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NewSchools Venture Fund
AddedFeb 16, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
NewSchools Venture Fund

NewSchools Venture Fund

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Oakland-based nonprofit, NewSchools Venture, raises and invests charitable funds to support education entrepreneurs.

Founded
1998
Location
Oakland, CA, US
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NewSchools Venture Fund is a nonprofit venture philanthropy focused on supporting education entrepreneurs and improving the American education system. Based in Oakland, they raise charitable funds and invest in innovative educational initiatives. Their investments typically range from seed to Series A rounds, with a particular emphasis on early-stage funding and grants.

The fund's portfolio includes notable companies such as ClassDojo, Newsela, and Revolution Foods. Led by CEO Frances Messano, NewSchools Venture Fund aims to connect people, resources, and ideas to build a better education system. They offer support beyond capital, working closely with entrepreneurs to drive meaningful change in education and create more equitable opportunities for students.

NewSchools Venture Fund - Similar Organizations

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NewSchools Venture Fund - Quick Facts

What organizations are similar to NewSchools Venture Fund?

Organizations similar to NewSchools Venture Fund include Vela Education Fund and New Profit.

When was NewSchools Venture Fund founded?

NewSchools Venture Fund was founded in 1998.

Where is NewSchools Venture Fund's headquarters located?

NewSchools Venture Fund's headquarters is located in Oakland, CA, US.

How many employees does NewSchools Venture Fund have?

NewSchools Venture Fund has 71 employees as of Feb 10, 2024.

NewSchools Venture Fund - Classification

NAICS
  • 520000Finance and Insurance
  • 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
  • 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
  • 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
SIC
  • 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
  • 6790Miscellaneous Investing
  • 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
ISIC
  • 9499Activities of other membership organizations n.e.c.
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NAICS
  • 813000Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
  • 813300Social Advocacy Organizations
  • 813310Social Advocacy Organizations
  • 813319Social Advocacy Organizations
  • 810000Other Services (except Public Administration)
  • 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
  • 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
SIC
  • 8390Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8300Social Services
  • 6720Investment Offices
  • 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end
  • 8399Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified