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Steve Kupfer

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Partner at Reach Capital · Board director at Journify Learning, Inc. · Director at Inquired · Board director at Cartwheel

Brooklyn, New York, United States

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About

Author of the post announcing Reach Capital's investment in Journify Learning; drew on early-career experience supporting special education compliance software.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

EdTechHealthtech

Board director at Journify Learning, Inc.

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Journify Learning, Inc.'s investors · 5

Charter School Growth FundDenver · since 2026Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2026Silicon BadiaNew York · $250K checks · since 2025The MBA Fundsince 2026Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M checks · since 2026

Co-founders at Journify Learning, Inc.

SM
Sagar ManchandaExecutive Officer, Director
MS
Mara-Florina SteiuExecutive Officer, Director

Director at Inquired

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Inquired's investors · 2

Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2023Street VenturesBoston · since 2023

Co-founders at Inquired

SEShanti Elangovan
Shanti ElangovanExecutive Officer, Director

Board director at Cartwheel

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Cartwheel's investors · 18

Able PartnersNew York · $500K – $3M checks · since 2023AccelPalo Alto · $1.6M – $70M checks · since 2025Act One VenturesLos Angeles · $1M – $3M checks · since 2022Alumni VenturesManchester · $100K – $10M checksBoxGroupNew York · $250K – $1M checks · since 2023Chingona VenturesChicago · $250K – $2M checks · since 2022Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M checks · since 2025General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2023Human VenturesNew York · $250K – $500K checks · since 2025Khosla VenturesMenlo Park · $5K – $50M checks · since 2025Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2023Moonshots CapitalAustin · $5K – $2.5M checks · since 2022Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2023RunwayNew York City · since 2025TenOneTen VenturesLos Angeles · $500K – $5M checks · since 2022TIRTA VenturesNew York · since 2025WndrCoRedwood City · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Workshop Venture PartnersSan Francisco · $3M checks · since 2025

Co-founders at Cartwheel

JEJoe English
Joe EnglishCo-Founder and CEO

Experience

  1. Reach CapitalPartnercurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
  2. Reach CapitalVenture Partner2022 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
  3. CartwheelBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
  4. Marker LearningBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
  5. CurvePointBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentPittsburgh, PA
  6. Journify LearningBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
  7. inquirEDBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
  8. Swing EducationBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
  9. KickUpBoard Director2019 — 2026Greater Philadelphia Area
  10. EveryDay LabsBoard Director2024 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
  11. SmartPassBoard Director2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
  12. AllovueBoard Director2015 — 2024Baltimore, Maryland Area
  13. The Vistria GroupOperating Partner2014 — 2023Greater Chicago Area
  14. Red House EducationFounder and Managing Partner2013 — 2022Greater New York City Area
  15. Aspiring Superintendents AcademyChief Operating Officer2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
  16. Public Consulting GroupSenior Consultant, Education Practice Area2010 — 2011Miami, FL
  17. Public Consulting GroupConsultant, Education Practice Area2008 — 2010Greater New Orleans Area
  18. Public Consulting GroupSchools Specialist, Education Practice Area2006 — 2008Greater Philadelphia Area and Minneapolis/Saint Paul

Skills & more

Private EquityCapital MarketsDue DiligenceK-12Project ManagementStrategyProgram ManagementRecruitingStrategic PlanningCurriculum DesignPerformance ManagementProject Planning
+8 moreResearchHuman ResourcesNonprofitsManagement ConsultingConsultingData AnalysisChange ManagementRisk Management

From Steve's professional profile.

Deals · 2

Journify Learning, Inc.Board seat

via Reach Capital · filed May 2026 · $3.8M raise

swing educationBoard seat

via Reach Capital · filed Jun 2023 · $39.3M raise

Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.

Other disclosed investments

Board seats

Cartwheel

Investor

CurvePointEllevation, Inc.GoalbookPaperPresence

Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.

Colleagues at Reach Capital

Adam Koopersmith
General Partner at Reach
Adina Safer
Advisor at Reach Capital
Amanda Maestri
Head of Investor Relations at Reach Capital
Arjun Singh
Advisor at Reach Capital
Ben West
Partner, Concept Development at JUXTAPOSE VENTURES
Caoimhe MacRunnels
Principal at Reach Capital
David Landman
Advisor at Reach Capital
Dehong Huang
Assistant Controller at Reach Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Kupfer?
Author of the post announcing Reach Capital's investment in Journify Learning; drew on early-career experience supporting special education compliance software.
Where does Steve Kupfer work?
Steve Kupfer is Partner at Reach Capital and Board director at Journify Learning, Inc. and Board director at Cartwheel.
What does Steve Kupfer invest in?
Steve Kupfer invests in EdTech, Healthtech.
What boards does Steve Kupfer sit on?
Steve Kupfer holds tracked board seats at Cartwheel, Journify Learning, Inc., swing education.
What companies has Steve Kupfer invested in?
Investments tracked here include CurvePoint, Ellevation, Inc., Goalbook, Paper, Presence.
Where did Steve Kupfer go to school?
Steve Kupfer studied at Skidmore College (BS, Political Economy); Clark University (MBA).

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