Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | IT (& TMT) • FinTech (& Financials services) |
Investing | France |
Fondation AlphaOmega is an investment fund dedicated to combating school dropout rates through a unique approach known as Venture Philanthropy. They focus on a systemic understanding of the dropout issue, promoting early intervention and support during critical transition periods in a student's educational journey. Their investment thesis revolves around the principle of providing appropriate means to facilitate re-engagement with education and enable successful risk transitions for students. The fund employs a rigorous selection process to partner with various associations that share their vision. These partnerships aim to provide literacy and numeracy skills, mentoring, motivational support, discovery of talents, higher education success, pedagogic advancement, and integration into the working world. Fondation AlphaOmega measures their impact through quantitative and qualitative results, emphasizing scalable and sustainable solutions to educational challenges. They operate on a national scale, believing in the importance of investing in education to address broader social inequalities and foster citizenship. Their team is comprised of administrators, a dedicated media department, and they publish annual impact reports to demonstrate the efficacy of their model. The website outlines their mission, actions, and how individuals or organizations can support their cause through donations or skill-based volunteering. Moreover, the site covers a range of education-related news and studies, reinforcing the importance of extracurricular activities, parental support in education, and innovative teaching methods. Fondation AlphaOmega maintains an active presence in societal debates such as school uniforms, educational reforms, and the role of sports and arts in educational curriculums.