New Markets Venture Partners

2003

Founded

47

Investments

United States

Offices

Venture Fund

Investor Type

About

New Markets Venture Partners is a leading impact venture capital firm specializing in early- and growth-stage investments in education and workforce technology companies. With over two decades of experience, the firm focuses on companies that measurably improve education and employment outcomes, particularly for underserved populations. Their investment strategy emphasizes evidence-based solutions that drive systemic change and deliver strong -adjusted returns.

New Markets has a proven track record, having invested in 41 companies that have collectively improved economic mobility for more than 47 million Americans and generated $3.3 billion in value for shareholders. The firm's portfolio includes notable companies such as Credly, Presence, LearnPlatform, Signal Vine, Kickboard, Mursion, StraighterLine, Whiteboard Advisors, Galvanize, and Graduation Alliance. New Markets is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland, and has been recognized for its commitment to double-bottom-line investing, balancing financial returns with social impact.

Portfolio Companies

Credly, Presence, LearnPlatform, Signal Vine, Kickboard, Mursion, StraighterLine, Whiteboard Advisors, Galvanize, Graduation Alliance

Gepgraphic Focus

United States

Key Differentiators

Double-bottom-line investing, Evidence-based solutions, Focus on underserved populations

Thypical Investment Size

Series A and beyond

Total Funds Raised

$160 million

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EdTech

Enterprise

SaaS

FinTech

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI/ML)

HR Tech

Pre-Seed

Seed

Series A

Series B

Series C

Series D

United States