GSV Ventures Overview
GSV Ventures is a woman-owned, multi-stage venture capital firm focused on the global education technology sector. The firm invests in exceptional entrepreneurs driving digital disruption in education, managing over $400 million in global EdTech investments through its funds and special purpose vehicles. GSV Ventures' portfolio includes companies like Coursera, Course Hero, ClassDojo, Degreed, MasterClass, and Nearpod. The firm is also known for organizing the ASU+GSV Summit, a significant convening of leaders in digital learning.
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GSV Ventures
Investment focus
Product type
- Software
Industries / verticals
- EdTech
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Seed, Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
US$5,000,000 - US$20,000,000
Contact information
Principal
Mujtaba Wani
Vice President
Raymond Kattoula
Vice President
Hannah Karzmer
Investment Associate
Disha Choudhary
Associate Investor
Francis Rosenberg
How to approach funds like GSV Ventures
When approaching GSV Ventures, founders should highlight scalable solutions that demonstrate measurable impact on learning outcomes and clear pathways to global adoption. GSV values teams with deep sector expertise and a strong vision for transforming education through technology. Articulate how your product leverages data, personalization, or community to drive engagement and outcomes, and be prepared to discuss traction with both users and institutional partners. GSV appreciates founders who can show a nuanced understanding of the education ecosystem and regulatory landscape.
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