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NewSchools Venture Fund

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Oakland · Seed–Late Stage · 52 people tracked

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Investment thesis

NewSchools operates as a venture philanthropy that aims to build a better, more equitable education system by connecting people, resources, and ideas. It funds education innovators and ventures nationwide, emphasizing quality, coherence, and serving students furthest from opportunity. The organization backs a range of solutions including edtech tools, new school models, and diverse leaders, and takes a stand on reshaping who gets to lead and collaborate in education and philanthropy. It recently committed over $23 million in new investments and reinvestments to more than 80 ventures selected from 1,600 applicants, reflecting a focus on public education reform and equity.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Late Stage
HQ
Oakland, California, US
Instruments
Grants
Founded
1998
AUM
$150M
Tracked investments
1

Team · 52 people

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Ana León-Santos· Associate Partner, Equitable Investing
Andrew Vega· Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Schools
Ariana Valenzuela· Partner, Innovative Schools
Dorenyse Diaz· Associate Partner, Management Assistance
Erin Stark· Partner, Learning Differences
John Scianimanico· Associate Partner, Learning Solutions
Kody Melancon· Associate Partner, Innovative Schools
Lacey Allen· Senior Associate Partner, Learning Solutions
Natalie Wilson· Senior Partner, Equitable Investing
Nour Abdelmonem· Associate Partner, Teaching Reimagined
Pallavi Abraham· Associate Partner, Teaching Reimagined
Pete Fishman· Senior Partner, Teaching Reimagined
Valerie Braimah· Senior Associate Partner, Innovative Schools
Vanessa Monterosa· Senior Associate Partner, Learning Solutions
Deborah M. McGriff· Managing Partner
Jim Peyser· Managing Partnerin
Julie Mikuta· Managing Partnerin
Tonika Clayton· Managing Partnerin
Alexandra Bernadotte· Board Member
Ally Skoog-Hoffman· Director, Research & Learning
Amy Rodde· Board Member
Brittany Lynne Adams· Senior Manager, Communications and Digital Marketing
Brook Byers· Board Member
Cecilia Juan· Manager, Development
Charlie Wolfson· Board Vice Chair
Cody Jones· Senior Coordinator, Finance
Cori Duncan· Board Chair
Crystel Harris· Senior Director, People
Delicia Jones· Chief Operating Officer
Destiny Allen· Grantmaking Operations Manager
Heather LaLuzerne· Chief of Staff
Heather McManus· Chief Learning Officer
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Jessica Henry· Senior Director, Operations
Jill Rahman· Board Member
John Doerr· Lifetime Director
Kim Smith· Lifetime Director
Luna Nguyen· Manager, Research and Learning
Matt Kastellec· Senior Manager, Systems and Knowledge Management
Michelle Boyers· Board Member
Michelle Sanches· Coordinator, Strategic Opportunities
Paula Sneed· Board Member
Ruth Ann Le· Senior Executive Assistant
Ryan Aurori· Director of Finance
Stacey Childress· Board Member
Stefanie Pleiss· Manager, Data Analytics
Thea Fennira· Senior Executive Assistant, Learning Solutions, Learning Differences, & Teaching Reimagined
Wendy-Ann Dixon-DuBois· Senior Director, Communications
Yazmin Guzman· Analyst, Innovative Schools

Investments · 1 tracked

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does NewSchools Venture Fund invest at?
NewSchools Venture Fund invests at the Seed, Series A, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does NewSchools Venture Fund focus on?
NewSchools Venture Fund focuses on AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Impact & Social Good.
Where is NewSchools Venture Fund located?
NewSchools Venture Fund is headquartered in Oakland, US.

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