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New Markets Venture Partners

Growth equity

Fulton · Seed–Late Stage · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

New Markets partners with mission-driven technology companies that improve economic mobility and workforce readiness for underserved populations. The firm targets companies with proven efficacy, high gross margins, and scalable business models addressing critical gaps in education and labor markets. Investment focuses on 21st-century skills development, workforce preparation, alternative educational pathways, and the future of work, with particular emphasis on serving low-income, minority, and underrepresented workers and students.

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Fulton, US
Instruments
Equity
Tracked investments
66

Team · 8 people

from the firm's website
Mark Grovic· Co-Founder and General Partner

Investment team member with deep knowledge of the edtech sector and a track record of providing both strategic guidance and operational support to portfolio companies.

Robb Doub· Co-Founder and General Partner
Juan Zavala· Partner
Sneha Kasuganti· Principal
Amy Kardel

Thought leader who leads the firm's Advisory Board, which comprises over 30 accomplished operators and experts in education and workforce sectors.

Becky Spezzano· Vice President of Finance and Operations
Mark Chernis· Operating Partner
Olivia Lowe· Vice President of Marketing and Investor Relations

Investments · showing 60 of 66

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Acceleration Academies
Aldagen
American Honors
Andera
App Academy
Appfluent
Authntk
Better Lesson
Bioset
Brains %26 Motion Education (Bam!)
Calvert Education
Calypte
Censia
Civitas Learning
Climb Credit
Coding Temple
Concentric Educational Solutions
Connectedu
CreatorUp
Credly
Csa Medical
Datapeople
Ecoast
Familywell Health
Fishtree
Fusion Uv Systems%2C Inc.
Galvanize
Geoiq
Graduation Alliance
Innovative Biosensors%2C Inc.
Joyfulreadingcompany
K2 Integrity
Kickboard
Knack
Kroll Bond Ratings
Learnplatform
Leukosight
Lightningcast
Mantra Health
Mashable
Mediasolv
Moodlerooms
Motimatic
Mursion
Navtrak
Nexford University
Noodle Partners
Orchestro
Orijin
Overture Technologies
Pairin
Paratek
Pathstream
Pearson's Acclaim
Practice Xyz
Presencelearning
Questar Assessment%2C Inc.
Regent Education
Signal Vine
Snappcloud

Frequently asked questions

What stage does New Markets Venture Partners invest at?
New Markets Venture Partners invests at the Seed, Series A, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does New Markets Venture Partners focus on?
New Markets Venture Partners focuses on EdTech, Future of Work, HR Tech.
Where is New Markets Venture Partners located?
New Markets Venture Partners is headquartered in Fulton, US.

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