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Owl Ventures

North America, California, United States, Menlo Park

Description

Owl Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, exclusively dedicated to the education technology (EdTech) sector. Recognized as the world's largest venture capital firm focused solely on EdTech, Owl Ventures invests across the entire learning spectrum, from early childhood education to professional development. The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning various stages of company growth, including Seed, Series A, B, C, and beyond, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies throughout their lifecycle.

The firm manages a substantial capital base, underscoring its significant influence in the EdTech landscape. In 2022, Owl Ventures announced the closing of its fifth fund, which raised an impressive $1 billion. This brought their total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.2 billion, solidifying their position as a dominant force in the industry. Their typical first check sizes for investments range from approximately $5 million to $50 million, reflecting their capacity to support both emerging and more mature growth-stage companies.

Owl Ventures' mission extends beyond mere capital provision; they aim to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to transform education globally. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of companies addressing critical needs in learning, teaching, and workforce development. By focusing exclusively on EdTech, Owl Ventures provides specialized expertise and a deep network to its portfolio companies, fostering innovation and driving significant advancements in how people learn and acquire skills. Their strategic investments are designed to create lasting impact and reshape the future of education.

Investor Profile

Owl Ventures has backed more than 126 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 69 rounds, about 55% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Germany.
  • Strong thematic focus on Education, EdTech, E-Learning.
  • Led 6 rounds in the past year.
  • Typical check size: $5M – $50M.

Stage Focus

  • Series A (25%)
  • Series B (22%)
  • Seed (21%)
  • Series C (17%)
  • Series D (5%)
  • Series Unknown (2%)
  • Series E (2%)
  • Pre Seed (2%)
  • Convertible Note (1%)
  • Private Equity (1%)

Country Focus

  • United States (69%)
  • India (7%)
  • Germany (7%)
  • Brazil (3%)
  • Colombia (2%)
  • Denmark (2%)
  • China (2%)
  • Nigeria (2%)
  • United Kingdom (1%)
  • Spain (1%)

Industry Focus

  • Education
  • Edtech
  • E-learning
  • Software
  • Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Corporate Training
  • Skill Assessment
  • Health Care
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Owl Ventures frequently co-invest with?

Reach Capital
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Jump Capital
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 4
Rethink Education
North America, New York, United States, White Plains
Co-Investments: 6
New Enterprise Associates
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 8
Educapital
Europe, Ile-de-France, France, Paris
Co-Investments: 5
AI Fund
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 4
Peak XV Partners
Asia, Karnataka, India, Bengaluru
Co-Investments: 5
Alumni Ventures
North America, New Hampshire, United States, Manchester
Co-Investments: 4
GSV Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 10
Goodwater Capital
North America, California, United States, Burlingame
Co-Investments: 5

Which angels does Owl Ventures often collaborate with?

Ritesh Agarwal
Asia, India
Shared Deals: 2
PG
Europe, Mazowieckie, Poland, Warsaw
Shared Deals: 2
David Vélez
South America, Sao Paulo, Brazil, São Paulo
Shared Deals: 2
LD
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 1
BT
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Shared Deals: 2
LF
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Shared Deals: 2
KE
North America, Utah, United States, Park City
Shared Deals: 2
Dan Rosensweig
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 3
DH
Europe, Gullbringusysla, Iceland, Reykjavík
Shared Deals: 3
MS
North America, California, United States, Stanford
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Owl Ventures?

Ubimaster

Baierbrunn, Bayern, Germany

Ubimaster provides personalized employee benefits and additional product services that support parents and students.

E-Learning
Series AApr 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,975,935
Complement 1

Dover, Delaware, United States

Complement 1 is a health technology company dedicated to transforming cancer care through lifestyle medicine.

Health Care
SeedApr 25, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,000,000

Linus platform helps learners study SAT with interactive lessons and bite-sized challenges.

EdTechGamificationGaming
SeedApr 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $5,000,000
Brisk Teaching

Los Altos, California, United States

Brisk Teaching provides AI-powered tools for educators to enhance teaching with digital resources.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechEducation
Series AMar 26, 2025
Amount Raised: $15,000,000
BorderPlus

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

BorderPlus is a talent mobility platform that offers international career opportunities for healthcare professionals.

Pre SeedFeb 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $7,000,000
Starbridge

New York, New York, United States

Starbridge is an AI-powered platform. It is the bridge between business and government.

EducationGovernmentInfrastructure
SeedFeb 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Leap

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Leap is a study abroad platform that guides students and provides resources for international higher education opportunities.

ConsultingEdTechEducationHigher Education
Series EJan 29, 2025
Amount Raised: $65,000,000
Jotit

Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel

Jotit is a cutting-edge educational technology startup that uses handwriting tools to help kids, instructors, and parents stay organized.

ChildrenEdTechEducation
SeedJan 13, 2025
Amount Raised: $10,000,000
Ignite Reading

San Francisco, California, United States

Ignite Reading is a tutoring organization that helps accelerate students' reading progress with education administration programs.

EducationKnowledge ManagementTrainingTutoring
Series BOct 15, 2024
Amount Raised: $36,750,000
Smalt

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Labour supply & productivity in the climate trades

EdTechSaaSSkill AssessmentSoftwareTraining
SeedSep 16, 2024
Amount Raised: $8,903,461