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Jennifer Carolan
InvestorGeneral Partner at NewSchools Seed · Co-Founder & Partner at Reach Capital
Palo Alto, California
Writes $50K – $10M checks · typically $5M
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About
Former K–12 history teacher, co-founder of an edtech VC using venture capital to address educational inequality; disciplined investor focused on scalable personalized-learning tools, 7–10 year K–12 timelines, rejecting mercenary founders.
Contact· published on Jennifer's own website
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningEdTechFuture of WorkHealthtechSaaS
Deals · 2
EduvueBoard seat
via Reach Capital · filed Oct 2024 · $4M raise
AfterSchool HQBoard seat
via Reach Capital · filed Oct 2024 · $1.5M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Other disclosed investments
Investor
BackerBetterLessonBookNookBümoClassDojoCommonTime PathwaysCuriosities AICuripodDerivitaDoowiiEdSurgeEducation ElementsEllevation, Inc.Enable UsEngradeFreshGradeJournify Learning, Inc.KaiPod LearningKernsLoveveryManifoldMini StudioMoxxlyNearpodNewselaOutschoolPaloma LearningParentePathfinder AIPeopleGrovePluto MediaRhithmSnorklSongscriptionSprouts LabsStellicSuraasaTeachFXTenorWriteLabYourEDUZeal Learning
Sources: SEC Form D filings · curated public sources.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Jennifer Carolan?
- Former K–12 history teacher, co-founder of an edtech VC using venture capital to address educational inequality; disciplined investor focused on scalable personalized-learning tools, 7–10 year K–12 timelines, rejecting mercenary founders.
- Where does Jennifer Carolan work?
- Jennifer Carolan is General Partner at NewSchools Seed and Co-Founder & Partner at Reach Capital.
- What does Jennifer Carolan invest in?
- Jennifer Carolan invests in AI & Machine Learning, EdTech, Future of Work, Healthtech, SaaS.
- What check size does Jennifer Carolan write?
- Jennifer Carolan typically writes checks of $50K – $10M.
- What boards does Jennifer Carolan sit on?
- Jennifer Carolan holds tracked board seats at AfterSchool HQ, Eduvue.
- What companies has Jennifer Carolan invested in?
- Investments tracked here include AfterSchool HQ, Backer, BetterLesson, BookNook, Bümo, ClassDojo, CommonTime Pathways, Curiosities AI, Curipod, Derivita, Doowii, EdSurge, and 31 more.
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