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Bonsal Capital

Baltimore, Maryland · Invests in US · Website

SeedSeries AB2B SaaSEducationEdTechEnterprise Software

Thesis

Seed-stage funding is critical to a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem. Supporting mission-driven entrepreneurs—particularly underrepresented founders—is paramount. We provide capital plus mentorship, networks, and operational guidance from our education and venture experience.

Likely not a fit for

Consumer social apps, for-profit gaming/gambling, non-education focused B2C consumer plays, founders unwilling to engage with mentorship

How they invest

Lead or follow
Leads or follows
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

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Frank Bonsal

PartnerPartner · Primary contact

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Frank Bonsal III

General PartnerManaging Partner & Founder

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Portfolio

AnthologyEdtech

EdTech Solutions to Empower Institutions & Learners

BetterLessonEdtech

BetterLesson provides K-12 advising and professional development services, offering a range of solutions including workshops, instructional coaching, and self-paced learning for educators.

AllovueEdtech

Allovue provides solutions for resource planning, budgeting, and analytics in education, helping schools and districts manage their finances and improve student outcomes.

StraighterLineEdtech

StraighterLine offers low-cost online courses for college credit, providing flexible learning options for students looking to earn credits and complete their degrees.

Capella UniversityEdtech

Capella University offers a variety of online degree programs across multiple disciplines, including business, health sciences, information technology, nursing, psychology, and social work.

EveryDay LabsEdtech

EveryDay Labs provides an attendance solution that helps schools improve student attendance and outcomes through behavioral science and personalized communication.

UpswingFintech Payments

Upswing is an open finance-as-a-service platform that enables consumer companies to offer differentiated financial products and empowers financial institutions with greater reach through a secure, scalable, and easy-to-integrate API platform.

NeprisEdtech

Nepris, now known as Pathful Connect, is part of the Pathful College & Career Readiness System, providing virtual volunteer opportunities and career exploration sessions for students.

KidzToPros
CourseArcEdtech

CourseArc provides a platform for creating engaging and accessible online learning content, focusing on digital content development and corporate training.

Thinkster MathEdtech

Thinkster Math offers personalized math tutoring powered by patented AI technology and top math tutors, focusing on measurable progress and student confidence.

Quad LearningEdtech

Quad Learning partners with leading colleges and universities to provide international enrollment management services that drive sustainable growth and expand student opportunities.

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Bonsal Capital Research Document Investment Thesis Bonsal Capital is a mission-driven venture capital partnership dedicated to supporting underrepresented founders and emerging managers in education and workforce technology. Founded in 1999 with deep roots in education innovation, the firm believes that seed-stage funding is critical to a thriving entrepreneurship ecosystem. Their thesis centers o

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