Juvo Ventures
Venture capitalActively deployingSalt Lake City · Pre-Seed–Seed · 20 people tracked
Investment thesis
Juvo Ventures believes that technology-enabled innovation at scale can transform education and work systems globally. The firm backs entrepreneurs developing practical, scalable solutions that enhance accessibility, affordability, and effectiveness of educational delivery and healthcare talent systems from early childhood through adulthood.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's websiteGeneral Partner and Investment Committee member with extensive finance and technology experience including 11 years at AT&T leading finance and strategy across telecom and advertising. Previously co-founded a medical imaging startup in Singapore and conducted machine learning research. Currently serves as CFO of Western Governors University focused on scaling learner-centered education models.
General Partner and Investment Committee member with over two decades of technology leadership experience across retail, supply chain, banking, payments, and manufacturing sectors. Served as Senior Vice President at Sterling Commerce and General Manager at Amazon, and later drove significant revenue and customer growth as President and COO of Needle. Currently President of Western Governors University.
Managing Director overseeing fund management and reporting to the General Partnership. Holds a J.D. from J. Reuben Clark School of Law and is a licensed Utah attorney. Assisted in launching Juvo's inaugural fund and has invested in 21 portfolio companies.
Principal with over 10 years in EdTech strategy, corporate development, and investment management. Led startup investments across multiple regions at WGU, managed early-stage deal execution, and supported corporate development initiatives in innovative financing solutions. Board observer at Mursion. Holds MBA in Finance and Investments and CFA charter.
Principal with over 10 years spanning growth and seed-stage investing, fundraising, and fund operations. Investment and operating focus on fintech, data security, infrastructure, and edtech sectors. Previously served as Head of Strategic Finance and Chief of Staff at PassiveLogic and held progressive roles at Mercato Partners.
Senior Associate previously working at Goldman Sachs as an Associate in Corporate Treasury Division, focusing on liquidity forecasting. Completed various internships in financial services. Holds Master of Science in Finance from University of Utah.
Staff Attorney providing legal support including legal diligence, investment document drafting and negotiation, and corporate and securities law counsel. Previously practiced as associate attorney with experience in commercial litigation and real estate transactions. Law clerk to U.S. District Court judge after law school.
Executive Assistant with over a decade of experience supporting senior leadership and managing complex operations across real estate, legal, and professional services. Strong background in document management, systems organization, and operational efficiency in high-growth environments.
Controller managing financial reporting, accounting, and year-end matters with 16 years of public accounting experience. Licensed CPA since 2004 with background in public companies, nonprofits, and technology companies. Works closely with third-party administrator Cornerstone.
Advisor serving as Managing Partner of Pelion Venture Partners since 2002, leading four successful funds focused on backing disruptive technology entrepreneurs. Previously directed venture strategy at Novell including direct and indirect investments, and held sales, marketing, and business development roles.
Director of People & Talent managing recruitment, onboarding, development, and retention. Over 18 years of HR and talent acquisition experience including roles in dental products manufacturing, healthcare, and higher education. Started career as talent acquisition partner at Intermountain Healthcare.
Research Analyst supporting investment research and analysis across edtech and workforce innovation focus areas. Currently pursuing BS in Finance at Western Governors University.
Advisor with 30 years at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency working as National Bank Examiner across western U.S. banks. Held leadership positions including Examiner in Charge and Associate Deputy Comptroller. Received Comptroller's Award for Diversity and Inclusion efforts.
Advisor serving as Managing Director of Startup Capital Ventures x SBI Fund investing in early-stage fintech, enterprise, SaaS, and deep tech companies. Serial entrepreneur and co-founder of materials science and software development firms. Also co-founded Purple Maiʻa Foundation, an EdTech nonprofit in Hawaii.
Legal Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer providing legal support, investment document negotiation, and legal compliance development. Interned at Baker & McKenzie and conducted research at Oxford University. Published on international law topics and previously handled large-scale corporate governance matters.
Associate specializing in impact tracking, reporting, investment memos, deal sourcing, and market research. Founded Aliim, a nonprofit using mobile learning for marginalized and refugee youth. Previously investment associate at Sorenson Impact Center. Holds MBA and MA in International Education Development.
Advisor serving as Professor of Management Practice at Harvard Business School and co-leading the school's initiative on managing the future of work. Founder and first employee of consulting firm Monitor Group. Three decades of consulting experience on corporate strategy and competitiveness.
Director of Finance managing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A responsibilities. MBA graduate with finance and accounting experience in retail and marketing industries. Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Business Information Security Partner overseeing information and cybersecurity with over 25 years in IT industry. Focused on information security for the last decade across telecommunications, insurance, and education sectors.
Advisor with 20+ years of executive experience and proven track record in talent development and organizational effectiveness. Founded Lucidity LLC providing coaching and advisory services to startups and Fortune 500 companies. Angel investor and board member of multiple startups and VC firm.
What they invest in
from 21 of 27 portfolio companiesEdTech ×15HR Tech ×8AI & Machine Learning ×7Fintech ×5Future of Work ×5Enterprise Software ×4SaaS ×4Data & Infrastructure ×3
HQs:United States×4Canada×1Singapore×1
Investments · 27 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathClasp connects employers with healthcare students before graduation and ties student loan repayment to employment, addressing both clinical workforce shortages and student debt. The fintech platform serves health systems seeking to recruit clinical professionals including nurses, therapists, and other licensed healthcare roles.
