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Difference Partners

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Investing in companies that improve the lives of those who learn and think differently.

Investor Profile

Difference Partners has backed more than 15 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 0 rounds, about 0% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Seed, Series A, Convertible Note rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada.
  • Strong thematic focus on Health Care, Software, Education.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (53%)
  • Series A (27%)
  • Convertible Note (7%)
  • Series Unknown (7%)
  • Pre Seed (7%)

Country Focus

  • United States (93%)
  • Canada (7%)

Industry Focus

  • Health Care
  • Software
  • Education
  • Edtech
  • Therapeutics
  • Consumer
  • Family
  • Consulting
  • Internet
  • Fitness
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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Difference Partners frequently co-invest with?

CVS Health
CVS Health
North America, Rhode Island, United States, Woonsocket
Co-Investments: 1
Autism Impact Fund
Autism Impact Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 2
Frist Cressey Ventures
Frist Cressey Ventures
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Co-Investments: 1
Night Ventures
Night Ventures
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Co-Investments: 2
Cobalt Ventures
Cobalt Ventures
North America, Missouri, United States, Kansas City
Co-Investments: 1
F-Prime Capital
F-Prime Capital
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Cambridge
Co-Investments: 1
Joyance Partners
Joyance Partners
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Operator Partners
Operator Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Primary Venture Partners
Primary Venture Partners
North America, New York, United States, Manhattan
Co-Investments: 2
Divergent Investments
Divergent Investments
North America, California, United States, San Carlos
Co-Investments: 2

Which angels does Difference Partners often collaborate with?

LF
Lani Fritts
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
MW
Monique Woodard
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
John Ruffolo
John Ruffolo
North America, Ontario, Canada, Toronto
Shared Deals: 1
BT
Bradley Tusk
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
JL
Jewell Loyd
North America, Illinois, United States, Lincolnwood
Shared Deals: 1
AL
Aimée Leifer
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
Danny Green
Danny Green
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1
LM
La Mar C. Taylor
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
MS
Michael Shor
North America, Florida, United States, Miami
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Difference Partners?

Cephable

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Personal, Private, Accessible AI technology platform that extends digital controls to head/face movement, voice, and more.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologyInternet
SeedOct 31, 2024
Amount Raised: $4,600,000
SpectrumAi

Los Angeles, California, United States

SpectrumAi is modernizing and democratizing access to high-quality autism treatment.

FitnessHealth CareTherapeutics
Series AMar 16, 2023
Amount Raised: $20,000,000
Marker Learning

New York, New York, United States

Marker Learning provides a telepsychology platform that makes learning disability assessments and personalized action plans.

ConsultingEdTechEducationHealth Care
Series AFeb 9, 2023
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
AnswersNow

Richmond, Virginia, United States

AnswersNow is an app that revolutionized autism support by utilizing the use of technology.

ConsumerFamilySoftware
Series AFeb 2, 2023
Amount Raised: $11,000,000
Kinspire

Denver, Colorado, United States

Kinspire focuses on supporting the developmental needs of children and their families through pediatric occupational therapy.

ChildrenEducationHealth CareProductivity Tools
SeedJan 20, 2023
Amount Raised: $3,600,000
Daivergent

New York, New York, United States

Daivergent is the first reimbursable job-readiness and care delivery platform for the 70 million adult disability population.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataEdTechEmploymentHuman ResourcesVirtual Workforce
SeedAug 1, 2022
Amount Raised: $3,300,000
IEP&Me

Oakland, California, United States

Create empowered special education students through reimagining the IEP.

EdTechEducationSoftwareSpecial Education
Pre SeedMay 30, 2022
Amount Raised: $775,000
Fable

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Digital accessibility, powered by people with disabilities.

SoftwareUsability Testing
Series AMay 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $10,463,191
AnswersNow

Richmond, Virginia, United States

AnswersNow is an app that revolutionized autism support by utilizing the use of technology.

ConsumerFamilySoftware
Convertible NoteMar 1, 2022
Goally

Denver, Colorado, United States

Goally is a software-driven behavior therapy for children with ADHD or autism.

AppsHealth CareParentingSoftwareTherapeutics
Series UnknownDec 9, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,313,376
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