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Rethink Capital Partners

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New York · Seed–Series A · 8 people tracked

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Investment thesis

Rethink Capital Partners operates on the conviction that market-based solutions can drive lasting social change while generating strong financial returns. The firm invests in innovations that address pressing societal challenges across multiple sectors, believing that solutions reflecting genuine market demand and solving real-world problems at scale create long-term value for both investors and society.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 6, 2026.

Stage
Seed–Series A
Check
$1M – $3M
HQ
New York, NY, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2012
Last 12 months
2 investments
Tracked investments
94

Team · 8 people

from public directories
Minolee Vora· Associatein𝕏

Founder mafia

3 people who came through Rethink Capital Partners went on to found or lead other companies.

What they invest in

from 75 of 94 portfolio companies

EdTech ×58SaaS ×29AI & Machine Learning ×25HR Tech ×19Future of Work ×16Enterprise Software ×12Data & Infrastructure ×6Healthtech ×5

HQs:United States×37Australia×1Germany×1France×1United Kingdom×1India×1

Investments · 94 tracked

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3Dbear3dbear.ioin

3DBear offers Simuna, a browser-based digital learning solution for vocational education that uses simulation content and AI-driven pedagogy to help students practice real work-life situations.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Co-investorsGorilla Capital

Aanaabaanaab.comin𝕏

Aanaab is an online platform offering professional training and development courses for teachers and educators, delivered by specialists in areas such as educational technology, differentiated instruction, behavior analysis, and talent development.

EdTechFuture of WorkSaaS

Co-investorsWamda Capital

Ablschoolsablschools.com

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

Co-investorsOwl VenturesReach Capital

Acadeumacadeum.comin𝕏

Acadeum operates a course-sharing network and technology platform that lets colleges and universities share approved courses, launch programs, and offer certifications while students remain enrolled at their home institution.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsNext Coast VenturesECMC Group

Allovueallovue.com

Baltimore, US

Jessica Gartner(Chief Executive Officer)Jess Gartner(Founder)Jessica L. Gartner(Chief Executive Officer)

Co-investorsKapor CapitalRethink Education

Amira Learningamiralearning.comin𝕏

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 LearningEdTechLas Vegas, US

Peter Jungwirth(Executive Officer)Adam Porsch(Executive Officer)

BoardAmit Patel(Director)Lindsay Lee(Director)Mark Angel(Executive Officer, Director)David Schwab(Director)

Co-investorsAUTHENTIC VENTURESGSV VenturesOwl VenturesVertical Venture Partners

Anthillanthillai.cominAug 2021acquired by Humanly

Anthill AI provides an automation platform for workforce management that recruits, onboards, manages, and retains frontline workers across 75 languages.

AI & Machine LearningHR TechChicago, US

Young-Jae Kim(Executive Officer, Director)Muriel Clauson(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Lofty VenturesTechstarsBBG VenturesOrigin Ventures

Apdscorporateapdscorporate.com

Co-investorsConvergeJuvo Ventures

Avelaavela.orgin𝕏Feb 2026 · $10M

Avela provides software to school districts, charter networks, and early childhood programs to streamline student enrollment and help families discover and apply to schools.

EdTechGovTechSaaS

Dr. Joshua Angrist(Co-Founder)Greg Bybee(CEO & Co-Founder)Parag Pathak(Co-Founder)

Co-investorsUlu VenturesUrban InnovationRethink Education

Backpack Healthcarehellobackpack.com

Hello Backpack provides mental health therapy and coaching services for children, teens, and young adults.

HealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsPACE Healthcare CapitalPortfoliaPortland Seed FundRareBreed VenturesStone Mountain VenturesECMC Group

Brightbytesbrightbytes.netJul 2015

San Francisco, US

Rob Mancabelli(Executive Officer, Director)Hisham Anwar(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatthew Greenfield(Director)inNick Sinai(Director)Robert Stavis(Director)in

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersRethink Education

Brighthivebrighthive.io

BrightAgent is an AI data agent that operates within organizations' data warehouses to manage data workflows, perform analytics, and generate visualizations without exposing data externally.

AI & Machine LearningData & Infrastructure

Co-investorsJuvo VenturesRethink Education

By Googleneverware.com

ChromeOS Flex is an operating system that converts existing PCs and Macs into faster, more secure devices with quick boot times and automatic updates.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise Software

Co-investorsRaptor Group

Campuscampus.org

A nonprofit initiative focused on helping college students complete their degrees and improve their economic mobility by addressing barriers around financial access, in-demand skills, and job and entrepreneurship training.

EdTechImpact & Social Good

CareAcademycareacademy.comin𝕏

CareAcademy provides training, certification, and workforce management software for healthcare providers including home care agencies, home health services, senior living facilities, and hospice organizations.

EdTechHealthtechHR TechCambridge, US

Helen Adeosun(Executive Officer, Director)Madhuri Reddy(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalChloe CapitalCoalition OperatorsFirst Trust Capital PartnersImpact America FundMultiplier Capital+8 more

ChargerHelpchargerhelp.comin

ChargerHelp provides a managed reliability service for EV charging stations, powered by its EMPWR technology platform that offers remote diagnostics, unified data analysis, and reporting on charger uptime.

EnergyMobility & TransportationSaaS

Co-investorsAligned Climate CapitalAutodesk FoundationAvesta FundBlue Bear Capital PartnersEnergy Impact PartnersEverywhere Ventures+9 more

Cinematic Health Educationcinematichealtheducation.comin𝕏

Cinematic Health is an online training and certification platform that combines expert-built curriculum with story-driven films to prepare CNAs, home health aides, personal care aides, and caregivers for the clinical and interpersonal realities of care work.

EdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechHR TechGreen Brook, US

Timothy L. Murray(Founder, Executive Chairman)DENNIS BROOKS(Executive Officer)inCHAD SCHAEDLER(Chief Executive Officer)Joseph Schneier(Chief Executive Officer)Charissa(Chief Product Officer)Dennis Brooks(Chief Operating Officer)

Co-investorsJuvo VenturesSaaS Capital

Civitas Learningcivitaslearning.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsElsewhere PartnersEmergence Capital PartnersEscalate Capital PartnersFrancisco PartnersHigh AlphaNew Markets Venture Partners+1 more

Correlation Onecorrelation-one.comin𝕏

Correlation One builds AI and technical skills programs for Fortune 500 enterprises, government agencies, and global institutions, offering custom cohort-based, instructor-led training covering AI fluency, data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud computing.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of Work

Coursereportcoursereport.comin𝕏

Course Report is a platform for comparing coding bootcamps, short courses, and certification prep programs, using verified student reviews to help users find a fit.

EdTechMarketplaces

Craft Educationcrafteducation.com

Craft helps rural healthcare and education employers fund and run registered-apprenticeship and workforce training programs by braiding federal, state, local, and private funding streams (WIOA, Perkins, Pell, SAEF, Title II, and others) and managing the applications, drawdowns, and compliance reporting.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechFuture of WorkGovTechHR Tech

Co-investorsMichelson 20MM FoundationUlu VenturesECMC Group

Crehanacrehana.comin𝕏

Crehana offers an HR platform for companies in Latin America that connects recruitment, people management, training, performance, and workplace climate management in a single tool, with real-time analytics and AI-generated insights.

EdTechHR TechSaaS

Diego Olcese(Founder)inRodolfo Dañino(Founder)in

Co-investorsDila CapitalNazcaEmerge Education

Degreeddegreed.comin𝕏

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)inDavid Wiley(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardChris McCarthy(Director)Brandon Tidwell(Director)in

Co-investorsAcadian Ventures Management, LlcBYU Cougar CapitalContour Venture PartnersElevate Innovation PartnersETS Strategic CapitalFounders Circle Capital+11 more

Edaptschoolsedaptschools.comin

Edapt is an AI implementation partner for K-12 school districts, offering AI advisory services, automated state compliance reporting (LCAP, DIP, SSIP via its Compliance Composer tool), and staff training on AI.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechGovTech

Christian

Edexiaedexia.aiin𝕏

Edexia builds AI software for education, starting with assessment tools that help teachers grade student work and free up time for teaching.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investors77 PartnersTranspose Platform Management

edmachina_edmachina.com

Co-investorsAvalancha VenturesMeridian 75Potencia Ventures

Edmitedmit.me
Education Elementsedelements.comin𝕏

Education Elements works with school districts to design and implement customized change strategies through a research, strategy, and execution process, and integrates instructional coaching research into educator-trained AI tools for instructional leaders.