EdTechFintechHealthtechHR TechBoston, US
BrightAgent is an AI data agent that operates within organizations' data warehouses to manage data workflows, perform analytics, and generate visualizations without exposing data externally. It serves data teams and business users across organizations seeking to reduce data operations time and stack costs.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
Cinematic Health provides online caregiver training programs for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), home health aides (HHAs), and personal care aides using narrative-driven video content. The platform combines practical skill development, compliance training, and workforce development support for healthcare and senior care organizations.
EdTechHealthtechHR Tech
Ark provides a customizable digital platform for venture capital and private equity firms to manage investor communications, performance reporting, and document sharing with their limited partners. The portal offers branded dashboards, secure data management, and streamlined quarterly reporting.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
CognaLearn develops InteDashboard, a cloud-based platform for team-based learning that helps educators digitize readiness tests, peer evaluations, and collaborative exercises with real-time feedback and analytics. The platform serves educators and institutions seeking to replace lecture-based instruction with active collaborative learning methods.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSingapore, SG
Brian O'Dwyer(Co-founder)Dr. Robert Kamei(Co-founder)
Eduvanz provides education loans to students for their courses and studies. The company offers approval in seconds, low-cost loans with flexible repayment terms, and disburses funds directly to educational institutions.
EdTechFintech
Evress provides data collection, analysis, and monitoring software for school districts to track the performance of educational initiatives and strategic plans. The platform aggregates data from multiple sources including curriculum programs, interventions, and services to help district leaders make data-informed decisions on program implementation and budget allocation.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise Software
FutureFit is an AI platform that helps job seekers identify career paths and employers address talent shortages through personalized guidance and skills-based matching. The company serves workforce systems, public employment agencies, and organizations seeking to improve career navigation and talent development.
AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkHR TechToronto, CA
EnGen provides personalized online learning solutions for working adults to develop English language, literacy, and career skills. The company serves employers and individuals seeking to improve workforce capability and economic mobility.
EdTechHR Tech
Gleac provides human judgment data for AI models by connecting frontier AI labs and agent companies with a vetted community of experts who contribute real-world human feedback and training data. The platform helps AI systems handle edge cases and complex decisions by routing uncertain queries to skilled human reviewers across 50+ fields, rather than relying on forced-choice preference clicks or internet-scraped data.
AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure
InScribe provides a peer community platform designed for higher education institutions to foster student connection and belonging at scale. The platform combines AI moderation, analytics, and institutional guidance to help identify at-risk students early and improve retention and academic outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
ion facilitates organizational alignment and execution during mergers, restructures, and rapid growth by stabilizing leadership networks and mapping behavioral alignment to strategic objectives. The platform serves post-merger integration teams, private equity portfolio operations, enterprise transformation leaders, and growth-stage companies.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechDel Mar, US
Southern New Hampshire University is a nonprofit accredited institution offering over 200 online and on-campus degree programs across multiple disciplines, designed for working adults seeking affordable, flexible education with career focus.
EdTechManchester, US
MentorWorks is a fintech that provides income-based financing to students through Income Share Agreements (ISAs) as an alternative to traditional student loans. The company also offers career coaching and job placement support to help students and job-seekers advance their education and employment prospects.
EdTechFintech
Mursion provides simulation-based training for hotel staff to improve customer service and problem resolution. The platform helps hospitality brands enhance guest satisfaction and increase revenue per property.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of Work
A specialized pediatric healthcare provider offering evidence-based therapy, education, diagnostic services, and family support.
Riipen operates a project-based learning platform connecting educators, students, and employers to complete real-world industry projects, bridging the gap between classroom education and workplace experience. The platform serves colleges, universities, organizations, and learners seeking to build practical skills and expand talent pools.
EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS
SchooLinks is a platform that helps schools and districts track student progress in college and career planning, automate data collection for compliance reporting, and manage career pathways and work-based learning programs. The platform serves K-12 schools and districts to prepare students for post-secondary success and workforce readiness.
EdTechFuture of WorkGovTech
Clasp connects clinical and skilled trade students with employers before graduation and ties employer-sponsored loan repayment to employment, similar to ROTC for healthcare. The platform addresses talent shortages and student debt for healthcare and trades professionals.
EdTechFintechHR Tech<UNKNOWN>
SV Academy sources and screens candidates for employers, then provides intensive two-week training programs and 90-day onboarding support to prepare new hires for their roles.
EdTechHR TechSales Tech
Paycor Smart Sourcing is an AI-powered recruiting platform that automates candidate sourcing and outreach campaigns across job boards and databases. It serves businesses of all sizes looking to reduce time-to-hire and improve recruitment efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechCincinnati, US
VictoryXR develops immersive VR and AI-powered learning platforms for K-12 schools and higher education institutions across 30+ countries. The company offers VXRLabs, a VR platform with hands-on labs and simulations, and HoloTutor, an AI tutor accessible via web browsers, alongside metaverse campus replicas and ready-to-use VR experiences for subjects ranging from forensics to career training.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEdTech<UNKNOWN>
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Juvo Ventures invest at?
- Juvo Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What sectors does Juvo Ventures focus on?
- Juvo Ventures focuses on EdTech, Future of Work, Healthtech.
- Where is Juvo Ventures located?
- Juvo Ventures is headquartered in Salt Lake City, US.
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