Owl Ventures
San Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 21 people tracked
Investment thesis
Owl VC believes the most impactful companies in education, workforce development, and AI-driven learning are those that deliver measurable real-world outcomes and expand opportunity for learners globally. The firm leverages its network of portfolio companies to create synergies in distribution, talent acquisition, and strategic exits, positioning itself to identify and shape transformative trends in learning and work.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 21 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 86 of 149 portfolio companiesEdTech ×60AI & Machine Learning ×34SaaS ×33Enterprise Software ×18HR Tech ×16Healthtech ×8Consumer ×6Future of Work ×6
HQs:United States×28Germany×3India×3Brazil×2Colombia×2United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · showing 60 of 149
founders shown can be your intro pathLinus is an SAT test preparation platform that combines game-like learning experiences with educational science to help students prepare for the digital SAT. The product targets high school students seeking to improve their test scores and college admission outcomes.
EdTech
Sanjieke is a China-based digital talent training provider that offers online learning platforms and courses to enterprises and individuals for digital transformation and workforce upskilling. The company delivers training content across digital business, technology, and management topics through its proprietary learning platform.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBeijing, CN
后显慧 (Luke Hou)(Founder & CEO)
Abl provides software for K-12 school districts to optimize student scheduling, course planning, and resource allocation to increase access to advanced coursework. The platform serves district administrators and school leaders managing academic programs across multiple schools.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Makes curriculum relevant for learners in Africa.
Amira Learning provides AI-powered reading instruction software for schools, combining the Science of Reading with machine learning to deliver reading growth at scale. The platform serves teachers and students in K-12 education.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
AnswersNow provides virtual ABA therapy and parent training services for children with autism and their families. The company delivers evidence-based behavioral health treatment remotely with clinical oversight.
Digital HealthHealthtechRichmond, US
JeffAdam
Apna is India's largest job platform connecting job seekers with employment opportunities and employers, including MSMEs and enterprises. The platform provides job listings, interview preparation tools, and direct recruiter engagement for workers across India.
B2B MarketplacesHR TechMarketplacesIndia, IN
Authentica Solutions provides data management, integration, and intelligence platforms for K-12 and higher education institutions. The company offers seed™, a unified education intelligence platform that integrates and governs data across the education ecosystem using cloud-native technology.
Cloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS
Russell Long(Founder)Gene Garcia(Founder)
Authoritive provides a platform that enables subject matter experts and content creators to monetize their knowledge through paid educational programs, subscriptions, and courses delivered directly to their audiences.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyEdTechSaaS
BenchPrep is a learning management system for associations, credentialing bodies, and training companies that delivers exam prep, continuing education, and professional certifications. The platform provides content management, personalized learning paths, and analytics to help organizations drive learner engagement and revenue.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
BetterLesson provides instructional coaching and professional development services to K-12 school districts, focusing on curriculum implementation, distance learning adaptation, and educator capacity building.
EdTech
Bite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations. The platform helps restaurants address staffing shortages and increase operational flexibility.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSMemphis, US
William Clem(Founder)inWill Clem(Founder and CEO)
Bling is an AI-native platform that automates and optimizes high-volume recruitment workflows for enterprises, working alongside human recruiters to handle sourcing, screening, and scheduling while integrating with existing ATS and HRIS systems. It serves contact centers, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and quick service restaurants.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Jose, US
Bling provides a digital payment card and financial education app for children ages 7 and older, allowing parents to set spending controls and teach money management through gamified lessons and savings tools. The service combines a Mastercard-linked debit card with parental monitoring and budgeting features designed by educators.
ConsumerEdTechFintech
Blue Studios operates an edutainment streaming platform for families that combines educational content with games and interactive classes, broadcasting globally. The company also provides financial management tools for couples and families to manage their finances together.
ConsumerEdTechMedia & EntertainmentNew York City, US
BorderPlus sources nursing talent from India and places them with healthcare institutions in Germany, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and other markets. The company operates finishing schools in India, Brazil, and the Philippines, combining language training with AI tools for clinical documentation and workforce management.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMumbai, IN
Mayank Kumar(Co-Founder, CEO)Ayush Mathur(Co-Founder)
Brisk Teaching is an AI tool for K-12 educators that automates administrative tasks and personalizes student learning experiences. The platform helps teachers reduce workload and engage students more effectively.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Arman Jaffer(Founder & CEO)
Class is a virtual classroom platform built on Microsoft Teams that adds interactive teaching and learning tools to enhance live synchronous instruction. It serves educational institutions and businesses with features for course setup, active learning engagement, and learning analytics.
EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS
Codecademy is an interactive online learning platform that teaches coding and technical skills to individuals worldwide. The company serves learners across all levels seeking to develop modern technical competencies for career advancement and personal growth.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechNew York, US
Zach Sims(Founder/CEO)in
Focuses on personalized data and AI skills transformation.
