Our Impact by the Numbers
Our efforts to find, fund, and support a diverse portfolio of early-stage ventures have proven that centering innovation, an expanded definition of student success, and equity drives excellence. We collect data annually to improve and understand our impact. Here are our highlights from 2015-2022:
Our Reach
590
early-stage ventures
supported by our investments
28M
students
reached by our ventures
82K
students will be served
by 110 open schools at full enrollment
74K+
educators and leaders
supported by our ventures
Our Portfolio Highlights
75%
of portfolio schools are getting at or above average growth in math and reading each year
1 in 5
of the schools in our portfolio
are district schools
64%
of venture leaders funded
identify as people of color
10x
the amount of funding
catalyzed by our ventures
Our Ventures
Learn more about the venture leaders in our portfolio who are reimagining education.
Our Funding Partners
We don’t do this work alone. Our efforts are possible because of the individual and institutional funders who partner with us to make big bets that will reimagine public education. Here’s why they invest in us:
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