Sesame Ventures

Sesame Ventures is the investment arm of Sesame Workshop. It helps launch startups whose work matches the workshop's mission of helping children grow smarter, stronger and kinder. It covers education, health and social welfare for children.

Services

• Investment capital: funding for emerging companies.
• Child development expertise: access to Sesame Workshop's know-how in early childhood development, research, kid-centred design and whole-child curriculum built over nearly five decades.
• Fund partnerships: Collab+Sesame, its first fund, runs with Collaborative Fund.
• Reach Capital: it also takes part in the Reach Capital venture fund, which backs data-driven education products.

Customers and markets

Entrepreneurs whose products serve children, with Reach Capital aimed especially at US public school students. Founders can send a short description and pitch materials by email.

Key facts

• Parent: Sesame Workshop
• First fund: Collab+Sesame