NewSchools Venture Fund
is a national nonprofit venture philanthropy working to transform public education
Investing in Education Entrepreneurs
We raise philanthropy from donors and use it to find, fund and support education entrepreneurs who are transforming public education so that all children – especially those in underserved communities – have the opportunity to succeed.
Investment Areas
Our investment strategy is designed to accelerate the pace and quality of education innovation so that more schools prepare our students for academic, career and life success.
Innovative Schools
We invest in diverse teams of educators across the nation who are designing and launching innovative PreK-12 schools. Learn more
Tools & Services
We make grants to promising entrepreneurs developing digital products and services that enable broader adoption of innovative school models. Learn more
Diverse Leaders
We fund organizations working to diversify education leadership to bring more relevant and innovative solutions to the field. Learn more
DC Schools Fund
Over 8 years we invested to increase the quality of charter schools in Washington, DC. Read about the impact
Our Impact Since 1998
Since our founding, we have invested $250 million in over 150 education entrepreneurs. Our investments were instrumental in the creation of over 171,000 seats in 442 charter schools, the preparation of thousands of qualified teachers, and the development of ed tech products that serve over 60 million students and their teachers.
Latest News
Ideas, lessons and updates from our work and that of our entrepreneurs
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