New Markets Venture Partners
Impact investorFulton · Seed–Late Stage · 11 people tracked
Also known as NMGF MANAGEMENT, LLC
Investment thesis
New Markets Venture Partners backs growth-stage, mission-driven companies in the education and workforce technology sectors, operating on the belief that positive social impact can generate market-rate returns. It focuses on bridging gaps between education and employment through investment areas such as 21st century skills, workforce preparation, alternative education pathways, and the future of work. The firm invests at Series A and beyond, seeking companies with demonstrated product/market fit, high gross margins, scalable and fast-growing business models, experienced teams, and proven efficacy. It emphasizes measurable social impact serving low-income, minority, and underserved students and workers.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 11 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 14 of 70 portfolio companiesEdTech ×12Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×4SaaS ×4Future of Work ×2HR Tech ×2Cybersecurity ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1
HQs:United States×18
Investments · 70 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAcceleration Academies offers a flexible, supportive high school program for students across the United States.
EdTech
BetterLesson provides instructional coaching and professional development services to K-12 school districts, focusing on curriculum implementation, distance learning adaptation, and educator capacity building.
EdTechCambridge, US
Erin Osborn(Executive Officer)Alexander Grodd(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jennifer Carolan(Director)Vinay Seth Mohta(Director)
Censia provides AI-powered skills intelligence for enterprise workforce management, enabling organizations to gain real-time visibility into employee capabilities and match talent to roles and growth opportunities.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSan Francisco, US
Joanna Riley(Executive Officer, Director)inRon Storn(Director)in
BoardUllas Naik(Director)
Civitas Learning provides a data analytics and student success platform for colleges and universities, enabling institutional leaders and student-facing staff to make data-informed decisions to improve student outcomes and retention.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEdTechEnterprise Software
New York, US
Amit Sinha(Executive Officer, Director)Nicholas Calamari(Executive Officer, Director)Vishal Garg(Director)Alexander Rafael(Executive Officer, Director)
Coding Temple is a coding bootcamp offering accelerated programs in software engineering, cybersecurity, data analysis, and quality assurance for career switchers with no prior experience.
EdTech
Digital credentialing company that acquired Pearson's Acclaim digital credential business.
New York, US
Susan Ganz(Director)Robert Whelan(Director)John Yates(Director)Jonathan Finkelstein(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Craig(Director)
BoardMark Grovic(Director)
Knack operates a peer-to-peer learning platform that connects colleges and universities with high-achieving students to provide academic tutoring while offering student tutors paid, flexible employment.
EdTechMarketplacesSaaSBarrington, US
William Daugherty(Director)Charles Sanger Mellen(Executive Officer, Director)Lawrence Lein(Director)Megan Dusenbery(Chief Executive Officer)
LearnPlatform is a for-benefit research organization that provides an integrated platform and evidence evaluation engine for K-12 school districts, states, and education technology providers to assess, implement, and optimize education solutions.
CybersecurityEdTechGovTechSaaSRaleigh, US
HealthtechNew York, US
Edouard Gaussen(Executive Officer, Director)Matthew Kennedy(Executive Officer)Ed Gaussen(Cofounder)
New York, US
Jordan Kretchmer(Director)Peter Cashmore(Executive Officer, Director)Jon Seeber(Director)Adam Ostrow(Executive Officer, Director)Barbara Messing(Director)Michael Kriak(Executive Officer)
Nexford University is an accredited online university offering competency-based bachelor's and MBA programs designed around employer-demanded skills, with lower tuition and faster, flexibly paced graduation than traditional institutions.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechImpact & Social GoodWashington, US
Pathstream partners with businesses to provide skill development and career-growth programs for their frontline workforce, helping team members build job-relevant skills.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSan Francisco, US
Andrew Wait(Director)Nick Hammerschlag(Director)Carl Lu(Director)Andre Bennin(Director)Paul Freedman(Director)Eleanor Cooper(Co-founder & CEO)
New York, US
Brian Rich(Director)Iain Ware(Director)Anthony Pane(Executive Officer)Kate Eberle Walker(Executive Officer, Director)Jacob Donnelly(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does New Markets Venture Partners invest at?
- New Markets Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is New Markets Venture Partners's typical check size?
- New Markets Venture Partners typically writes checks of $200K – $1.5M.
- What sectors does New Markets Venture Partners focus on?
- New Markets Venture Partners focuses on EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech, Impact & Social Good.
- Where is New Markets Venture Partners located?
- New Markets Venture Partners is headquartered in Fulton, US.
- Does New Markets Venture Partners lead rounds?
- New Markets Venture Partners typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamMark Grovic: Founder, New Markets Venture Partners - Status Update: Investing in Edtech & Workplace
Jack Hammer Global - Executive Search · Mark Grovic
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Co-investors · 16
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Teamworthy Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm led by Managing Partner Thomas D. Lehrman, with offices in New York and Nashville, and a network of operator venture partners.
Reach Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders building companies in learning, health, and work.
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