DeepHow creates video-based training and AI-powered standard operating procedure (SOP) verification for frontline operations workers in manufacturing. The platform captures operational knowledge to train both workers and AI systems, helping manufacturers ensure procedure adherence and optimize production.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
Degreed provides an enterprise learning experience platform that helps organizations collect, understand, and develop workforce skills through AI-driven learning experiences. The platform serves enterprises seeking to build a skilled, adaptable workforce through integrated learning resources and talent development.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Blake(CEO)Eric Sharp
Derivita provides educational software and professional development resources designed to help K-12 schools and districts enhance their instructional processes and student learning outcomes. The platform serves educators and administrators in the United States K-12 education market.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaS
Devlin Daley
DeweyLearn builds an AI platform that analyzes human learning across educational and training contexts, providing real-time feedback and insights to improve learning outcomes. The platform serves corporate training programs, higher education institutions, and K-12 schools.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech<UNKNOWN>
DreamBox develops adaptive math and reading software for K-8 students that personalizes instruction through real-time assessment and adjusts content based on each learner's progress and engagement.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Ethiqly develops AI-powered writing instruction tools for educators and students, helping teachers provide personalized feedback while automating grading workflows. The platform serves schools, teachers, and students to improve written expression and reduce instructor workload.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
Clinton Grusd(Founder & CEO)inJared Grusd(Founder & Board Director)inBrandon Grusd(Founder & Board Member)in
Fiveable provides AI-powered exam preparation for AP classes, offering practice questions with automated scoring and personalized study tools for high school students.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
A community and conversation platform for college students that facilitates peer discussions and connections within campus communities.
ConsumerSocial
Helps students practice and master learning through flashcards and study sets.
Futre develops tools for schools and educators to help students explore and plan non-traditional career pathways aligned with their interests and life goals. The platform serves secondary school students, teachers, counselors, and administrators seeking alternatives to the traditional college-for-all model.
EdTechFuture of Work
Diane
Galena is a learning experience orchestration platform for Brazilian enterprises that integrates internal and external learning resources under a unified skills framework and uses AI to deliver personalized development plans aligned with strategic priorities. It provides real-time monitoring of employee engagement, skill development, and business impact for HR and talent development teams.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
Genially is a platform for creating interactive and animated content, with built-in AI tools for content generation. It serves professionals across education, marketing, corporate training, and communications who need to produce engaging visual presentations and learning materials.
Creator EconomyEdTechSaaS
Cloudforce is a technology firm that appears to focus on client services and solutions, though the page does not specify the particular products, industries served, or problem domains the company addresses.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingGovTech<UNKNOWN>
Greenlight offers a debit card and mobile app for children that enables parents to set spending limits, automate chores and allowance management, and monitor transactions in real-time. The platform serves families seeking financial literacy tools and parental oversight for their children's spending.
ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US
Hazel Health operates a school-based telehealth platform that connects students with licensed clinicians for healthcare services. The platform serves school districts and families across multiple U.S. states to improve student health access and reduce classroom absences.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Honorlock provides online exam proctoring services that combine AI-powered monitoring with live human proctors to protect academic integrity for educational institutions. The platform serves students, instructors, and institutions seeking secure, scalable testing solutions.
EdTech
HoyTrabajas is an employment marketplace that connects job seekers with over 500 allied companies in Colombia, offering job listings across major cities without experience or education barriers. The platform uses AI to generate CVs and guide candidates through the application and hiring process.
HR TechMarketplacesBogotá, CO
Ignite Reading provides adaptive literacy software and instruction services to help students learn to read at scale. The company serves schools and districts working to address literacy gaps in K-12 education.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechOakland, US
Jessica Sliwerski(Co-founder)Evan Marwell(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)Jessica Reid Sliwerski(Co-Founder & CEO)
Imagine Learning Classroom provides comprehensive English language arts and mathematics curricula for K-12 educators, supporting instruction across grade bands.
EdTech
AI-powered Chrome extension that helps teachers automate their workload and assists with reading instruction.
Interplay Learning builds online skilled trades courses designed and delivered by industry experts and instructional designers, covering foundational technical knowledge and real-world applications for technicians.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustin, US
Jotit is an educational application for tablets and Chromebooks that integrates with learning management systems like Google Classroom and Canvas, enabling students to annotate PDFs and handwrite responses directly within assignments. The platform consolidates classroom materials and submissions into a single workspace for teachers and students.
EdTech
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)
Kodiak AI develops AI-powered autonomous ground transportation solutions, with initial focus on driverless trucking. The company provides software and hardware systems designed for safe, efficient autonomous movement across various industries and environments.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationRoboticsCalifornia, US
Don Burnette(CEO & Founder)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Owl Ventures invest at?
- Owl Ventures invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Owl Ventures focus on?
- Owl Ventures focuses on EdTech, Future of Work.
- Where is Owl Ventures located?
- Owl Ventures is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Owl Ventures lead rounds?
- Yes, Owl Ventures leads investment rounds.
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