Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • IT (& TMT) • Education • Investment Management |
LearnCapital is a venture capital firm dedicated to supporting innovation within the learning space. Their investment focus is on technology platforms, applications, and services that enhance learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Through its funding, LearnCapital aims to empower any Internet-enabled device to serve as an on-demand classroom, thereby facilitating accessible and scalable education across various demographics. The firm is strategically positioned with offices in Silicon Valley and Austin, TX, leveraging these tech hubs to identify and nurture promising startups in Software, IT & TMT, Education, and Investment Management sectors. LearnCapital's portfolio includes a range of disruptive companies such as Andela, Landed, Coursera, Merlyn, Udemy, NewGlobe, and Higher Ground, each contributing uniquely to revolutionizing different aspects of education and employment. These ventures range from establishing elite African training academies and aiding essential professionals in home ownership to providing global access to high-quality online learning and transforming educational outcomes in emerging markets. They hold a conviction that the next societal advancement wave will be pioneered by companies that provide tools and services for individual empowerment. The firm's team comprises experts from finance, technology, social impact, design, operations, and investing, all united by the mission to support entrepreneurs in building and scaling impactful companies. LearnCapital is not just a funding source but also takes pride in being a builder of ventures that ultimately aim to help people thrive through better access to learning and productivity enhancements.