Edovate Capital
Impact investorDenver · Seed · 2 people tracked
Investment thesis
Edovate invests exclusively in K12 education technology, driven by the belief that education is a powerful lever for opportunity and social impact. Beyond capital, the team acts as experienced operators, former product managers, and parents who partner closely with founders. They provide flexible funding via equity and/or debt aligned to impact and growth goals, and prefer to invest early and work side-by-side with entrepreneurs. Their deep K12 expertise and network of school and policy leaders help portfolio companies navigate go-to-market challenges and scale in a capital-efficient way. Edovate emphasizes long-term partnership and multiple funding pathways to support lasting education change.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 2 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 29 of 33 portfolio companiesEdTech ×26AI & Machine Learning ×12SaaS ×12Cybersecurity ×3Fintech ×3GovTech ×3Digital Health ×2Healthtech ×2
HQs:United States×14
Investments · 33 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2023 · 22019 · 12015 · 36 dated
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactKapor CapitalUrban InnovationImpact EngineReach Capital
ClassWallet provides a digital wallet platform for managing public funds securely and transparently, serving government agencies, nonprofits, and K-12 schools.
EdTechFintechGovTechMiami, US
Jamie Rosenberg(Founder and Executive Chairman)in
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsBrentwood AssociatesFlorida FundersMC CapitalStand Together Ventures LabTechstarsAlpaca VC+2 more
Clayful offers on-demand, text-based coaching for K-12 students, connecting them with trained coaches within 60 seconds to help with school stress, friendships, confidence, routines, and other everyday challenges.
Digital HealthEdTechMental Health
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsReach Capital
Curipod provides teacher-led, whole-class lessons in which students read, write, and discuss, offering real-time AI feedback on student writing and reports that help teachers identify learning gaps and differentiate instruction.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsSondo Capital
CurvePoint builds Wi-Fi-based sensing technology that uses an AI layer to interpret how ambient wireless signals change as people and objects move, detecting movement, threats, and concealed weapons without cameras or recordings.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityIoTPittsburgh, US
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsReach Capital
CyberNut provides phishing simulation training, gamified security micro-lessons, and automated email threat removal built specifically for K-12 school districts.
CybersecurityEdTechSaaS
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
EveryDay Labs provides behavioral science-based tools and family support services to help schools improve student attendance.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Todd Rogers(Co-founder & Chief Scientist)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsCity LightRethink ImpactBonsal Capital
Helps school districts scale up PreK-12 attendance initiatives using behavioral science, data science, and evidence-based family communication; reduced absences by 12% at LAUSD.
GoGuardian provides AI-powered web filtering, classroom management, and threat detection software for K-12 schools to enhance student safety and productivity.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTech
Tyler Shaddix(Founder)in
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsGolub GrowthTiger Global Management
Hello World CS provides a year-round K–12 computer science and AI literacy curriculum, using project-based learning, VR-enhanced experiences, and ready-to-run lesson plans with live support.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Sabina Bharwani(Founder)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Inspirit is an interactive 3D platform for creating and experiencing science simulations, aimed at students learning science and STEM.
EdTechGaming
Aditya(Co-founder)Amrutha Vasan(Co-founder)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
KickUp provides a platform for K-12 school districts to manage professional development, coaching logs, surveys, and evaluations, helping educators track and improve their professional learning.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHR TechSaaSWashington, US
Jeremy Rogoff(CEO)Vicky(COO)Victoria Kinzig(Executive Officer, Director)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsImagine K12Lighthouse Network Ventures LlcRittenhouse VenturesRobin Hood VenturesSustainVCImpact Engine
Kiddom provides a platform combining high-quality instructional materials with digital tools including gradebook, lesson planning, and AI-powered features to help K-12 teachers and administrators manage curriculum and instruction more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Ahsan Rizvi(Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer)Abbas Manjee(Co-Founder and Chief Academic Officer)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsKhosla VenturesOwl VenturesAltos Ventures
LitLab builds a digital reading-practice tool that helps teachers differentiate content and engage early readers using science-of-reading principles.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsBetter Ventures Central Llc
Lunch offers an early-payment program that lets government vendors get same-day funds on invoices already approved by cities and counties, with each paid invoice reported to commercial credit bureaus to build the vendor's commercial credit profile.
FintechGovTechSaaS
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsFinancial Venture StudioJoint EffectsMudita VentureNomad Venture Partners, LlcRestive Ventures
MagicSchool is an AI platform designed for schools that helps teachers with lesson planning, student support, and feedback, while enabling students to develop AI skills.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechDenver, US
Adeel Khan(Founder & CEO)inTodd Tobin(Executive Officer)James Biven(Executive Officer)
BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inChristina Melas-Kyriazi(Director)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesGSV VenturesRange VCService Provider CapitalRethink Capital PartnersValor Equity Partners
Wrightstown, US
John Learning Moscatiello(Executive Officer)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Marker Learning provides software tools to special education departments for conducting student evaluations more efficiently and accessibly.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechHealthtechSaaS
Stefan(Co-founder)Emily(Co-founder)Stefan Bauer(Co-Founder and CEO)inDr. Samuel O. Ortiz(Chief Clinical Officer)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsAndreessen HorowitzBONDCherry VenturesDivergent InvestmentsExpafirstminute capital+8 more
Omella provides in-person card readers and payment tools for schools to accept payments for concessions, fundraisers, dances, and club/sports activities, with features like ID validation, check-ins, goal bars, and cash tracking.