AI & Machine LearningEdTech

Co-investorsHarmony Partners

Eduvanzeduvanz.comin𝕏

Eduvanz is a digital fintech NBFC that provides financing solutions, including no-cost financing, to help learners fund their education and career goals.

EdTechFintech

Co-investorsBLinC InvestCapria VenturesJuvo VenturesSequoia CapitalUnitus Ventures

Ellevation, Inc.ellevationeducation.comin𝕏

Ellevation offers software for English Language Development (ELD) programs, combining student data, benchmark assessments, and research-based instructional strategies to help school districts manage EL programs and track student progress.

Data & InfrastructureEdTechSaaSBoston, US

Edward Rice(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Jordan Meranus(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardBrad Powell(Director)Jennifer Carolan(Director)Chris Gabrieli(Director)

Co-investorsLumos Capital GroupNorth Atlantic Capital

Empowered Eduempowered-edu.com𝕏

Empowered offers personal trainer certification programs, including ISSA and NCCA-accredited options, aimed at people entering the fitness industry.

EdTechSports TechWellness & Fitness

EnGengetengen.comin𝕏

EnGen is a virtual, skills-focused English language learning platform aimed at organizations and employers with limited English proficient employees.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR Tech

Dr. Katie Brown(Founder & Chief Education Officer)

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactJuvo Ventures

EverFieverfi.comin𝕏

EverFi builds educational programs and training solutions that serve schools and companies, helping them make education accessible across grade school through executive levels.

EdTechFintechWashington, US

Jonathan Chapman(Executive Officer, Director)Thomas M. Davidson(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Sysak(Executive Officer)

BoardMichael Walden(Director)Muriel Malka(Director)Gene Riechers(Director)

Co-investorsNext Play VenturesRethink ImpactSavano Capital PartnersW Capital Partners

Flocabularyflocabulary.comJun 2016

Brooklyn, US

Blake Harrison(Executive Officer)Alex Rappaport(Executive Officer)

BoardRick Segal(Director)

Flourishschoolsflourishschools.comin𝕏

Flourish operates in-person campuses for grades 3–8 across Arizona, offering personalized learning in small school communities.

EdTech

Adam Nadeau(Chief Academic Officer)

Formativegoformative.com

Co-investorsImagine K12

General Assemblygeneralassemb.lyin𝕏Jul 2015

General Assembly delivers tech bootcamps and workforce training programs to help individuals launch technology careers, while serving companies seeking to build diverse tech talent pipelines.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHR TechNew York, US

Matthew Brimer(Executive Officer)Jake Schwartz(Executive Officer, Director)Adam Pritzker(Director)Brad Hargreaves(Cofounder)H. Scott Kirkpatrick(Executive Officer)Jill Maguire-Ward(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCanvas VenturesFresco CapitalLearn CapitalMaveronRaptor GroupVTF Capital+1 more

GetSetUpgetsetup.io

St. George, US

Lawrence Kosick(Executive Officer, Director)Neil D'Souza(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatthew Greenfield(Director)in

Co-investorsCowboy VenturesHDS CapitalLightShed VenturesPrimetime PartnersRethink EducationGeneral Partnership

Getunboxtgetunboxt.com
Guildguild.comin𝕏

Guild operates a global education benefits platform that connects employees to a curated learning marketplace, 1:1 coaching, and analytics so employers can develop talent, fill critical roles, and build internal mobility.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechDenver, US

Brittany Stich(Founder)inGREG SIEGEL(Executive Officer)RACHEL ROMER CARLSON(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)NATALIE MCCULLOUGH(Executive Officer)PAUL FREEDMAN(Executive Officer)LEIGHANNE LEVENSALER(Director)

Co-investorsBessemer Venture PartnersBuilders + BackersCowboy VenturesFelicis VenturesGSV VenturesICONIQ+17 more

Haparahapara.comin𝕏

Hāpara provides K-12 classroom management software that gives teachers real-time visibility into students' browsing on Chrome and Edge, along with web filtering, student safety alerts, and a hall pass tool.

