
Owl Ventures
Description
Owl Ventures is a prominent venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California, exclusively dedicated to the education technology (EdTech) sector. Recognized as the world's largest venture capital firm focused solely on EdTech, Owl Ventures invests across the entire learning spectrum, from early childhood education to professional development. The firm's investment strategy is comprehensive, spanning various stages of company growth, including Seed, Series A, B, C, and beyond, demonstrating a commitment to supporting companies throughout their lifecycle.
The firm manages a substantial capital base, underscoring its significant influence in the EdTech landscape. In 2022, Owl Ventures announced the closing of its fifth fund, which raised an impressive $1 billion. This brought their total assets under management (AUM) to over $2.2 billion, solidifying their position as a dominant force in the industry. Their typical first check sizes for investments range from approximately $5 million to $50 million, reflecting their capacity to support both emerging and more mature growth-stage companies.
Owl Ventures' mission extends beyond mere capital provision; they aim to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are leveraging technology to transform education globally. Their portfolio includes a diverse array of companies addressing critical needs in learning, teaching, and workforce development. By focusing exclusively on EdTech, Owl Ventures provides specialized expertise and a deep network to its portfolio companies, fostering innovation and driving significant advancements in how people learn and acquire skills. Their strategic investments are designed to create lasting impact and reshape the future of education.
Investor Profile
Owl Ventures has backed more than 126 startups, with 11 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 69 rounds, about 55% of its total and boasts 13 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series B, Seed rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, India, Germany.
- Strong thematic focus on Education, EdTech, E-Learning.
- Led 6 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (25%)
- Series B (22%)
- Seed (21%)
- Series C (17%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series Unknown (2%)
- Series E (2%)
- Pre Seed (2%)
- Convertible Note (1%)
- Private Equity (1%)
Country Focus
- United States (69%)
- India (7%)
- Germany (7%)
- Brazil (3%)
- Colombia (2%)
- Denmark (2%)
- China (2%)
- Nigeria (2%)
- United Kingdom (1%)
- Spain (1%)
Industry Focus
- Education
- Edtech
- E-learning
- Software
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Information Technology
- Saas
- Corporate Training
- Skill Assessment
- Health Care
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