Steve Kupfer
InvestorPartner at Reach Capital · Board director at Journify Learning, Inc. · Board director at Cartwheel · Board director at swing education
Brooklyn, New York, United States
About
Steve Kupfer has worked across education, health, and policy, helping founders and school systems navigate periods of transition. He led software implementations in large urban school districts, including the first digital special education platform in post-Katrina New Orleans, and later recruited and trained school superintendents in areas such as board governance, collective bargaining, and community engagement. Before joining Reach Capital, he was an operating partner on the Knowledge and Learning team at The Vistria Group, a private equity firm focused on health care and learning.
Contact· self-published, not guessed
Invests in
EdTechHealthtech
Board director at Journify Learning, Inc.
Intro paths
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In turn, Steve can intro founders to Journify Learning, Inc.'s investors below.
Journify Learning, Inc.'s investors · 5
Co-founders at Journify Learning, Inc.
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Sagar ManchandaExecutive Officer, Director
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Mara-Florina SteiuExecutive Officer, Director
Board director at Cartwheel
Intro paths
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In turn, Steve can intro founders to Cartwheel's investors below.
Cartwheel's investors · 6
Able PartnersNew York City · $500K – $3M checks · since 2025BoxGroupNew York · $1M checks · since 2023Craft VenturesSan Francisco · $50K – $50M checks · since 2025General CatalystSan Francisco · $30M checks · since 2025Menlo VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $20M checks · since 2025Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2025
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Co-founders at Cartwheel
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Joe EnglishCo-Founder and CEO
Board director at swing education
Intro paths
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In turn, Steve can intro founders to swing education's investors below.
swing education's investors · 8
500 GlobalSan Francisco · $150K checks · since 2016Edovate CapitalDenver · $100K checks · since 2023Imagine K12since 2023Moment Ventures, LlcPalo Alto · since 2023Owl VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M checks · since 2023Reach CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $12M checks · since 2023Runway Growth CapitalMenlo Park · $10M – $150M checks · since 2023Ulu VenturesPalo Alto · $2M checks · since 2023
Co-founders at swing education
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Michael TengExecutive Officer, Director
Experience
- Reach CapitalPartnercurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
- Reach CapitalVenture Partner2022 — 2023San Francisco Bay Area
- CartwheelBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentCambridge, Massachusetts, United States
- Marker LearningBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentNew York, United States
- CurvePointBoard Membercurrent2025 — presentPittsburgh, PA
- Journify LearningBoard Membercurrent2026 — present
- inquirEDBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentChicago, Illinois, United States
- Swing EducationBoard Directorcurrent2023 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
- KickUpBoard Director2019 — 2026Greater Philadelphia Area
- EveryDay LabsBoard Director2024 — 2026San Francisco, California, United States
- SmartPassBoard Director2023 — 2024New York City Metropolitan Area
- AllovueBoard Director2015 — 2024Baltimore, Maryland Area
- The Vistria GroupOperating Partner2014 — 2023Greater Chicago Area
- Red House EducationFounder and Managing Partner2013 — 2022Greater New York City Area
- Aspiring Superintendents AcademyChief Operating Officer2011 — 2014Greater New York City Area
- Public Consulting GroupSenior Consultant, Education Practice Area2010 — 2011Miami, FL
- Public Consulting GroupConsultant, Education Practice Area2008 — 2010Greater New Orleans Area
- 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
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ResearchHuman ResourcesNonprofitsManagement ConsultingConsultingData AnalysisChange ManagementRisk ManagementManagementPublic SpeakingBusiness StrategyEntrepreneurshipFrom 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
Investor
CurvePointEllevationGoalbookPaperPresence
Sources: SEC Form D filings · the firm's website.
Colleagues at Reach Capital
Adina Safer
Advisor at Reach Capital
Amanda Maestri
Head of Investor Relations at Reach Capital
Arjun Singh
Advisor at Reach Capital
Caoimhe MacRunnels
Principal at Reach Capital
Chian Gong
Partner at Reach Capital
David Landman
Advisor at Reach Capital
Dehong Huang
Assistant Controller at Reach Capital
Dr. Hannah Galvin
Advisor at Reach Capital
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Steve Kupfer?
- Steve Kupfer has worked across education, health, and policy, helping founders and school systems navigate periods of transition. He led software implementations in large urban school districts, including the first digital special education platform in post-Katrina New Orleans, and later recruited and trained school superintendents in areas such as board governance, collective bargaining, and community engagement. Before joining Reach Capital, he was an operating partner on the Knowledge and Learning team at The Vistria Group, a private equity firm focused on health care and learning.
- Where does Steve Kupfer work?
- Steve Kupfer is Partner at Reach Capital and Board director at Journify Learning, Inc. and Board director at Cartwheel and Board director at swing education.
- 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, 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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