EdTechSaaS

Co-investorsImagine K12Montage Capital

Hickoryhickorytraining.comin𝕏Defunct

Hickory Training is a learning management system that lets organizations create, organize, and distribute training content through web, mobile, and messaging channels.

EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

Brian Tobal(Founder/CEO)in

Co-investorsNotation CapitalY Combinator

Hiveclasshiveclass.coin𝕏

Hiveclass provides remote physical education and youth sports training instruction for kids.

EdTechFuture of WorkWellness & FitnessBridgehampton, US

Joe Titus(Founder)inPaul Suhr(Founder)in

Co-investorsSamvid VenturesTechstarsRethink Education

Honehonehq.comin𝕏

Hone provides an AI-powered platform delivering live training and continuous learning experiences for organizations, covering skills development from leadership and communication to performance management.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechEnterprise SoftwareHR Tech

Tom(Co-founder & CEO)inSavina(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsF-Prime Capital PartnersNextGen Venture PartnersSemperVirens Venture CapitalSwift VenturesGTMfund

Ignite Readingignite-reading.comin𝕏Jan 2023

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)

Co-investorsOwl VenturesRethink EducationEmerson Collective Investing

Imbellusimbellus.com

Co-investorsOwl Ventures

Intelluslearningintelluslearning.com
Joinavelajoinavela.com

Avela Health provides virtual autism evaluations and therapy for children, teens, young adults, and their parents, with tailored plans delivered by Master's or doctoral-level clinicians via video.

Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health

Co-investorsBlack Jays Ventures

K2Pk2p.com
Kenziekenzie.academyin

Southern New Hampshire University is a nonprofit accredited institution offering over 200 online and on-campus degree programs across multiple disciplines, designed for working adults seeking affordable, flexible education with career focus.

EdTechManchester, US

Chok Ooi(Executive Officer, Director)Ling Xiao(Executive Officer, Director)Doug Galen(Executive Officer, Director)Rehan Hasan(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMatt Greenfield(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsEPIC VENTURESJuvo VenturesRethink Education

Labmanager.Mcgraw Hillmcgraw-hill.com
Lessonlylessonly.comin𝕏acquired by Seismic

AI-powered sales training and coaching software that enables personalized learning, skills reinforcement, and seller effectiveness through interactive training, data-driven insights, and coaching playbooks.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechIndianapolis, US

John Maxwell Yoder(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Fitzgerald(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardEric Tobias(Director)inKristian Andersen(Director)in

Co-investorsAllos VenturesElevate VenturesHigh AlphaJackson Square VenturesJMI EquityOpenView Venture Partners+6 more

Lightcastlightcast.ioin𝕏

Lightcast provides labor market intelligence by transforming data from job postings, professional profiles, and government statistics into datasets, software tools, and consulting services.

Data & InfrastructureFuture of WorkHR Tech

LoanSensemyloansense.comin𝕏

LoanSense helps borrowers lower federal student loan payments through loan forgiveness and repayment optimization, and connects them with lenders to refinance private student loans.

ConsumerFintechPropTech

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact

Lynx Educatelynxeducate.comin𝕏

Lynx connects European companies with curated education and workplace learning providers, simplifying the process of finding quality learning solutions that match organizational needs.

B2B MarketplacesEdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkImpact & Social GoodSaaS

Sylvie Milverton(Co-founder)inLamia Rouai(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsBrighteye VenturesSuperCharger VenturesEmerge Education

Magic Schoolmagicschool.aiin𝕏

MagicSchool is an AI platform designed for schools that helps teachers with lesson planning, student support, and feedback, while enabling students to develop AI skills.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechDenver, US

Adeel Khan(Founder & CEO)inTodd Tobin(Executive Officer)James Biven(Executive Officer)

BoardAntonio Gracias(Director)inChristina Melas-Kyriazi(Director)

Co-investorsBain Capital VenturesGSV VenturesRange VCService Provider CapitalEdovate CapitalValor Equity Partners

Mainstaymainstay.comin𝕏

Mainstay provides an AI-powered success coaching platform that engages students via personalized mobile messaging, helping colleges and universities improve enrollment, retention, and student outcomes.

AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaS

Co-investorsBisk VenturesEastward Capital PartnersK Street CapitalECMC GroupInspired CapitalKhosla Ventures+1 more

Meaningful Gigsmeaningfulgigs.com

Puntt provides AI-driven automation of manual marketing content reviews for regulated brands, checking creative assets and copy for compliance.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSWashington, US

Ronnie Coleman(Executive Officer, Director)Stephanie Nachemja-Bunton(Executive Officer)

BoardMandy Cole(Director)in

Co-investorsStage 2 CapitalAUTHENTIC VENTURES

Mentor Collectivementorcollective.orgin𝕏

Mentor Collective provides an AI-supported mentorship platform connecting learners, students, and early-career professionals with mentors and advisors.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEdTechFuture of WorkBoston, US

Erin Mayhoodin

Co-investors186 VenturesNXT VenturesTechstarsECMC GroupEmerge Education

Mentor Spacesmentorspaces.comin𝕏

Mentor Spaces provides a structured mentorship platform for nonprofits, universities, and companies to automate mentor-mentee matching, scheduling, and outcome tracking.

EdTechFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSDenver, US

Chris Motley(Founder)in

Co-investorsAmerican Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social ImpactCapital InnovatorsMissouri Technology CorporationTechstars

Exits · 2

IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolio

Anthillacq. by HumanlyLessonlyacq. by Seismic

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Frequently asked questions

What stage does Rethink Capital Partners invest at?
Rethink Capital Partners invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
What is Rethink Capital Partners's typical check size?
Rethink Capital Partners typically writes checks of $1M – $3M.
What sectors does Rethink Capital Partners focus on?
Rethink Capital Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Fintech, Future of Work, HR Tech.
Where is Rethink Capital Partners located?
Rethink Capital Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
Does Rethink Capital Partners lead rounds?
Yes, Rethink Capital Partners leads investment rounds.

Co-investors · 26

Rethink Education

Rethink Education is a venture capital firm backing early-stage founders building companies that expand access to opportunity and economic mobility across education, workforce, health equity, and financial inclusion.

Ulu Ventures

Ulu Ventures is a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on finding and funding early-stage founder teams, emphasizing diversity and data-driven investment decisions.

$2M
Rethink Impact

Rethink Impact is a venture capital firm that backs leaders using technology to address major global challenges, focused on mission-driven companies aiming to benefit all communities.

$2M – $10M
Inspired Capital

Inspired Capital is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2019 by Alexa von Tobel and Penny Pritzker, backing founders from pre-seed through Series A across a range of sectors.

Both backed · 2
$500K – $20M
Reach Capital

Reach Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners with founders building companies in learning, health, and work.

Both backed · 2
$100K – $12M
Khosla Ventures

Khosla Ventures is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage companies focused on technology, mobile, and clean energy sectors, including biotechnology applications. The firm provides capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs developing breakthrough technologies across multiple markets.

Both backed · 1
$5K – $50M
Everywhere Ventures

Everywhere Ventures is an early-stage venture firm that backs founders globally, supported by a community of founders and operators as LPs.

Both backed · 1
$250K
Emergence Capital Partners

Emergence Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders building B2B software companies, from early-stage cloud and SaaS pioneers to AI-native innovators.

Both backed · 1
$500K – $10M
Bowery Capital

Bowery Capital is an early-stage venture firm focused on B2B software companies, providing hands-on go-to-market, talent, and business development support to founders.

Both backed · 1
Voxy
$1M – $2M
General Catalyst

General Catalyst is a venture capital firm operating as a partnership focused on company building and accelerating the growth of the businesses it backs.

$30M
New Enterprise Associates (NEA)

New Enterprise Associates (NEA) is a venture capital firm that invests in and provides long-term support to founders building new companies.

$200K – $40M
SciFi VC

SciFi is the venture fund of Max and Nellie Levchin, an early-stage generalist firm partnering with founders tackling hard problems, with emphasis on fintech, artificial intelligence, and science.

$100K – $1M
14 more co-investors

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