New Markets Venture Partners

What is New Markets Venture Partners?

New Markets Venture Partners is a venture capital firm focused on investments that drive superior risk-adjusted returns through a dual focus on financial and social impact, particularly in the areas of education and workforce technology. The firm, situated in Fulton, Maryland, has positioned itself as a thought leader in the venture community with a robust investment thesis that emphasizes innovation and mission-driven entrepreneurship.

They target investments in the sectors of Software, IT, Education, BioTech, Business Solutions, Hardware, Analytics, Impact, DeepTech, and Investment Management. With a minimum investment amount of $100,000 and a maximum of $5,000,000, their sweet spot lies around $1,500,000 for funding rounds from Seed to Series B, including Pre-seed and Series A. New Markets Venture Partners manages assets worth $68,000,000 and its portfolio companies are known for measurably improving education and employment outcomes.

The team, which includes highly experienced investment professionals and a diverse Advisory Board, leverages expertise to bridge the gap from education to employment, seeking out companies that demonstrate product/market fit, scalable growth, impact focus, and efficacy in their solutions.

This approach supports New Markets Venture Partners’ belief that positive social impact can drive market rate returns.

Their success is evident in the numerous testimonials praising their involvement and support at critical growth stages, and their portfolio includes companies with a proven track record of improving lives. New Markets Venture Partners actively contributes to the future of work by investing in skills and alternative pathways in education, preparing the workforce for the evolving nature of work. They engage with companies addressing critical gaps in education and labor markets, aligning with double bottom line investors that seek both economic and social gains.

What they say:

We are an early and growth stage venture capital firm.

What we look for: We invest in education, fintech, and ICT companies.