LearnStart LLC: A global venture capital firm specializing in education technology investments.
Location
New York City, NY, US
Founded
2015
LearnStart LLC is a global venture capital firm specializing in education technology investments. The firm focuses on companies developing learning systems, training programs, degree courses, online education platforms, and related software. LearnStart typically invests in seed and early-stage rounds, with notable participation in Series A and Series B rounds as well.
Key portfolio companies include Acadeum, Brave Care, Novakid, and Prenda. The firm is led by Managing & Founding Partner Don Burton, who has a background in education innovation and technology, including strategic advisory roles at McKinsey & Co. LearnStart offers unique value-add services by leveraging Burton's extensive experience in launching, scaling, and exiting companies, providing strategic guidance to its portfolio.
LearnStart - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
