Reach Capital

Reach Capital is a venture capital firm that puts money into education and work-related companies. Its team includes teachers, parents, entrepreneurs and investors, and it says this mix helps it understand the problems founders face.

Products and services

• Venture investment: funding for companies that widen educational and economic opportunity.
• Founder support: advice and partnership from people who have worked in the sector.
• Market research: published commentary on trends in education technology.

Customers and markets

The firm backs education technology founders. Portfolio companies named on its site include Replit, which helps people learn to build software, Outschool, an online class marketplace for children, Desmos, a maths learning tool, and Lovevery, a maker of toys for babies and toddlers.

Key facts

• Focus: Education and future of work
• Portfolio examples: Replit, Outschool, Desmos, Lovevery