Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Education • Businesses Solutions • CleanTech • HealthTech (& Fitness) • Medical Devices (& Hospital Services) • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Mobility • Consumer |
Stages | Series A, Series B, Seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $250,000 - $12,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $8,000,000 |
Assets Under Management | $100,000,000 |
GSV Acceleration is a venture capital firm with an investment philosophy focused on generating a high return on learning and talent. Known for partnering with innovative technology entrepreneurs, they target the transformational $5 trillion sector encompassing learning and employment. Their investment thesis revolves around backing startups that redefine the education landscape and workforce solutions, ranging from pre-kindergarten to gray, thereby covering the entire lifespan of learning and professional development. GSV Acceleration typically engages in Series A, Series B, and seed funding rounds, with a financial commitment that varies from a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $12,000,000, while their investment sweet spot is around $8,000,000. Managing assets worth around $100,000,000, they concentrate on industries like Education, Business Solutions, CleanTech, HealthTech & Fitness, Medical Devices & Hospital Services, Healthcare & Wellness, Mobility, and Consumer. Within their portfolio, they foster companies that exhibit potential for significant growth and impact in their respective domains. GSV Acceleration's approach is deeply rooted in reaping outsized returns from learning innovations that scale. They are instrumental in scaling education innovation and have a notable presence across global events like the ASU+GSV Summit, in parallel with their investment activities. The diverse team of experienced partners and advisors brings a wealth of knowledge from various sectors, fueling their mission to identify and support the next wave of exceptional education and workforce-oriented companies.