EdTechFintechSaaS
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsStand Together Ventures LabSocially Financed
Paper provides personalized academic support services to K-12 schools, including tutoring, 24/7 support, and after-school enrichment programs designed to build student confidence and academic skills.
EdTech
Philip Cutler(Founder & CEO)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsBirchmere VenturesBullpen CapitalFounderFuelFramework Venture PartnersIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Sapphire Ventures+1 more
Pear Deck Learning is an all-in-one instructional platform for K-12 teachers that combines lesson planning, interactive delivery, differentiated practice, and assessment tools.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechIowa City, US
Dan Sweeney(Secretary)Michal Eynon-Lynch(President)Riley Eynon-Lynch(Vice-President)Stuart Anthony Showalter(Treasurer)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsGrowth Street PartnersHyde Park Venture Partners
Reading Futures provides live, online reading intervention for older struggling students in grade four and up who read far below grade level, including those with dyslexia, learning loss, or emerging English proficiency.
EdTech
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsRethink Capital Partners
Red House is a K-12-focused knowledge brokerage and social impact venture capital firm that works pro-bono with school and district leaders to identify high-need problems and then invests in and curates emerging education technology companies.
EdTechImpact & Social GoodNew York, US
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Renaissance provides pre-K–12 assessment, reading, and math solutions on a connected instructional platform that gives educators data-driven insights and tools to personalize learning and track student progress.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSWisconsin Rapids, US
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsLumos Capital GroupW Capital Partners
SchoolMint provides enrollment management software for K-12 schools and districts, serving large school systems as well as individual schools.
EdTechGovTechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Jinal Jhaveri(Executive Officer, Director)Forum Desai(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndre Bliznyuk(Director)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsFresco CapitalGovtech FundKapor CapitalNelstone VenturesZenStone Venture Capital
SmartPass is a digital hall pass and student accountability platform for K-12 schools, letting educators manage passes, room capacities, pass limits, virtual queues, and student IDs while tracking student location and missed class time.
EdTechSaaSEagleville, US
Peter Luba(Founder)Steve Kupfer(Director)Daniel Bontempo(Executive Officer, Director)Dhruv Sringari(Founder)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Story2 teaches storytelling skills to help individuals craft personal narratives for college admissions, career transitions, and professional growth.
ConsumerCreator EconomyEdTechFuture of WorkNew York City, US
Carol Barash(Executive Officer, Director)Moshiur Tarafdar(Executive Officer)Jack Scotti(Executive Officer)
BoardJeremy Johnson(Director)Wilfred Wong(Director)
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsTechstars
Swing Therapeutics develops treatments for chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, with clinical and research input from psychologists and pain management experts.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsJAZZ Venture PartnersMetrodora VenturesGV (Google Ventures)Kapor CapitalMoment Ventures, LlcOwl Ventures+1 more
Swing operates a technology platform that connects qualified substitute teachers with schools and districts facing educator shortages.
EdTechHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Michael Teng(Executive Officer, Director)Asha Visweswaran(Executive Officer, Director)Laura Melahn(Director)David Su(Director)
BoardSteve Kupfer(Director)inAmit Patel(Director)in
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsImagine K12Moment Ventures, LlcOwl VenturesRunway Growth CapitalUlu VenturesReach Capital
TeachFX provides artificial intelligence-powered classroom observation and feedback software for K-12 educators to improve teaching practices and foster more equitable student engagement through analysis of classroom conversations.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Jamie Poskin(Founder & CEO)inBerk Coker(Co-founder & CTO)in
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesNewfund CapitalUlu VenturesVista Venture PartnersOsage Venture Partners
ThinkCERCA develops K-12 writing software and curriculum designed to teach critical thinking skills to students through structured literacy instruction.
EdTech
Eileen Murphy
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsPlum Alley InvestmentsGingerbread CapitalImpact Engine
MathTrack is a job-embedded professional development and teacher licensure program that helps bachelor's degree holders become licensed secondary math teachers through asynchronous online coursework and a classroom residency at their current school.
EdTech
PartnerGraham Forman· solo GP
Co-investorsElevate VenturesStout Street Capital
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Swing · foxnews.com · Aug 16, 2026

ClassWallet · tippahnews.com · Jul 17, 2026
Magic School · newmarketpitch.com · Jun 29, 2026
Paper · finsmes.com · May 7, 2026
Marker Learning · startupintros.com · Apr 13, 2026
GoGuardian · nasdaqprivatemarket.com · Aug 16, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Edovate Capital invest at?
- Edovate Capital invests at the Seed stage.
- What is Edovate Capital's typical check size?
- Edovate Capital typically writes checks of $100K.
- What sectors does Edovate Capital focus on?
- Edovate Capital focuses on AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Fintech, Healthtech, Impact & Social Good, SaaS.
- Where is Edovate Capital located?
- Edovate Capital is headquartered in Denver, US.
- Does Edovate Capital lead rounds?
- Yes, Edovate Capital leads investment rounds.
- Who does Edovate Capital co-invest with?
- Edovate Capital most often shares deals with American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact, Growth Street Partners, Kapor Capital, among 4 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamInvestor Connect - 411 - Graham Forman of Edovate Capital
Hall Martin · Graham Forman
Graham Forman of Edovate Capital
TEN Capital Network · Graham Forman
Investor Perspectives on Education: Featuring Graham Forman of Edovate Capital
Hall Martin · Graham Forman
Seed-stage investing in EdTech with Graham Forman of Edovate Capital
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How do you grow an EdTech Startup? With Graham Forman of Edovate Capital
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