuition-free public charter school network in Arizona dedicated to educating students with autism using Applied Behavior Analysis and project-based learning approaches.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodPhoenix, US

Aventuranashvilleaventuranashville.org

Aventura Charter School is a bilingual, inclusive charter school located in Nashville that focuses on purposeful education and community change.

EdTechNashville, US

Beehiveacademybeehiveacademy.org𝕏

Beehive Science & Technology Academy is a free, public K-12 charter school in Sandy, Utah with a STEM focus spanning elementary, middle, and high school.

EdTechSandy, US

BELIEVE Schools 3 Schoolsbelieveschools.org

BELIEVE Schools operates a network of tuition-free public high schools in Indianapolis and St.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodIndianapolis, US

Brillaschoolsbrillaschools.orgin

Brilla Public Charter Schools operates K-8 schools following a classical education model with a focus on character development and blended learning.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodBronx, US

Brother Brian Carty(Founder, De La Salle Academy; Founding Board Member)Yeime Valle(Executive Director)in

Buffscibuffsci.org

BuffSci/RocSci operates K-12 charter schools with a science focus in Buffalo and Rochester, New York, offering elementary, middle, and high school programs plus pre-K.

EdTechBuffalo, US

Capccacapcca.orgin𝕏

A public high school in Sacramento offering career-focused education combining college coursework with hands-on learning and paid internships alongside industry partners.

EdTechFuture of WorkSacramento, US

Catalystpublicschoolscatalystpublicschools.orgin𝕏

A public school network offering kindergarten and elementary education programs for students.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodBremerton, US

Tatiana Epanchin(Founder)inAmanda Gardner(Founder)in

Centralqueensacademycentralqueensacademy.orgin

Central Queens Academy is a charter school network in Queens, New York serving newly immigrated families and English Language Learners through K-8 education integrated with literacy, standards-based academics, and culturally responsive support services.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodQueens, US

Ashish Kapadia(Executive Director)in

ChattAcademy Community School 1 School | TN Middlechattacademy.org

ChattAcademy Community School is a public charter school serving grades 6–12 that emphasizes bilingual education, problem-based learning, and character development.

EdTechChattanooga, US

Chattanoogaprepchattanoogaprep.com𝕏

Chattanooga Prep is a public charter school located in Chattanooga, Tennessee that provides education to young men regardless of socioeconomic background.

EdTechChattanooga, US

Ted Alling(Founder)Kelly Alling(Founder)

Citizensoftheworldcitizensoftheworld.orgin

Citizens of the World Charter Schools operates a network of charter schools designed to serve diverse communities and prepare students for success in a global society.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US

Laura Furlong(Chief Executive Officer)inJenifer Chon(Chief of Staff)inAndrew Hodgson(Executive Director of Growth and Strategy)inRasheed Thompson(Executive Director of Learning and Innovation)in

Clarksdale Collegiate 1 Schoolclarksdalecollegiate.org

Clarksdale Collegiate is a public charter school that operates as a fast-paced, dynamic educational environment with a strong commitment to teamwork and excellence.

EdTechClarksdale, US

Clayfulclayfulhealth.comNov 2023 · $7M

Clayful Health provides accessible mental health resources and support for children and adolescents.

Digital HealthEdTechHealthtechMental Health

Maria Barrera(Co-founder)inMelissa Pelochino(Chief Experience Officer & Co-Founder)in

Co-investorsEdovate CapitalReach CapitalCommon Sense VenturesOVO FundWisdom Ventures

Collegiate Academies 5 Schoolscollegiateacademies.org

Collegiate Academies is a network of charter schools operating in Louisiana that focuses on teacher recruitment and retention through competitive compensation and professional development.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodNew Orleans, US

Comp Sci High 1 School | NY Highcompscihigh.org

Computer Science High School is a public school in the Bronx that aims to transform education through a focus on computer science and educator-led change.

EdTechBronx, US

Conceptschoolsconceptschools.orgin

Concept Schools operates a network of 41 charter schools serving over 16,000 students, with a focus on academic outcomes such as high school graduation and scholarship attainment.

EdTech

Crownpointeacademycrownpointeacademy.org

Crown Pointe Academy is a K-12 school that admits students through an annual lottery system.

EdTechWestminster, US

Dayspring Academy 6 Schoolsdayspring.academy

Dayspring Academy is a tuition-free public charter school serving Pre-K through 12th grade in Pasco County that integrates arts into a rigorous academic curriculum designed to prepare students for college and careers.

EdTechPasco County, US

Daytonearlycollegedaytonearlycollege.org

Dayton Early College Academy operates a K-12 school system with multiple campuses (DECA Prep, DECA Middle, and DECA High) offering early college preparation and education.

EdTechDayton, US

Democracyprepdemocracyprep.orgin𝕏

Democracy Prep Public Schools operates a network of 10 public charter schools in New York serving about 3,500 students, focusing on college preparation and civic education.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US

Discovery Schools 4 Schoolsdiscoveryhsf.org𝕏

Discovery Health Sciences Foundation operates a network of open-enrollment charter schools in Louisiana, including three traditional campuses and one hybrid-virtual learning pod, serving over 3,300 students.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

Dove Schools 10 Schoolsdoveschools.orgin𝕏

Dove Schools is a network of public charter schools in Oklahoma founded in 2000 that emphasizes STEM education, college-career readiness, and character development.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodOklahoma, US

Dsstpublicschoolsdsstpublicschools.orgin𝕏

DSST Public Schools operates a network of free charter schools serving middle and high school students in Denver and Aurora, with a focus on STEM education.

