Owl Ventures
Venture capitalSan Francisco · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 32 people tracked
Also known as Owl Ventures Affiliates · Owl Ventures Partnership Holdings · OWL VENTURES, LLC
Investment thesis
Owl Ventures invests with an exclusive focus on education and the future of work. The team combines deep domain expertise, hands-on operating experience, and strong connections to global distribution and strategic partners. Having supported companies from pre-revenue through exit, the firm has developed pattern recognition, insight, and a global network specifically tailored to the education sector, aiming to help founders navigate every stage of company building.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 32 people
from the firm's website & public directories
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What they invest in
from 89 of 141 portfolio companiesEdTech ×63AI & Machine Learning ×35SaaS ×34Enterprise Software ×19HR Tech ×16Healthtech ×9Consumer ×6Future of Work ×6
HQs:United States×46Brazil×3Germany×3India×3Colombia×2United Arab Emirates×1
Investments · 141 tracked
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Quantinuum develops quantum computers and quantum software solutions for applications in drug discovery, healthcare, materials science, cybersecurity, and energy.
Deep TechEnterprise SoftwareQuantum Computing<UNKNOWN>, US
Rajeeb Hazra(President and CEO)Avinash Palaniswamy(Chief Commercial Officer)Vimal Kapur(Director)Susan Schwamberger(Chief Human Resources Officer and SVP Operations)George Sherman(Director)Jennifer Strabley(VP and General Manager, Compute Products)
Linus is an SAT test preparation platform that combines game-like learning experiences with educational science to help students prepare for the digital SAT.
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.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSBeijing, CN
后显慧 (Luke Hou)(Founder & CEO)
DeepHow creates video-based training and AI-powered standard operating procedure (SOP) verification for frontline operations workers in manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEdTechNew York City, US
Ben Yu(Director)Sivakumar Lakshmanan(Chief Executive Officer)Xianjun Zheng(Director)Patrik Matos da Silva(Director)Zhe Huang(Director)
Board seatIan Chiu· per SEC Form D
Degreed provides an enterprise learning experience platform that helps organizations collect, understand, and develop workforce skills through AI-driven learning experiences.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Blake(CEO)Chris McCarthy(Director)
BoardBrandon Tidwell(Director)
Board seatIan Chiu· per SEC Form D
Irving, US
Board seatTory Patterson· per SEC Form D · $51.5M raise · filed Jun 2025
Board seatIan Chiu· per SEC Form D
Washington, US
Ian Lotinsky(Executive Officer)Mark Jacobsen(Director)Alix Guerrier(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Westendorf(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Moran(Director)Robert Hutter(Director)
Board seatTory Patterson· per SEC Form D
Mastery Connect is a learning assessment platform that helps educators create standards-aligned assessments and track student progress through automated scoring, analytics, and integration with Canvas LMS.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareSalt Lake City, US
Tory Patterson(Director)Mark Pocock(Executive Officer)Lawrence K. Orr(Director)Michael Hewitt(Director)Jami O'Toole(Director)
Board seatTory Patterson· per SEC Form D · $4.5M raise · filed Dec 2016
Newsela provides educational content and classroom tools for K-12 teachers and students, delivering news articles and learning materials aligned to curriculum standards at multiple reading levels.
EdTechNew York City, US
Matthew Gross(Co-founder)Dan Cogan-Drew(Co-founder)
BoardBrook Byers(Director)
Board seatTory Patterson· per SEC Form D
Grosse Pointe Woods, US
Jason Aubrey(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatIan Chiu· per SEC Form D
Abl provides software for K-12 school districts to optimize student scheduling, course planning, and resource allocation to increase access to advanced coursework.
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.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech
AnswersNow provides virtual ABA therapy and parent training services for children with autism and their families.
Digital HealthHealthtechRichmond, US
AdamJeff Beck(Executive Officer, Promoter)
Authentica Solutions provides data management, integration, and intelligence platforms for K-12 and higher education institutions.
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
New York, US
William Fleiss(Executive Officer)Victor Patterson(Director)Jose Ferreira(Executive Officer, Director)
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)
Bite Ninja provides remote order-taking technology that enables restaurant staff to process drive-thru and takeout orders from remote locations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkLogistics & Supply ChainRetail TechSaaSMemphis, US
William Clem(Founder)inOrin Wilson(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
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.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Jose, US
Blue Studios operates an edutainment streaming platform for families that combines educational content with games and interactive classes, broadcasting globally.
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.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechLogistics & Supply ChainMumbai, IN
Mayank Kumar(Co-Founder, CEO)Ayush Mathur(Co-Founder)in
Brisk Teaching is an AI tool for K-12 educators that automates administrative tasks and personalizes student learning experiences.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS
Arman Jaffer(Founder & CEO)in
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>
Coala is a digital health platform for schools that connects a specialized medical team with schools, educators, and families, providing full-time medical care, telemedicine, accident coverage, infectious disease monitoring, and school health data management.
Digital HealthEdTechHealthtech
Codecademy is an interactive online learning platform that teaches coding and technical skills to individuals worldwide.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEdTechNew York, US
Zach Sims(Founder/CEO)in
Focuses on personalized data and AI skills transformation.
Derivita provides educational software and professional development resources designed to help K-12 schools and districts enhance their instructional processes and student learning outcomes.
Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSDraper, US
Devlin Daley(Executive Officer, Director)Ryan Brown(Executive Officer)
DeweyLearn builds an AI platform that analyzes human learning across educational and training contexts, providing real-time feedback and insights to improve learning outcomes.
AI & Machine LearningEdTech<UNKNOWN>, US
Dirk Liebich(Executive Officer, Director)inLuyen Chou(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardLyman Missimer(Director)
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 LearningEdTechBellevue, US
Reed Hastings(Director)Paul Holland(Director)Kevin Hall(Executive Officer, Director)Jessie Woolley-Wilson(Executive Officer, Director)Peter Biere(Executive Officer)
Ethiqly develops AI-powered writing instruction tools for educators and students, helping teachers provide personalized feedback while automating grading workflows.
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 LearningEdTechMilwaukee, US
Amanda DoAmaral(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Craig Schedler(Director)
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.
EdTechFuture of Work
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.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaS
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.
ConsumerFintechAtlanta, US
Honorlock provides online exam proctoring services that combine AI-powered monitoring with live human proctors to protect academic integrity for educational institutions.
EdTechBoca Raton, US
ADAM M. ROTH(Executive Officer, Director)MICHAEL HEMLEPP(Executive Officer, Director)DANIEL CANE(Director)JOANNE SCHELLER(Director)ELENA SOBOLEVA(Executive Officer, Director)
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.
HR TechMarketplacesBogotá, CO
Ignite Reading provides adaptive literacy software and instruction services to help students learn to read at scale.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechOakland, US
Evan Marwell(Co-Founder & Executive Chairman)Jessica Reid Sliwerski(Co-Founder & CEO)JESSICA SLIWERSKI(Executive Officer, Director)
Imagine Learning Classroom provides comprehensive English language arts and mathematics curricula for K-12 educators, supporting instruction across grade bands.
EdTech
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
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 is Owl Ventures's typical check size?
- Owl Ventures typically writes checks of $5M – $50M.
- What sectors does Owl Ventures focus on?
- Owl Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, 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.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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