EdTechGovTechImpact & Social GoodDenver, US

Nella García Urban(Chief Executive Officer)inAntwan Wilson(President)in

Durhamcharterdurhamcharter.org

Durham Charter School is a K-12 public charter school in Durham, North Carolina serving more than 1,350 students.

EdTechDurham, US

Eagleridgeacademyeagleridgeacademy.org

Eagle Ridge Academy of Brooklyn Center is a school enrolling students in Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade for the 2026-27 school year.

EdTechBrooklyn Center, US

Eastmountainhigheastmountainhigh.netin

East Mountain is a college-preparatory charter school in New Mexico offering an inquiry-based, liberal arts curriculum with leadership, athletics, and wraparound student supports.

EdTech

Ebrookeebrooke.orgin𝕏

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of public charter schools in Boston serving over 2,200 students in grades K-12, with a focus on providing academically rigorous education to predominantly Black and Latinx students in underserved communities.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodBoston, US

Jon Clark(Co-Director)in

BoardBrett Peiser(CEO of Uncommon Schools)

Ednovate 8 Schoolsednovate.orgin

Ednovate operates a network of public, tuition-free college-preparatory high schools in Los Angeles and Orange County serving first-generation college-bound students from underserved communities.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US

Oliver Sicat(Founder)in

Elevate Academy 5 Schoolselevate208.org

Elevate Academy is a school of choice in Idaho serving at-risk students who are not succeeding in traditional educational settings.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodCaldwell, US

Empower Community Schoolempoweral.org𝕏

Empower Community School provides personalized K-12 education focused on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

Empowercareerandcollegeprepempowercareerandcollegeprep.org

Empower Memphis Career and College Prep is a public education nonprofit serving students in Memphis through differentiated instruction, career simulations, internships, and leadership development to prepare them for college and career success.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodMemphis, US

Encompass Community School 1 School | TN Elementaryencompassnashville.org

Encompass is a tuition-free public community school in Davidson County, Tennessee, currently enrolling grades K-4 and expanding to K-8.

EdTechNashville, US

Equitas Academy 7 Schoolsequitasacademy.org𝕏

Equitas Academy operates educational programs for students, offering multiple academy tracks and a collegiate high school.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodLos Angeles, US

Ethosclassicalethosclassical.org𝕏

Ethos Classical Charter School is a tuition-free public K-8 charter school in the Atlanta area offering a classical, research-based curriculum with a two-teacher-per-classroom model and daily arts instruction.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodAtlanta, US

Emily Castillo Leon(Founder)

Excelacademyexcelacademy.orgin

Excel Academy is a tuition-free charter public school in Massachusetts with a mission of preparing students for life beyond high school and college and for engaging in their communities.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodBoston, US

Excelcenterexcelcenter.org𝕏

The Excel Center is a tuition-free public charter high school for adults operated by Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana, offering support services including on-site childcare, transportation assistance, and college credit and industry-recognized certification courses.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodIndianapolis, US

Excellencecommunityschoolsexcellencecommunityschools.orgin𝕏

Excellence Community Schools operates a network of 17 tuition-free charter schools serving K-8 students in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodBronx, US

Dr. Charlene Reid(Principal)in

Forteprepforteprep.org

Forte Prep is a tuition-free middle and high school serving grades 5-12 in Queens, New York, combining rigorous academics with creative, technological, and leadership development to prepare students for college and beyond.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodQueens, US

Damali Caine(Founding Campus Director)

Fortune School 10 Schoolsfortuneschool.org𝕏

Fortune School is a tuition-free public charter school network offering college-prep education from TK through 12th grade, along with teacher credentialing and master's programs for educators.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodSacramento, US

Rex FortuneinMargaret Fortune

Freedomprepfreedomprep.org𝕏

Freedom Preparatory Academy is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving PreK-12 students in Memphis, TN and Birmingham, AL.

EdTechMemphis, US

Friendshipschoolsfriendshipschools.orgin𝕏

Friendship Schools operates public charter schools focused on providing academic excellence and preparing students for college and career success.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodWashington, US

Donald L. HensePatricia A. Brantley(Chief Executive Officer)

Frontier Schools 4 Schoolsfrontierschools.org𝕏

Frontier Schools operates a network of four charter schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 in Kansas City, Missouri, with over 1,600 enrolled students across elementary, middle, and high school campuses.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodSector AgnosticKansas City, US

Gemprepgemprep.org

Gem Prep is a K-12 free public charter school offering rigorous, personalized education designed to prepare students for college success through innovative use of technology.

EdTechDeary, US

Gestaltcsgestaltcs.orgin𝕏

Gestalt operates a network of schools that combine teacher-led instruction with integrated technology to deliver personalized education.

EdTechImpact & Social GoodMemphis, US

Yetta Lewis(Co-founder and CEO)inDerwin Sisnett(Co-founder)in

Other

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

BobhopeschoolCaslvElevatechartersJamesirwinKippbayareaKipplaMckeelschoolsReachacsWylees

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Charter School Growth Fund made?
Charter School Growth Fund has 155 tracked investments, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What sectors does Charter School Growth Fund focus on?
Charter School Growth Fund focuses on EdTech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is Charter School Growth Fund located?
Charter School Growth Fund is headquartered in Denver, US.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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Inside 'The Founders': Darryl Cobb, Charter School Growth Fund

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